[Excaliber]

In considering the "specs" for my next car:

IRS cost more than a solid axle, but you can't "see" that.
Engine costs vary WILDLY, but you can't "see" INSIDE the engine.
Coil overs cost more than coil springs, but you can't "see" them.
Vinyl is cheaper than leather, and hard to tell the difference "looking" at it.
Paint prices can get REAL TRICKY, and generally you CAN see the difference, but not always!
Wheels can cost a lot or a little, mostly even "rookies" can see the difference.
Transmission costs vary, but you can't "see" that, not to mention detroit locker vs open diff. NO WAY to "see" that!
Rear disc breaks cost way more than drum brakes. Depending on your "wheels" you may or may not "see" them.
Four lug wheels are cheaper than 5 lug wheels (I CAN see the difference and I WANT 5 lug)! Will the general public "see" the difference? I don't think so!

Inexpensive Cobra? Get GOOD wheels and NICE paint and your mostly "there"! Headers and sidepipes make a HUGE difference in looks, don't scrimp here! Get good "conservative" gauges, not some "wild" new wave stuff! Oh and PLEASE get the gear shift leaning toward the front, THAT is a big one for looking "right".

Ernie