Ready to build a cobra. Which kit?

[ROBERT GWALTNEY]

My mistake cobradream Its antique & collectible autos. phone 800.245.1310

[elmariachi]

Here is a cool link on ERA's site that compares body shapes that might be of value to you. To further what others have said, its a buyer's market right now and if you have the money to buy, there are some really good deals on used cars. And I doubt people are lined up at the replica makers' doors so I suspect they would be anxious to make a deal on a new kit or roller as well.
Good luck.

[jacks996]

with the market the way it is you can buy a completed car for less than a kit. I bought a contemporary cobra with a 1965 427 side oiler for 28k last month.

[w-lewis]

Check out Unique. You won't find finer people to deal with before, during and after the sale than the Weavers.

[David Kirkham]

I know a guy who makes really cool ones...

Seriously, it all depends on what you really want and only you can answer that. You generally pay for what you get (not always true, but generally so). There is a HUGE difference between the cars and the manufacturers out there. They all have a place.

Let me know if we can help!

David

[jtart2]

If I had the money, I definitley would have bought a Kirkham.
They are by far the coolest. But since I'm poor, I purchased a FFR...Sorry, David!
Joe

[mdross1]

17 yrs ago I agonized over the very same thing,also with the same focus.The Co I chose offered one of the best,at least as far as stiff frame,great fibergalss work,correct dimensions for the 427 cobra goes.Not to mention the options that were available,so in the end I became a very contented big block powered, road race prepared, kit cobra owner.Customer service turned into a nightmare,eventually the Co went bust.Luckily another much more responsible Co took over.So with that,keep doing your homework and good luck

[vatdevil]

I suggest looking at the used market.

[Morris 32]

I am in the same shoes you are and about 1/2 done building my dream car. I asked a lot of questions and looked at many cars before I decided to buy a Pacific Roadster. The cost, quality of material, easy of building are all outstanding. No cutting, grinding or welding needed, just bolt it together. Vui, the owner and builder of these cars has been building cobras for the past 25 years and has a wealth of knowledge. He builds the frame, body and many of the pieced needed to build a car. He is very flexible and is willing to work with you to stay within your budge.

[Jethrow]

Factory Five all the way.

I think the volume of cars sold by them speaks volume about the quality and value.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Jethrow

Factory Five all the way.

I think the volume of cars sold by them speaks volume about the quality and value.

If that were true, a Pocket Fisherman would be equivalent to a Sage Fly Rod.

Yes, I did just call FFR cars the Pocket Fisherman of the Cobra world....

[IndyCobra]

Originally Posted by patrickt

If that were true, a Pocket Fisherman would be equivalent to a Sage Fly Rod.

Yes, I did just call FFR cars the Pocket Fisherman of the Cobra world....

Classic!

At least you didn't call it the Chia Pet of house plants!

[vector1]

you could always get a good deal on a owner built cobra and plan on rebuilding, best of both worlds.

[patrickt]

Just in case the Pocket Fisherman reference was lost on our friends down under...

[Jethrow]

Classic Vid! Thanks for the back story