Superformance vs Contemporary

[Danr55]

Well, I'm familiar with the car you're interested in. It goes like a bat out of hell. It's a great car. I happen to own a Contemporary. Best thing I can tell you is that you have a really tough decision to make. I wish you the best of luck. Like Bill said, you can't hardly go wrong with any of them. Just look for that special car that "sings" to you. Nothing could be worse than to buy a car and then, in a month or two, see that "special" car and wish you'd waited.

[1985 CCX]

I agree with Bill! (I am bias)

CCX then ERA then SPF
Why:
1) For me the CCX tubular frame and S/C body shape edge out the others. In the day they were ERA's arch rival.
2) ERA has time and engineering advantage as CCX cars are usually older. ERA outboard rear is A-1
3) ERA is a great car, especially the FIA, that frame was the stumbling block for me.
4) From a production stand point SPF outnumbers the others. Ie: More at shows/events.
5) I have driven all three as well as an original and CCX and ERA replicate the original feel more closely.
6) SPF uses new Ford parts and power brakes, yes they are more efective but I was after the feel of the original as I was $1mm short when shopping.
7) SPF come complete so those with time issues......SPF
Let the debate continue........

[Silverback51]

When I first started doing my research back in the mid 90's, I was sold on an ERA kit. However it became more appearent that due to my job, I just would not have the time to build a kit myself.

That is when I started looking at the Superformance cars. I was very impressed by the quality of the Superformance and that is what I have.

If I was to do it over, it would be the same again. ERA if I was going to build it, or Superformance for a complete car.