[Dwight]

You need to look at more than just the manufactures base price. You need to look at what you get for the price.

Little things like windshield frames, tail lights, steering wheel, seats, gas caps, pedals, brakes, side vents, etc are all different. Some are cheap and you may decide later (at a price) to change them. Take you time and learn about a Cobra. If your on a budget you need to know what your buy up front.
I build my Cobra 11 years ago. I had a budget of $20,000 and two years later I spend over $35,000 and every winter I spend more.
I have known guys that buy a bargain roller and spend $10,000 more than they planned.

It has been said several times, "what are you looking for? Street cruiser vs. week end racer".
One, you spend money on racing parts, roller bar, brakes, the other on, carpet, wind wings, tilt steering wheel, heater / defroster, etc. Cost a lot of money to convert a street car to a race track car. And a race motor does not drive well on the street.

If you buy a used car you can borrow the money, make payments and drive it. Make small change during the week and major changes during the winter. Most kits would be pay as you go.

There are thousands of well priced Cobras in the used market. I would suggest you look at them. You can learn a lot about Cobras (Cobra parts) as you look at the used Cobras market. Read the ads closely and note what the seller points out as the best reason for buying his car.

Find your local Cobra guys and talk to them. Go for a ride. Learn the differences in a cheap part and the better part. Maybe you can live with either. The reason I mention this is because I have had guys to bring me their Cobras and want me to install wind wings and visors on cheap aluminum frame that have no provision for attaching them.

There are four or five of our Cobra guys who would sell their cars. One would remove his motor trannie and sell the roller. If your interested PM me.

Dwight
Florence, Ala

P.S. mine is not for sale till I can not drive it anymore. Then I may just keep it in the garage and get someone to crank it for me so I can listen to it. If I can I will always own a Cobra.