Which Company makes "best" replica?

[ENTDOC]

I agree with that, but the thread has drifted towards them being categorized as such, so I lumped them in. Should be " best cobra available" to avoid confusion.

[Chaplin]

Well, if it is "best cobra available", then it can only be a CSX car since they are the only Real Cobras made. Everything else isn't a Cobra. Do some searches for posts by Real1, and you will see what I mean

[Mattnshilp]

I can't begin to thank you all for the suggestions you have made. I will make every effort to be at the June 7th event in New Hope, although my office and family life (3 young kids) usually ruins any plans for attendance at car events.

From what I have seen and looked into thus far, a real Cobra (ie. Shelby) and the Kirkham products are out of my price range. They look to be $90K+...

It would appear to me that the ERA and Superformance products are around the same price (mid $50-60's) and about the same quality, although I definitely get the feeling that the ERA enjoys a slightly better rep then SPF. I think Unique falls somewhere between the FFR/BackDraft level and the ERA/SPF level.

BackDraft and Factory Five seam to also be in the same category and in the same price-range ($35-50K??? I think)

How am I doing so far?

I guess my next and more specific question would then be:
If supreme accuracy to the original is not a priority, then what is the real difference between an ETA, SPF, FFR and BackDraft? Is it simply build quality or are there cosmetic differences as well?

Could a well trained eye tell the difference between an ETA and an FFR from across the street?

Finally, I have not seen "Classic Roadsters II" on the list anywhere... Are they not worth considering compared to the ones listed above?

I'm in no rush for acquisition as I will be placing an order for a Lotus Elise SC in the coming months. I then need to decide if I want the Caterham or the Cobra next (I am sure you would all suggest the Cobra).

Slowly working on a killer collection, but it will take time. Purchasing all and plan on selling none.Desperately hoping my wife doesn't divorce me along the way!!!

Keep the suggestions coming! This has been awesome for me, and I am sure many others are benefiting from it as well!!!

-Matt

PS. CobraCountry seams to be THE place to find a pre-owned Cobra. Are they any others to consider?

PPS. - Do they make replica 1956-1961 Corvette C-1's? I can't find ANYTHING, which totally shock's me...

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Mattnshilp

Could a well trained eye tell the difference between an ERA and an FFR from across the street?
-Matt

From across the street, across town, even across the country....

[capteddie]

Originally Posted by Mattnshilp

Finally, I have not seen "Classic Roadsters II" on the list anywhere... Are they not worth considering compared to the ones listed above?

CRII is currently no longer in business.

There was someone working on purchasing the assets of CRII, but that has not happened as of the last week or so. There is a good chance CRII is gone for good.

Ed