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mannoduc 07-21-2008 12:19 PM
Looking for Cobra
 
I wanted to know what kind of kit car is the best

computerworks 07-21-2008 12:21 PM
....welcome.

You should give a little more info to get some intelligent help.

What's your budget, your skill level...and what are your plans for the car...as an example

mannoduc 07-21-2008 12:23 PM
I am looking for one for my Dad and he is looking to spend about $50,000 he wants a superformance but how is that compared to other cars

computerworks 07-21-2008 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mannoduc (Post 863082)
how is that compared to other cars
Top notch.
But, not really a "kit"...the car is factory-completed and sold ready for a drive train.

Most SPF's will cost more than your budget to finish out.... the used market, though, puts you right in the price band.

Tony Radford 07-21-2008 02:59 PM
Ron, we started a discussion years ago about a tutorial for folks entering the cult. I know all the information (excellent information) already exists in the forum, but it could be a daunting challenge to draw meaningful conclusions when starting from absolute zero. Though I lack the time and intelligence, I'm sure that out of the thousands of participants, someone is ripe for such a project. Heck, the check box for SB vs BB alone could take years!

Cashburn 07-21-2008 03:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mannoduc (Post 863082)
I am looking for one for my Dad and he is looking to spend about $50,000 he wants a superformance but how is that compared to other cars
Should consider a Backdraft for that price level. Can be had nicely equipped with a Roush engine. Give them a look. :cool:

HI Cobra 07-21-2008 03:17 PM
Check Shelby Cobras under Ebay for a wide assortment of Cobras
and go to Cobra Country to see what is available there. They will get get
you familiarized with what various makes are going for.

Three Peaks 07-21-2008 03:33 PM
Does he want to build or buy? What will the car be used for and what attribute are most important to him? Is originality important, cruising, racing, show car, ease of assembly and factory support, etc.....
Budget is sufficient for many of the kits out there to build a very nice car. Look at Factory Five, Hurricane, Shell Valley, etc...

Pander 07-21-2008 04:32 PM
I have one for sale and it is on cobracountry.com. It is an FFR, pro built with an FE motor that was also pro built. It has all the right stuff and is priced right for what it is. The color is solid British racing green.

thudmaster 07-21-2008 05:08 PM
Simce you are from California you should also consider the Sb100 certificate..........

Pander 07-21-2008 07:07 PM
Oh forgot to mention my FFR is titled as a 1965 Cobra in Florida.

Powershift1038 07-22-2008 12:40 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mannoduc (Post 863082)
I am looking for one for my Dad and he is looking to spend about $50,000 he wants a superformance but how is that compared to other cars
Ask, and yee shall receive... my SuperFormance Cobra...

http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...uct=1432&cat=2

Also.. it's in Calif... and has it's SB100

PANAVIA 07-22-2008 01:31 AM
My pick would be a superformance roadster and put a milder say 5.0L small block (crate motor) and a T5 or a basic 4615 Tremec in it and get this....build and ENJOY the car.

Use a stock pan , save the canton money for later, a stock-ish 1993 mustang GT drivetrain can be had new for 6K add some detail items and dont go crazy on chrome this and aluminum that, satin black steel works just fine. == and you could be together for way under 50.

then you drive the car, learn how to use it with that amount of firepower and then upgrade as $$$$ permits.

The SPF dealers are sitting on inventory and you can get a great deal on a NEW one with NO STORIES.

--Steve

MChat 07-22-2008 07:08 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony Radford (Post 863122)
Ron, we started a discussion years ago about a tutorial for folks entering the cult. I know all the information (excellent information) already exists in the forum, but it could be a daunting challenge to draw meaningful conclusions when starting from absolute zero. Though I lack the time and intelligence, I'm sure that out of the thousands of participants, someone is ripe for such a project. Heck, the check box for SB vs BB alone could take years!
Being new to this myself, I find that searching for information leads to ALOT of commercial sites trying to get you to buy thier specific product and not very many comments, thoughts, problems and solutions written by those who have actually own one of these kits/cars.

What about a wiki? Here's one open source php based wiki (I'm sure there's others too):

http://sourceforge.net/projects/phpwiki/

CobraWiki.com is taken (but nothing is there), but both CobraWiki.net and CobraWiki.org are available.

Bob In Ct 07-22-2008 08:48 AM
Look in www.cobracountry.com .

Bob


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