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01-23-2005, 09:55 AM
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Whom to buy from?
I'm interested in buying my first cobra. If you were going to buy a new cobra, fully assembled, ready to drive, whom would you buy your car from? Thanks in advance for your help. Great site with many fabulous cars.
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01-23-2005, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: BRADENTON,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KIRKHAM 427 S/C, SHELBY 427 ALUM. STROKER
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Go see Olthoff Racing in Mt Ulla NC. They're a Superformance dealer, and they might be close enough to you to be your mech support!
If your budget won't handle an SPF, I would try BDR as an alternative. Many happy owners of both makes on this forum.
Good Luck with your hunt. Finding it is half the fun!!!
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01-23-2005, 11:11 AM
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What is an SPF and what is a BDR?
Sorry, I'm more than a novice I guess. Thanks for your help.
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01-23-2005, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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The answer to your question depends on how much you can afford to spend. What is your budget for the car???
Bill S.
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01-23-2005, 12:11 PM
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You should get familar with every kit or replica manufacture out there . This will give you some idea of the different kinds . You should by a book like ' the complete guide to cobra replicas on cobra country web site . Then turn to the ERA section , then order one . 
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01-23-2005, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Southern Connecticut,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF - 351W, 944 non-turbo
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Consider a used snake. Most of them are treated like gold. Take a look at www.cobracountry.com . It's winter and prices are down.
Bob
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01-23-2005, 04:03 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR, 351/408 stroker - TKO 600
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I to have just taken the plunge. Doing Research I found a very reputable company in Missouri by the name of B and B manufacturing. Great personal touch. Bryan and Berry are the owners. They have a website full of customers. Can provide you with references. They even built the 2 cars used in teh show cobra. The other manufacturer, of which we selected was backdraft racing (BDR) as known on this forum. Reg and Frank Dodd owners. Great source on info, good website and will work with you on options and pricing. I found that BDR has a nice base package that includes many of the others options. Either company I would have to give an 8 out 10.
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01-23-2005, 06:27 PM
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Thanks a ton.
nm
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01-24-2005, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: rocky river,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 289FIA / SA 351W / a truly glorious machine
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Re: Whom to buy from?
[quote]Originally posted by JBBright
[b]I'm interested in buying my first cobra.
How many do you plan on buying???????
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01-24-2005, 12:28 PM
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My apologies. I should have said that I'm looking to by my initial Cobra. One will probably do me unless I get...bit!
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01-24-2005, 12:35 PM
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Location: Lehigh Valley, PA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Look-a-like cobra POS
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JB,
Lots of things to consider, originality, smallblock/bigblock, waiting time (if purchased new), and of course price per value or cost point.
What are you planning on doing with the car?
Shows........sunny Sunday drives, rally events, etc.
How accurate of a replica do you want?.....need?
Every price range imaginable, and then some. Be carefull!! There are a lot of homebuilt projects disguised as turnkey autos.
Regards,
Bret.
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01-24-2005, 01:18 PM
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Whitby Motorcars in Greensboro 336 389 0904, is a Factory Five Rep. and does a great job of building the Factory Five cars to order. Give them a call if this is what you're in the market for. Local guys too! I don't know if Unique builds complete cars, but if you don't mind going to Alabama, give them a call. Really high quality.
h dog
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01-24-2005, 02:23 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Once again, what is your budget like.....$25,000, $35,000, $235,000, ??????????
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Originally posted by JBBright
My apologies. I should have said that I'm looking to by my initial Cobra. One will probably do me unless I get...bit!
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01-24-2005, 02:30 PM
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Sorry about that. My budget is....
somewhere between $35M-$45M. Just want a powerful car that looks great for 10-20 miles a week of leisure driving. Thanks again for your interest.
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01-24-2005, 02:53 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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In that price range, for a big block powered car, you should be looking at the following (in no particular order):
ERA
Contemporary
Superformance
Plenty of really nice examples of each of those in that price range. You just have to pick which one you want to spend your money on...........
Bill S.
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01-24-2005, 03:10 PM
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Thanks so much. I'm working on it now.
I sincerely appreciate your help.
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01-24-2005, 08:02 PM
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Location: columbus,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 roadster with 351C-4B
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Take your time. You are just begining. Hook up with the local guys.
Rick
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01-25-2005, 05:13 PM
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Location: Glendale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane Motorsports 427
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Has anyone dealt with Hurricane Motorsports, they seem to have a nice kit at a good price. Levy Racing FFive is only 20 miles from home but went there and did not get the answers I needed. Also do like Backdraft. Checked also with Superformance, a little to pricey for me. Still stuck on Hurricane, any pros and cons would be very appreciated.
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