ERA Owners- Time to Nitpick!

[Rickd]

I had another make cobra before that did have some design and build issues. The ERA is an incredible car - from the engineering detail to the build quality. Everything FITS perfect, finish is incredible, and it has the best chassis in the business. They are fastidious about details. Door latches on the body are mounted on a steel plate bolted to a steel chassis member. You could lift the car by the door latch!! My other cobra had a latch mounted into a fibreglass pad. I've had my ERA for 10 months, have 2500 miles on it, and it is a rock solid, finely engineered, exceptionally well built car (factory turn key). I had my first cobra for 2 years, had a chance to drive an ERA FIA and ordered one. Visited the factory in New Britain before ordering - that was the decision maker. USA built, craftsmanship, a work of art. The ERA custom rear end with outboard brakes is an absolute jewell. The detail in cosmetically duplicating the exterior and interior visual aspects of the original are unsurpassed (engine compartment, cockpit, trunk) body lines. In my opinion it can't be beat. Negatives - if it is one - is a 9 month wait - during which you can modify your build - have your engine built, etc. (if you are doing a turnkey), and you can visit at different stages to see the progress. It was a blast during the build, and it is every day. Enjoy! Rick