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Also keep in mind not all kits are created equal.

In my opinion some older kits are far inferior to newer/current kits available today. You will even find this with the same manufacturer, older cars are inferior to newer ones due to progressive improvements and these improvements are not always small things, sometimes it's an entirely new body, major re-work of the chassis or significant shift in suspension setup.

With 2nd hand cars you also have to take into account the existing engine, suspension & transmission mounts and whether they will suit a currently compliant engine and your preferred suspension setup.

But as Stephen, Matt and a few other guys here can attest to, you can certainly save money buying 2nd hand, but it's not for the feint hearted or ill informed.

Unfortunately I've never been able to take advantage of 2nd hand Cobras as I've always been tempted by the features, design, ease of build, assistance etc that a new kit brings. I was able to buy the GT40 2nd hand, as it was still comparable/close enough to the new product.