Unique or ERA 427 Cobra build

[MGP69stang]

I'm 6'4" size 13 shoe so I thought going C6 would give me more room in footwell but understand comments against an automatic.
So the top Cobra colors are what ?..
On a Roadster ..Lincoln Mink silver A-1784 , Lincoln charcoal frost A-1786 or Indigo blue and silver stripes on a side pipe roll bar model ?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by MGP69stang

I'm 6'4" size 13 shoe so I thought...

So the top Cobra colors are what ?

That's exactly my height and shoe size... and my ERA was tweaked so it fits me like a glove. I'm even on the ERA web site.

And real men paint their Cobra beige.

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by MGP69stang

On a Roadster ..Lincoln Mink silver A-1784 , Lincoln charcoal frost A-1786 or Indigo blue and silver stripes on a side pipe roll bar model ?

Your car, your money, your personal tastes.

For you to even ask about resale means you are viewing this as an investment, and not a toy. Bad choice for an investment, great choice as a toy.

As for your physical size, ERA is your top choice over the Unique at that point, as they can easily tweak the car to fit your inseam.


Bill S.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

For you to even ask about resale means you are viewing this as an investment, and not a toy. Bad choice for an investment, great choice as a toy.

Mucho correcto.

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

Your car, your money, your personal tastes.

For you to even ask about resale means you are viewing this as an investment, and not a toy. Bad choice for an investment, great choice as a toy.

As for your physical size, ERA is your top choice over the Unique at that point, as they can easily tweak the car to fit your inseam.


Bill S.

Incorrect. Unique can and has fitted drivers up to 7 feet tall. A well known former member here - Bob Evans, if I remember correctly - was famous testimony to that with his Unique FIA. Even my older Unique had been factory modified with a right hand drive conversion, dropped floors and an extended passenger side (now driver side) footbox.
Other than that minor point, I agree with pretty much everything else said about both cars and the transmission choice.

[Rosco]

I have a Unique and only regret was not going with a 5-speed as I went for the period correct top loader and 3.54 gears. I will be putting a 5-speed in I hope shortly so highway travel not a problem!

Best of Luck and enjoy the process as its memorable and fun!

BTW - Both great cars!

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by Buzz

Incorrect. Unique can and has fitted drivers up to 7 feet tall. A well known former member here - Bob Evans, if I remember correctly - was famous testimony to that with his Unique FIA. Even my older Unique had been factory modified with a right hand drive conversion, dropped floors and an extended passenger side (now driver side) footbox.
Other than that minor point, I agree with pretty much everything else said about both cars and the transmission choice.

I don't want to get into a "brand loyalty" fight here, I remember Bob, and I also remember the headaches he had with his "custom fitting". Can it be done, absolutely (depends on the inseam of the OP), but there are some things that cannot be overcome, like the 7'4, potential buyer of a friends 64 Corvette convertible found out in the mid 80's. I witnessed that one, the disappointment in his eyes is still burned into my mind.

Bill S.

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

I don't want to get into a "brand loyalty" fight here, I remember Bob, and I also remember the headaches he had with his "custom fitting". Can it be done, absolutely (depends on the inseam of the OP), but there are some things that cannot be overcome, like the 7'4, potential buyer of a friends 64 Corvette convertible found out in the mid 80's. I witnessed that one, the disappointment in his eyes is still burned into my mind.

Bill S.

Nothing at all to do with brand loyalty. Facts are facts and incorrect information is just what it is. Put your ego aside . Fitting a 7' + giant into any Cobra replica will present challenges and 6'4" will be a piece of cake. What matters to the OP is that both manufacturers being discussed here are capable of tailoring their cars to fit larger drivers. ERA does it too - Patrickt is related to Sasquatch and they made his Cobra fit. Whichever brand the OP chooses should be based on other preferences/considerations. He came here for genuine assistance, not bulls**t.