[REAL 1]

I'm not so sure the difference between a BB ERA and BB SPF will buy you a Featherlight trailer. They are fairly pricey.

I've seen used SPF's in the range of $47K to $55K. The difference in price for the ERA is insignificant considering the total expenditure.

As to the chasis both being square tube. So what? You can't tell they have square tube chasis by looking at the cars unless you look underneath or down in the engine compartment.

Aesthetically both in the finer details and demensions the ERA is spot on except for chasis and suspension which is not immediately visable.

While the SPF appears correct in all its dimensions to the casual observer or John Q Public, for those that have a more "expert" eye they are clearly off dimensionally in several areas. To people who know what they are looking at like us Cobra nuts the ERA is more aesthetically accurate in all its dimensions. No question.

The only downside to the ERA is the wait for a new car. SPF is clearly better for those that don't want to wait.

In the end both are very nice cars and I would happily own either.