[A Cobra guy]

Dado,
My EM is about the same vintage. I bought the frame in '97 and then the body in '98.
The car is very strong. I would not hesitate to look at a 10 year old EM. Mine has 62,000 miles on it and has had very few problems. The 96" wheel base should give you plenty of room in the cockpit. As to not being the "origional" WB I wouldn't worry about it. EM did an excelent job sorting out a product before they sold it, so I'd be willing to be the car drives great.

As to getting parts that's another issue. If you have good documentation on what suspension you have you can get parts from anyone. Roll bar and soft top would be best to get from EM. Hopefuly Julie will get things settled done and be able to help you out. If not you can always get parts from the many suppliers and have a local fabricator install them.

For example I now have Factory five side pipes on mine, and my side curtains came from a 3rd party vendor.

Good luck with it!

Harvey R.