Superformance MKIII vs Shelby CSX.....2016

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by peterpjb

wow, the rear curves are completely different, how can that happen?

Like I said - Contemporary Classic DNA...

[66gtk]

Originally Posted by peterpjb

wow, the rear curves are completely different, how can that happen?

btw... the lower one is a csx?

I purposely didn't label which cars are what - allowing you to investigate the differences first. In person, these differences are about 50x easier to spot. They are obvious when the cars are parked next to each other. It jumps right out at you.

Which cars above do you prefer?

I'll give you a hint. Below is a CSX 4000 car.

[patrickt]

Here's an old side view shot of my car, in roughly the same position, to help you ferret it out. The second red car, which is an older ERA in the late 400's, is a little different than the more recent ones.

[Three Peaks]

I can tell the differences, but they are definitely subtle in most places.

IMHO, the OP can't tell the difference from what it sounds like so it boils down to driving or investment- which is the important factor here? Heck, if you put a FF5, ERA, and just about any other cobra in with those pictures, 90% of the people who looked at them couldn't tell the difference. The regulars on this forum eat and breathe cobras so the miniscule differences are pretty huge to us. Not so much to the barely initiated masses or new converts to the Cobra hobby.

In the end, if you want to attempt to recoup your investment at some future time buy the Kirkham or Shelby. If you want a driver that will serve you well and you can enjoy without guilt, get the one easiest on your wallet. Many times that will be the Factory Five or similar car.

Bob

[66gtk]

OK - this is getting confusing so I'll try and help out. We are also way off topic in a way as this is supposed to be about SPF vs CSX. The red car without side pipes and roll bar is a 2005 Superformance. The other Red car and blue/white car are both ERA. The Blue car with black background is a CSX 4000 car. Patrick's car is also an ERA, but the front fender flares are wider where they meet the rocker compared to the earlier ERAs. I'm not sure why ERA changed this, but they did on the later cars.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by 66gtk

Patrick's car is also an ERA, but the front fender flares are wider where they meet the rocker compared to the earlier ERAs. I'm not sure why ERA changed this, but they did on the later cars.

Bob P. says it's because doing so increases the overall beauty and performance of the cars dramatically.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Bob P. says it's because doing so increases the overall beauty and performance of the cars dramatically.

Which the beauty is unfortunately hidden by the beige color blending in with the dry grass and asphalt road background.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Which the beauty is unfortunately hidden by the beige color blending in with the dry grass and asphalt road background.

Well I looked for a newer picture that would highlight the change in wheel shade, but I don't have one.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Well I looked for a newer picture that would highlight the change in wheel shade, but I don't have one.

I'd look into a local shop that can do a colored body wrap on your ERA. Then take a pic.