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Old 02-11-2009, 09:14 AM
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So many different features for so many different cars, budgets, engine options, originality, body accuracy, suspension, on and on....your question really is too broad to be properly answered. One man's "best" is another mans nightmare. What do you want to spend and what are you looking for? There is much expertise available on this site, give many more details on your budget and desire, what you are looking for in a Cobra and you will get many more informed answers. Also, be aware that many will try to vigorously persuade you that their manufacturer is "best." Don't fall for it, it may be best for them but not for you. Do you have $140K plus to spend? Top of the heap is a Shelby aluminum car. Go for it. $100K plus, start a Kirkham build. Are you ok with a square tube frame? If so, look at ERA and SPF, they're both very good products. Need a round tube frame and IRS for originality? Look at a Shelby glass car, or one of Roger Bolick's carbon fiber masterpieces. Both will probably be in the $65K - $90K range when completed, depending on choice of powertrain. If you want to spend less than that, you'll probably have to drop down into the realm of live axle cars. Can you live with that? If so the most common are Factory Five, B&B, and many others. It's up to you, give us an idea of what you want, and many will try to help. Good luck, the search is half the fun. Welcome aboard.
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