[Excaliber]

I'd use the Classic Roadster as the "yard stick" to compare the OTHER kits to, they been around a LONG time, theres a LOT of them out there. They ARE a major player in this game and WILL be here for a long time to come. Thats a fact!

Most of the "questionable" kit built Cobras I have seen have been less about the "kit" and more about the "builder". The end product can vary from Excellent to Awful.

As far as "kit quality" goes I would honestly rate the Classic Roadster among the best. But it really depends on what a guys priorities are. Myself? I just don't care for the "lines" on an FFR for instance, but it's a great kit! I like a "bigger" Cobra, but the West Coast Stallion is TO big (for me). Yet it offers some excellent benefits for those that want that (safety being one).

"Rollers" like SPF I don't consider "kits", so there not in the same league. Same for Kirkhams, it's a whole new ball game there.

Classic Roadster can be done with IRS and a 427 SO is an excellent choice for the car. That "kit" offers numerous benefits that appeal to me, the room/shelf behind the seats by the roll bar area being at the top of my list! The glass body is thicker than most others and I like that (theres a weight penalty, but you can't have it all)!

I really like my Excalibur as well (not a kit or a roller), but it is a "replica" of the Classic Roadster! The BIGGEST problem with C.R.'s has been the owners of the company, NOT the car itself! That is being resolved with Don Scott takeing over the helm!

You want to get "closer" to original specs? Get an ERA, but bring some serious MONEY with you! You want handling? Get a JBL, but they are 96" wheel base, so you gotta like a big Cobra. Into Chevys? Consider a Hunter! B and B looks interesting, but I prefer all Ford (or Viper V-10) stuff in mine.

Ernie