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ajracing 01-10-2014 03:07 PM
looking at a BDR
 
so i found a BDR looks and sounds great, but price wise it's lower then others. How much is the price being affected by the 351 W Ford crate motor? the car is a one owner with 5 k miles. what else should i be concerned with?

emm427 01-10-2014 07:46 PM
Could be the 351. What build number is it, color, options? Who built it? Could just be a good deal.... Good Luck & Enjoy

ajracing 01-11-2014 08:45 AM
have not gotten #, blue/white stripes

tpatodd 01-11-2014 11:44 AM
Some of the earlier BDR's seem to carry a reputation (see many posts and chains on this site) but if it is mechanically sound and road safe get yourself a bargain.

The 351 would certainly hurt the resale in my mind but if it is the car out on Auto Trader Classics it looks like a nice ride!

Make sure you do a carfax on it!

genolan 01-11-2014 11:48 AM
Just to give you an idea on price. I just purchase a BDR with 408 TK500 in really nice shape. Prism red gray stripes. PM me and I'll give you the price I paid.

madmaxx 01-11-2014 12:33 PM
you can always give more money if you feel better about it!!!! No issues at all with 351W. Only problem with early ones 100-200 chassis was slip fit side pipes which were next to impossible to stop from leaking. Later models have flanged connections. Obviously later models have been perfected through generations.

Great cars as I had a an early one and last I heard has 40k miles on it. It was beat senseless as they should be.

AKA EDDY 01-11-2014 01:49 PM
I have a BDR with a 351W / 385 HP, and am very satisfied with the dependability, performance and power. Issues with the early BDR models were corrected on later models and Backdraft is always making improvements. If I ever get another Cobra, it will be BDR with a 351W.

ajracing 01-11-2014 01:59 PM
is a 2004 year biult car an early model? As that's when this car was built.

itstock 01-11-2014 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ajracing (Post 1279947)
is a 2004 year biult car an early model? As that's when this car was built.
It is a very early Backdraft, probably in the 100-200 range.

ajracing 01-11-2014 04:38 PM
Not sure, trying to find that out.

madmaxx 01-11-2014 06:45 PM
I had 123? and would have no issues getting it again. besides the side pipes which i did eventually get to seal with tail pipe expander had no issues. all depends on price. blue with white stripes is a great combination. not much to go wrong with them. if you can get below mid 30's without body damage and excessive wear can't go wrong. need more details.

GLS-BDR226 01-12-2014 08:50 AM
I have 226 built in 2005 by Backdraft FL. We love the car, gets a lot of compliments. I did convert the side pipes to flanges and changed out the mufflers for S Specialties 3" ID. I recently added 15" knocks with Avon tires. Check out the Backdraft Boys website for more info on BDR cobras.

One in good shape as madmaxx said in the mid 30's would be a good deal. I would have no problem getting another BDR.

ajracing 01-12-2014 04:02 PM
Now all i need is to have someone check it out. the last Cobra i had i bought in the same city (Atlanta), wouldn't have the same guy check it out. took me 4 months to solve the over heating problem.

ajracing 01-15-2014 06:50 PM
seller decided to keep car. it was #177

MRGEORGE077 01-15-2014 07:47 PM
Sorry you did not hit the bid, sounded like a nice ride. However their will be another.
Good Luck.

ajracing 01-16-2014 07:55 AM
may have another lead on 2007 ,or may look into new one.

tpatodd 01-16-2014 10:38 AM
Many out on CC and Ebay:

Ebay: backdraft in Cars & Trucks | eBay

CC: 427 Cobra Country--Ford AC Cobra replica manufacturers SUPER-SITE

Trueoo7 01-16-2014 12:59 PM
I know its too late but Barrett Jackson had a few for sale yesterday. And I wouldn't shy away from an earlier build, mine is #38 and aside from some early problems (stupid stuff) that I had to sort out, the car has been no problem since.

ajracing 01-16-2014 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tpatodd (Post 1280909)
Looking into the Black one in Missouri

mrmustang 01-17-2014 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ajracing (Post 1280936)
Looking into the Black one in Missouri
Not to steer you away from your choice, but to give you another alternative, have you seen my car listed in the classified? ;)

Bill S.


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