[snakeeyes]

Welcome, Dennis. There are so many variables that it's hard to suggest where to start with your question. Things like price range, mechanical aptitude, level of patience, etc. all factor in. There is a vast range of kits out there with starting prices in the low five digits to way into the six digits, but it depends not only on your wallet but how closely you want your car to track an original one, whether you plan to build a track-ready weapon or a weekend cruiser, whether you want 1960s-level sparsity or heated seats and a stereo, etc.

Since it looks like you're in Missouri, I would suggest you go to the Mid-America Cobra Club subforum here on Club Cobra and find out when their next gathering will be, then plan to attend. There's nothing like getting to look at a variety of cars in the flesh all at the same time and talking to the owners to help figure out what would work for you. With luck you might score a ride or two.