[Alan Schup]

Alan,

I agree with everyone who replied. You will be happy if you make your choice after doing your homework/research. Many factors to consider, from self-build vs turnkey vs something in-between, quality/craftmanship, options available (street vs competition frame, donor parts vs custom parts, how close to original in details,), price, customer support, location (shipping/trailering price), customer satisfaction,...

I went with LoneStar Classics because I feel that though their Cobra is not an exact replica of the original (battery and rollbar is not in driver cockpit as an example), their product is of very high quality for the price. They are local for me and I know that Steve Newmark has been most straightforward with me and stands behind his product 100%. Lone Star Classics has always made good with me, and I was their pickiest customer.

Take your time and gather all the details that are important to you. Though my car is a dual award winner at Yellow Rose Ford Nationals, other manufacturer's kit cars has taken the trophy in competition with my car at the other car shows. Ask for references of satisfied customers, and check with cobracountry.com for paper businesses that steal money and run.

-Alan