Ok, Razor, sorry for the delay. It's been a very busy weekend!
Here's my experience with my Classic.
I bought my Cobra last November(1 year ago), and it is my first Cobra. I did the usual research, etc..., and was ready to buy the kit, as I wanted to build it myself. Well, just as I was about to buy the kit from DV, he told me about this car, which was for sale. It was a car he built for a customer in '98. I liked the car a lot, and negotiated a price, and decided to buy a turnkey instead of build my own.
I really like the extra room in the Classic. I'm 6'4", and have a hard time fitting in many other kits. The only other I've sat in that actually had more room was a Superformance, which I fell in love with, but just couldn't afford. As far as the look, with the longer wheel base, it's personal choice. You don't really notice until you park beside a 90" model. The quality of the kit I feel is very good. I've had no problems with mine. It is quite heavy(for a Cobra), partly due to that 460 engine, but Classics are generally heavier than most other kits. (Mine is 2706lbs. w/o driver, but almost perfect balance corner to corner) The frame appears indestructable. Overall, I would have no problem recommending a Classic to anyone. I would say if you want to build your own, want the extra room in the cockpit, like the longer wheel base, it's a good choice.
The only other thing I might add. Probably more important than the kit, is the quality with which it is built. I think FFR is the cheapest kit on the market, and I've seen some of those that were crafted with skill and pride, and are beautiful. And, conversely, I've seen some of the high dollar kits that were absolutely pitiful, due to the builders lack of skills/knowledge/etc..
Hope this provides you some things to consider. Feel free to contact me via email if you have more questions, would like to see my car, etc..
Regards,
Dave
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