[twobjshelbys]

You can search the other topics for the discussions of the various manufacturers and the merits of all the choices. But the first thing you need to define is your price point. The choices at 30K are a lot fewer than up to 200K. (Quality and quantity.)

You are right in looking for a completed car. If you want to drive it just buy one that is done. If you want an exercise in construction build a kit, but if you're doing that, there are lots cheaper kits than a Cobra that you can bust your knuckles on.