Question for those that have owned Shelby Cobras/replicas

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by NOPANTS68

I share a FF Cobra with my dad. It's a Mark IV we built years ago together and have about 5200 miles on. Our car is an IRS unit using the upgraded 03-04 Cobra diff with custom pin drive axles. This allows for a 315 mm rear tire and a deep wheel. Car rides great and turns stupid quick. Ours runs about 475hp and a Tremec which is a good balance of power/weight for reference. I've never weighed it but it feels like 2500 or so lbs. Yeah it's a fair weather car, but it's one of the collection that gets warmed up on a nice night or a fall cruise. On the right day, I 100% guarantee you it's the perfect car. If people ask me if it's real I just tell them I don't know. I bought the FF car because of the value. I didn't want a show car or a car that's "accurate ". I'm no purist. My research showed me it was the best engineered frame and suspension out there. After seeing several competitive products apart at a local Cobra specialist, I'm glad I bought what I bought. Yes, the Superformance and the ERA are more "accurate" cars, but I'm in mine $42k done and unless you're building a car to admire from a lawn chair who cares. Build time should be 18 months or less including paint jail. If you need references or help let me know.

Good info! And spot on. The FF models were built to "race" or in other words -- have an up to date competitive suspension etc. Whereas the Superperformance brand is much more "replica". HUGE difference in costs --- but like everything --- there are reasons for that usually. One is a "kit car" designed for DYI -- one is built and sold as a car ready for motor and transmission of your choice.

Personally - I've never seen any of them - regardless of quality or fit and finish etc --- that I didn't swivel my head and think --- damn! I need one of those! LOL