COBRA BUILT for under 35k with new parts?

[bwcobra15]

Originally Posted by elmariachi

.... Hurricane uses a composite tank, you want aluminum? $500.

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FYI - the aluminum fuel tank is standard on Hurricanes now.



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[elmariachi]

Originally Posted by bwcobra15

FYI - the aluminum fuel tank is standard on Hurricanes now. .

See? Saving money already!

[jhv48]

Or, you could buy an already completed FFR that cost its owner $45,000 in parts (and two years of his life to painstakenly assemble) for $35,000 and be driving it this weekend!

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by jhv48

Or, you could buy an already completed FFR that cost its owner $45,000 in parts (and two years of his life to painstakenly assemble) for $35,000 and be driving it this weekend!

Good point. $35k is starting to get into some pretty nice used (slightly used in many cases) replicas. Paint/Wheels/Tires are not going to come cheap - you could comparably be shopping for a $40 to 42K car easily.

If planning to save much money by doing the paint and body yourself - be warned that may not work out. I probably have $5000 (maybe more) invested in my paint job which is single stage black PPG urethane - no stripes. That included rigging up a spray booth, buying an air line respirator, good quality paint and body materials, additional tools and materials. You could probably get by cheaper if you can get lacquer in your area but it won't be as durable. But if your going to drive it a lot a show car paint job is probably not worth the expense.

[Ozzir]

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Or just buy this car. This is the deal of the century. If I hadnt just bought a Cobra this car would be in my garage. Had I known this car would be coming up I would have waited. The price is crazy cheap for what you get and with buying a Superformance the resale will be better than a F5 car. If you plan on spending 35G you will almost definitely end up spending more and will be close to 40G anyways. I cant believe this car is still for sale.

[Rodolfo]

OZZIR, you are right, that car looks really good,

But to my bad luck I am starting my research and planing on starting the built or buy a used one, next year, or the following at the latest.

[Ozzir]

I learned long ago to never wait until tomorrow to do what you can today. There are no guarantees in life and certainly no guarantees we will be here in a year or 2 years. Life is short. Have fun while you can and while you have your health. Ive also learned not to live beyond your means and its a tough balance to want something and not be able to get it today. I can only say that if you can find a way to get in to a car sooner and start enjoying it without affecting other areas of your life then you should do it. I dont want to have any regrets in life and Im a car nut. I want to own them all but cant afford too all at once. Good luck with your search and hopefully your dreams of owning a Cobra come true sooner than later.

[Bryan Anderson]

B&B manufacturing, will built you a painted car color of your choice, all tubular front and rear suspension, 9" rear end, adjustable coil over shocks, original style wheels, all interior Installed, everything done all new parts, you add engine trans and drive shaft 25k please go to *B&B Manufacturing - :::: - Feel the Thunder - :::: - Hotrods from Kit to Turn Key - :::: for full details

[Silversmith]

Building a roadster is a blast! But you can have one, already built that cost $40 to 50,000+ for $35,000! If you look carefully at the Cobra for sale sights. Here & other locals as well. Then make your mods as you go & drive NOW! Example, there is a nice dark green w/strips SPF. It has a 351W w/500hp. still listed here @ $42 or 44K & sold for $ 36 or 38K! You couldn't build a quality ride like that for the mid 30's! No way! My advice! Do some careful shopping 1st

[mdross1]

Built my car and went over the set budget just because of wanting the car to look as original as possible.If you build a car you will be your own worst enemy when it comes to how the end result turns out.Good Luck no matter the final cost.

[ROBERT GWALTNEY]

Check out Antiques & Collectibles they have a real nice kit. and Joe plus others on here will help you thru your build.. also they offer several colors available in a gel coat which looks great..and save lots of dough