What to look for in this Cobra?

[Ahmet Tuncay]

Dear Cobra Gurus:

While I consider myself a dyed in the wool motor head, my collection has consisted mostly of vintage Alfas and Ducatis and I don't know much about Cobra kits.

I have a good friend who has more common sense than me and wants to spend his own money on more useful things - a Cobra as a way to get himself into American muscle.

This particular one is near by and in the right price range:

1966 AC Cobra - Specialty Sales Classics

I understand entirely that the value/desirability of kit Cobras has a lot to do the quality of the build, but are there specific things we should ask about the build? Are there common shortcuts builders take that should be red flags? If you were looking for one, would this be a reasonable candidate to go see/drive (given the budget of course)?

Any advice would be much appreciated and thank you in advance.