with $40K , what can I get

[mrmustang]

What Dean said above is great advice, especially about an SB100 registered car seeing that your in California. Don't get fooled by those who say their car is eligible for SB100, as all cars are eligible for it come January 2007. Also watch out for cars that had an SB100 number assigned to them and then were sold out of state. Once the car has left California, the SB100 numbers becomes useless and cannot be reused if the car is brought back in to your state. You'll have to start from scratch as you would with any other cobra.........Budget wise, for an SB100 car, your probably a little low if you want a factory built car (SPF or Backdraft) that has already been SB100 certified, as the certificate adds value to anyone in your state (means nothing to anyone outside California though). As for a Factory Five, you can find some really nice, well built cars out there in the $27,500-$35,000 range, some of them are even registered in the state (some under SB100, some that actually meet California emissions)...Again, with these, you need to look at the quality of the build, the parts used, quality of the builder, and the quality of the bodywork and paint....You might want to contact turn key builders such as Gordon Levy in Arizona, as he has a wealth of knowledge and builds a fine car for what your looking to spend. Finally, the car should be able to handle what your planning to do with it, either a nice street cruiser, drag racer, or possibly a road racer.......Make sure your getting the car that best fits your driving needs and style.............

Hope you find this helpful.

Sincerely,

Bill S.

[Cracker]

tc - To bad you weren't looking a couple years ago. ExCalibers car went for a song right in your back yard - Palo Alto I believe. Ex proves that if you wait around long enough you can buy a cobra and still send your kids to college.

If you are in no hurry and patience is one of your virtues - I'd suggest a Superformance hands down. Low 1'000's cars are available from high 30's-mid 40's all the time. The consistency of build and components is hard to beat for the money. Enjoy whatever you end up with. On a another note - a friend of mine is actually looking for a non-turbo, turbo look cab - mid 80's model. Nice car!