[Badger]

Consider the fact that replica Cobras have been available for years. The variety of different kit builders has had a very positive effect on the quality of roadsters now being produced. Having the opportunity to inspect and compare continually raises the level of acceptance in the "community." It doesn't take long for some one with an inferior or incorrect product to learn why his creation isn't "right". The beauty of this is that those who do know are usuallly willing to help rectify the errors. They know that everyone isn't born with the knowledge of what makes a Cobra "right" and are willing to educate and help. That's one of the best things about the Cobra nation..you have a lot of friends you didn't know you had. The fast buck operators who try and survive in this enviorment don't last long, as shoddy construction is quickly apparent in any gathering of the rightous. Coupes have only been around for a few short years so the ratio is pretty slim. The construction of any coupe is a far more sophisticated project so the cost is higher, but the rewards are greater too. Any time spent in a coupe after owning a roadster is a conciousness raising experience. There's hardly anything more fun than owning a roadster unless you can have a coupe too! Badger