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Originally posted by speedraser
Keith,
Would you take a 'glass SA Shelby over an ERA purely because "it's a Shelby" or because you like the car better? I'm curious because the two cars have very different chassis -- is this a consideration for you?
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Speedraser,
To try and answer your question, the short answer is a qualified "Yes", if the costs are reasonably close. Why - because it is would be a genuine Shelby. I know very well the chassis differences (I'm a Mechanical Engineer), and the original chassis seemed do do quite well over the years, even without the aid of FEA and modern CAD.
Don't get me wrong, ERA is a first class product and I would be happy with one, but it was the original round tube 1960's Cobra that first got my attention and I guess there is a personal intrinsic value in that design - to me.
That said, of course I would be happy with some modern upgrades like Kirkham does and still the Kirkham product is my # 1 choice/desire.
Regards,
Keith