Unique or ERA 427 Cobra build

[MGP69stang]

Ok then .. the Tremec TKX or Toploader ? Any opinions on color for resale value ?

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by MGP69stang

Ok then .. the Tremec TKX or Toploader ? Any opinions on color for resale value ?

I would go with a Toploader (actually, I did ) but either choice would have much wider resale appeal for the car than an auto box in a Cobra replica.

If you went the Toploader route, give some thought as to which differential ratio you would choose.

Cheers!
Glen

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by MGP69stang

Ok then .. the Tremec TKX or Toploader ? Any opinions on color for resale value ?

I was going to say the Tremec but I found the Roush 427IR was happiest running at higher RPMs so in fact I rarely used 5th and even didn't use 4th in city driving. So I'd say either one

Colors - standard colors are the easiest. I've seen a lot of cars on Bring a Trailer and the first thing I think of is "I'd budget 20K for a repaint" into the price... Even my British Racing Green car had comments like that and when it finally sold and went to Japan I was told it was repainted Guardsman Blue.

[8litercobra]

I've been lucky enough to have had one of each. I loved them both. Have to agree with Mrmustang......no wrong choice between these two. Both are great people to work with as well.

[PDUB]

Interestingly, Unique told me to buy ERA if I didn't buy theirs... I think they both have great respect for each other. I bought Unique's and have never looked back. Either way, you'll be happy. Both are wonderful cars.

The annual Homecoming, which we just had, is a game changer! When you buy Unique, you become part of the family. Wish you could have been in attendance. It was fabulous!

I think the Unique body is more pleasing to look at - my personal preference - but that will be in the eyes of the beholder, as they say.

Do yourself a favor and go to Gadsden for a visit. They have done some custom work for me, and it was reasonably priced. I am getting the details on the car I want to have. Alan Weaver is a great painter, so you can get that done, right in house.