[decooney]

Welcome solark!

You could possibly start with a few basic parameters that would help to narrow down your choices quickly, if price is not a concern. There are so many different starting requirements. Everyone will give you a different opinion based on what they have driven, owned, or by what they parrot from others. Understanding your requirements is the key. From there, only you can determine what is the best for you. For example:

1. You want a Fiberglass or Alumumin body?

2. You want 99% authentic looking - or- its not that important?

3. Is all out driving and performance more important to you than making the car look like it did in the 60s? i.e. 15" wheels vs. 17" wheels and tires...

4 Build it yourself or buy a turnkey-minus configuration only?

5. Do you want to work with an established company or are you willing to take a chance on one of the 2-years or less type companies popping up out there? Do you like taking risks?

6. Street driving only or track driving or both?

7. Is customer service, parts replacement inventory, and returned phone calls important to you?

The list goes on and on...

I bet the combined people on this board could write a 10" thick book on all the things you could consider about what is best. IMHO, narrow down your definition of what is best for you and you'll start to get some very specific answers from people on this site. Its a wealth of information to be able to tap into if you ask more specific questions with a little more details on your thoughts/vision of what you like.

For example, if we asked you what the best dog is for a pet, you'd probably tell us something completely different than what we like and would recommend. If we said we like short-haired lap dogs that fetch a ball and don't shed... well you get the idea.

Good Luck. The fun begins here on ClubCobra... See Ya!