Cobragar,
G Snake is absolutely correct and Brett Boltes estimate of 1000 hours to build a Unique is way out in left field.
My Unique Deluxe Pallet was delivered painted in Jan 01 and I had it completely assembled and was driving it on 5 Feb 01. I estimate I put less than 200 hours into building it. I've won a bunch of 1st place trophies at car shows, so obviously, it's put together very nicely. I mention the trophies only because I wouldn't want you to assume I just haphazardly threw it together.
As G Snake said, everything fit perfectly, no fabrication or welding was required except to drill a few holes to run the wiring harness (provided in the kit) and install the shifter. No searching for a donor car or searching for which parts to use. Everything is included in the Deluxe Pallet Kit except the body paint, engine, transmission, wheels and tires. The frame even comes powder coated as part of the standard kit. If you have someone else paint the body for you like I did, all that is required of you is to install the engine/transmission, run a few fuel lines,
oil lines, brake lines, wiring harness, trim & glue in the carpet, etc. just like putting together a model airplane kit. It really is an easy kit to put together and has very high quality parts designed to withstand the abuse of racing. In fact, every year Unique sponsored a road race event which is just more evidence in the confidence Unique has in their design to withstand racing punishment and handling performance.
Sorry, I don't know anything about the Backdraft, so I can't compare it for you.