[twobjshelbys]

Regarding purchase advice: At a minimum get a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) by someone qualified to evaluate Cobra builds. There are a few here that could do that. I'm not talking about someone nearby that can just go and look at it to verify it is real and isn't a crumpled mass but someone that can truly inspect the car for quality of build and operation (that means driving it!)

Second, I would encourage you to accompany the inspector if at all possible if it is a car that you would buy if the inspector passes it.

It's much better to spend money on a trip than get a car that is a bust.

Again, good luck!