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Shelby Cobra Replica Turn Key
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I might be in the market for a weekend car. I was thinking either a Lotus Elise S/Exige or a Shelby Cobra turn key. I still have to check with customs on how much it would cost to plate it here, but let's assume the same. Does anyone know of a good Shelby/AC Cobra turn key replica maker? UK or US makes no difference.
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I want a reputable company as for shellvalley, they sell the kit.. I want the kit built. otherwise i would just go with Factory Five. but I want it turn key. engine in, and everything I found ERA.. but their website looks shady
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thanks for all the help guys
superformance doesn't list any prices or I'm too retarded to find them...
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04-01-2010, 09:45 AM | #9 |
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I think they don't list them because they'd rather present them to you along with a personal explanation of why the prices are justified. They've got to sell you on the prices, so-to-speak. I think they're the only ones that are certified authentic replicas or whatever.
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Superformance and Factory Five are really good companies for sure.
I think most companies have recommended builders if you want a turnkey car rather than build it yourself. Ask them.
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Superformance blows everything away. My dad's owned two Cobras, a Factory Five and a Superformance. The Factory Five did the job, but if you want a real kick ass car, the Superformace is the way to go. But it is much more expensive than other options. You can always get one that's mildly used.
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This attachment should give you an idea, but it doesn't list motor/tranny.
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I have a friend who built the Factory-5 Cobra kit a few years ago. He did everything but the bodywork (the body is pretty raw in the kit). He took the body to a place in Pennsylvania that did turn key cars to have them finish and paint the body. I'll get the info if you want.
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I would really go for the Exige. It really is the polar opposite of the Shelby replica when it comes to poise and balance and wouldn't there always be a thought at the back of your head that this is a replica?
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