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ERA would meet your needs regarding price, body design (original), durability (especially lack of stress cracks), engineering (especially chassis design, which is much more than just a ladder frame), superb handling, an unexpectedly good ride (might as well be comfortable!), overall quality, and the authentic look that helps it to keep its value. ERA's website explains well their entire approach to their engineering and manufacturing choices.

I looked for many years, visiting factories, viewing individual cars (at Run & Gun and others), driving private examples representing different manufacturers (at Run & Gun and others)--I even attended FFR's build school (in 1998, when it was in Pennsylvania). I did my best to keep an open mind. When the time came that I was in a position to make a final decision after weighing all of these factors, ERA came out on top for me.

It may not turn out that way for everyone, or for you, but I've found that it's hard to go wrong with the friendly and professional people in New Britain, CT.