[klayfish]

Badhabit,
Don't limit yourself to kit producers which are located in the NW only. There are great manufactuers all over. Shipping charges aren't really that bad, especially considering the overall cost of the car.

Most Cobras will accomodate people that size. You can have the seats put onto seat tracks if you want. My car has a seat track for the drivers' seat. Of course, I'm only 5' 9", but there is plenty of room to slide my seat back. At your height, I don't think any car will have limo like room, but you won't feel like a circus clown packed into a VW bug. If you really want the extended room, there are a few manufacturers who make an extended wheelbase car. And for cryin' out loud, most of their names escape me right now. I'm sure someone else will fill in my void there.

As for being a driver, that is completely up to you. It depends on the quality of the parts put in them. If good parts go in, you should have no troubles at all. For the hp range you're talking about, a strong 302 or 351W will more than do the trick. They can easily make that kind of power without being pushed to their limits, so they'll be very streetable and reliable.

Good luck in your search.

Steve