[bobcowan]

767 is exactly right. Although a beginner will think of a Cobra Kit as their dream car. What you don't (yet) realize is that about the only thing each kit has in common is the general shape. After that, it's like comparing one sedan to another. Although a Crown Vic is the same general idea as a Rolls, they're completly differant cars.

Try to narrow down your search with a few simple questions:

1. How much do you want to build? Every nut and rivit? Turn key? Roller?

2. How important is an exact reproduction of the original? Do you want a SC? FIA? Slabside?

3. What is the intended purpose? Wheel to wheel racing? Drag racing? Street cruisng?

4. And last but certainly not least, what is your budget? The Kirkham is a great car. But you'll never get one finished with a $25K budget.

When I was shopping for my car, I went the Kit Car Nationals in Carlisle, PA. Great show. Gave me the oppurtunity to put my hands on every car, and talk with every rep. Quickly pared my choices from 5 down to 1.

Try and find a national event where you'll see a lot of cars from a lot of companies. The London CObra Show is coming up soon. That would make a great road trip. You won't have any trouble talking to owners. You probably won't get them to shut up!