Cobra Kit Question

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by JimC

Hello All,

3) can anyone give me hints or pointers that would help my identify a good kit or the kits that are most authentic.
Thanks,

Jim

At the risk of getting flamed by someone who's car I omit - in the area of true kits you can assemble, ERA, Unique and Hurricane have a reputation for being pretty authentic to originals in appearance - not necessarily in the frame and suspension area. The new FFR body has improved in the area of original appearance greatly. I'm prejudice, but I think ERA is the most authentic in the interior area and probably has one of the best bodies, but with some attention to detail in the interior and underhood, the Hurricane, Unique and FFR can get real close now. There are many other good bodies, very close to originals, but most take some liberties in the interior equipement, dash, seating, pedals, underhood, etc. It depends how close to authentic "appearance" you really want to get - both inside and out.

In terms of rollers then you get into the Superperformance which I understand takes a few liberties in the body configuration but certainly looks very good and has a good reputation for craftsmanship. And Kirkham at the top of the list for being virtually a perfect clone of the original. The ERA and Unique can also be purchased as rollers.

Getting close in authentic detail takes more money the closer you try to get.

My 2 cents.

Oh - I forgot to add, I'm not an expert.