How do they rank?

[Marc Wulf]

I want to thank everyone for there advise and I mean "All" the advise.I guess I have until Spring to get educated with hopes that the thrill won't wear off.I really don't think it will.see I've owned some kind of muscle car all my life always having to settle,because what I've always really wanted was a Cobra! But couldn't afford it and probably can't now.So now I need to be more specific.What I'm looking for is a weekend driver used for around 25-30k well built non donor.I know I'm not going to get a rip snorting 427 for that amount of money,but something with maybe 375-400 hp.My thrill comes from acceleration 0-60.I hope this helps. I thank you all once again.
Marc

[REAL 1]

I'm no expert on FFR's but I think they made a non donor FFR replica that did not utilze Mustang II suspension. I would choose FFR in your price range based on my viewing of the market. Midstates is another choice but I think they may be more and I think they use donor susupension. As to the FFRs:

They are a proven product.
Reputable company and support.
Very popular and affordable resale.

Good luck.

Cheers.

[ACBill]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

I'm no expert on FFR's but I think they made a non donor FFR replica that did not utilze Mustang II suspension.

None of the FFR's, donor built or non-donor, ever used the "Mustang II" suspension components.. A donor build, would incorporate the use of some 87- up Mustang 5.0 suspension parts, in conjunction with FFR supplied tubular front upper control arms, ball joints, and custom rear spring perches, etc..

With a non donor build, they sky's the limit as to what you use. Your $$ control that aspect..

[YerDugliness]

Originally Posted by Marc Wulf

So now I need to be more specific.What I'm looking for is a weekend driver used for around 25-30k well built non donor.I know I'm not going to get a rip snorting 427 for that amount of money,but something with maybe 375-400 hp.My thrill comes from acceleration 0-60.I hope this helps. I thank you all once again.
Marc

Marc, they are out there....here's a photo of mine, I bought it already constructed for $18.2K, drove it home and got 25 mpg on the highway with it, and it is my daily driver in clear weather. I did not want a garage queen, a trailer queen, I wanted to enjoy my investment on a daily basis and I do. It is incredibly fast from 0-60...everyone who rides in it is amazed at how it hooks up and just goes, no tire smoke, no drama, just incredible acceleration.

Keep looking....I have put less than $500 into mine since I bought it and $200 of that was to replace a front tire that blew out. I will soon invest another $1000 for an interior upgrade....but, then, that's the way these things are, always something to do, never completed. What is important is just as you described above, get one with a well-built chassis, make sure you have a safe vehicle, then put whatever money you want into it to make it into your dream....oh, yeah, and then drive it like you stole it!

The pics:

It won club choice trophy at the Sam Houston Auto Club annual car show:






On the street....at last year's "Cool Autumn Nights" car show in Beaumont, TX....not "displayed", but it did get more than its fair share of attention, anyway:


They are out there....and, I must admit, it seems there are more and more of them, and the prices are getting lower, too....I almost wish I had waited, as I really wanted a 289 model rather than my 427 model, but my opportunity occured and I was ready to jump in with both feet. No regrets!!!

Good luck in your search....get ready to "kiss a few frogs" before you find your "prince(ss)", but with enough effort you'll get exactly what you have described!

Cheers!

Dugly