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Originally Posted by Wizzy
Hello Everyone! I'm good friends with Dennis the OP and we are researching this endeavor together. Between the two of us I will probably be the first to jump in head first. To answer a few of your questions:
I am looking for a safe good looking cruiser on a budget. I'm not looking for a period correct rendition, track car or even a monster power plant.
I'm reading a lot of responses that a built car is the smart option. Digging through Facebook marketplace and Craigslist I have stumbled across turn key builds ranging from $20k-$100K+. What are some warning signs to steer clear of in an older turn key build? I will also add that Im 6'1". I used to own an MGB and loved the car (sit low in the seat with plenty of leg room). How does a standard wheel base cobra compare?
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My advice after personal experience is that you SHALL sit in every car you are interested in. Don't do long distance stuff and if you do, visit that car before signing over the money. The reason is that the seating is different in every manufacturer, and even varies within manufacturer generations. So if you "try on" a Backdraft, you may find the steering wheel on a Superformance planted firmly in your lap. You do not get in a Cobra you put it on, wear it. Don't make the mistake of buying a size too small.