Which Company makes "best" replica?

JWheaton · #1 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 10:51 PM

Matt,

If you go to the "Forums" you will find a list of most of the manufacturers. This is a good place to start in reviewing threads.

The range of prices will also help you decide which way to go. You will need to figure out your budget and target a car in that range. If you are on an unlimited budget go get yourself a Shelby or a Kirkham.

The next driver of decision will be do you want a turnkey or do you want the build experience.

I see that you live in NJ. On June 7th there is a Cobra Pizzaque in Washington Crossing State Park in PA. (New Hope area) Just across the river from NJ. There will be close to 50 cobras present. Why don't you plan on going and ask the owners lots of questions. A good number of different manufacturers products are present. Even a couple of completely home built cars. (There is a thread with more specifics)

Good luck in your research. Once you narrow your choices I would recommend visiting the manfacturers in person. There are a few companies in the Northeast you could probably easily visit with a day trip.

Good luck.

Don DePontee · #2 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 11:40 PM

Kirkham, as pure as it gets.
Don

WarrenG · #3 (**permalink**) 05-30-2008, 12:35 AM

The annual SAAC meet is in August in NJ and there should be lots of cobras there also.

RICK LAKE · #4 (**permalink**) 05-30-2008, 06:08 AM

Mattnshilp Matt you miss the big east coast show at Carlisle on the 18. All the cobra manufactures are there show there cars. Where are you in NJ? Come to the Cobra show at Washington crossing on the 7th. Nice bunch of cars there to look at and ask questions. The best thing for you is to make a list. How much money you want to spend, to build or buy a built car, what you are looking to do with the car. Do you want it this year to drive or will wait? I'm not going to say which car is the best, this has been done before and turns into a dog and cat fight. If you want to talk about this you can private e-mail with a number and time to reach you at. I'm in NJ. Come to the show on the 7th Rick Lake There are some nice cars for sale due to the economy right now.

Silverback51 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-30-2008, 06:22 AM

When I started looking back in 1998, after reviewing all I could find at that time, I narrowed it down to two. The ERA and Superformance. Does not mean that there are not some other fine cars/kits out there. Just for me and what I wanted, those two fit the requirements.

I ended up with a Superformance due to the fact I do not have the time to build my own car. Wanted to, but just not possible.

And I have been very happy with the car to date.

froggyman · #6 (**permalink**) 05-30-2008, 06:52 AM

Matt,

You may want to purchase the "Bitten By The Snake" DVD at Cobra Country. A few years old but it has a lot of very timely information about the process of selecting which Cobra to Buy.

It is very well done and produced.

Juan

Go to:
http://www.cobracountry.com

DTurnbull · #7 (**permalink**) 05-30-2008, 06:57 AM

I think the first question to ask is: How much do you want to spend? If you want an actual "turn-key" car, then you'll need to find a car that someone has finished. In general: If money is no object, buy a Kirkham or Shelby continuation. If money is an object, buy a Factory Five.