Which Company makes "best" replica?

bdeutsch · #1 (**permalink**) 05-30-2008, 11:39 AM

having said this and recognizing that budget drives the ultimate decision...

Shelby
Kirkham
ERA

Bob

aspenbubba · #2 (**permalink**) 05-30-2008, 11:57 AM

I have seen only a few of the many brands out there mentioned. I agree with the concensus of the top brands but I do not consider Factory Five to be the most bang for the buck. It is essentially a kit car that needs a donor. The quality is dependent on who builds it.

Superformance is a turnkey minus of good quality and in the same category is Backdraftracing which is priced approx 8-10 grand less. It doesn't include a top or side curtains (but who drives these in the rain anyhow?).If you are tall (over 6'2" ) then the BDR would certainally be a car that you should consider with its' 92" wheel base.

I think that a good question to ask current owners is "if you had to do it all over again, which car would you choose?"

franklin · #3 (**permalink**) 05-30-2008, 12:02 PM

Kirkham
Kirkham
Kirkham

I've also built a non donor very nice Factory Five. Kirkhams do cost more, but when you truely compare piece to piece they are hands down the best quality for your buck!
JMHO

Rosco · #4 (**permalink**) 05-30-2008, 12:05 PM

I would also look at Unique as the Weavers are great to deal with....

Real Happy with my Unique 427 and received many compliments on the looks...

Just my $.02....

Chaplin · #5 (**permalink**) 05-30-2008, 01:42 PM

CSX 4000 isn't a replica it's a real Shelby.

jperickson2001 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-30-2008, 02:18 PM

"I do not consider Factory Five to be the most bang for the buck. It is essentially a kit car that needs a donor. The quality is dependent on who builds it."-Aspenbubba

Check again, Factory Five Raceing has "Donorless Kits" now. For those of you that view the word "donor" as a dirty word this is now a non-issue. If you are reasonably competent with a wrench and a screwdriver and can follow instructions you can assemble a quality car. If you are not up to the challenge get a ready made car. Both can be fun. -John

RedBarchetta · #7 (**permalink**) 05-30-2008, 02:29 PM

I used two primary criteria when I decided to take the plunge:

1. Could I fit in it reasonably comfortable (I'm 6'3")?
2. Buy the most Cobra that I could afford.

Superformance ended up being the best match to both of those, and I ended up buying pre-owned. An outstanding market for that today...

-Dean