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Thanks Tim and others for the great advice/ comments. Mr. Bill I got your PM, thanks too. Tim your right on the money for the rarity of ERA FIA's! We are kinda in a group all our own. I know of more ERA FIA's that are still a part than are together too. I went to a car show twice with this car and none of the Cobra guys there had ever even seen a FIA in person before. Some said, what is this?? It's pretty neat to have a car that most other Cobra guy's regard as rare. The price is a problem because there still is a huge swing with the FIA cars. Just like the 427 crowds, there are some that say "that's it I'm done" and "fire sale" the cars for cheap. Then there's the as some would say fishing for that sucker out there and the cars are no where near that price in reality. I've had several inquiries over the past year but no actual lookers. I couldn't imagine being able to buy a "new" one from ERA for anything under $54K (correct me if I'm wrong) so what should a "almost new" build be priced at? I still think $45K or so isn't a bad price for a build with 900 miles on it. I really don't like trades but it might be worth it in these days? We shall see.
I really enjoyed the build! It took me a long time but hey that was OK and it was what it took to do it right. I have a 66 Mustang 2+2 to restore and a 67 Shelby GT500 to finish for a friend. I've gotten bitten by the FE snake and have collected some pretty neat Tunnel Port stuff for the 67 too. I just see the FIA sitting there and I can't fit the other 3 family members in that ole girl. Then it's the arguing with my boy's over who rode in the Cobra last!!!
I still think (though others argue) that having a Cobra registered as a 1965 Cobra Conv. is pretty important these days. Unfortunately, if I sell I'm out and won't be able to do another "kit" unless Ga. changes the titling/ emission issues. I pretty sure my car can be transferred to just about any state with out the headaches and problems most are encountering!! I bought my car registered this way and it transferred over to me this way with NO problems!
Tim, you and Jeffy have some really neat builds going on up there at ERA. Jeffs car looks almost identical too mine in everyday, well almost. I really admire your patience and diligence when dealing with ERA. They do build a great car and Doug and Bob have been tremendous help with mine over the years. The time spent here on CC is amazing too. I wish I had taken more pics and had the time to cover it all in a thread but I'm not that computer savy!! Best of luck with the build. I look forward to seeing more pics! Regards, Matt
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