- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Anybody ever do a Shelby Cobra kit?
Posted on 8/26/24 at 8:43 pm to UPGDude
Posted on 8/26/24 at 8:43 pm to UPGDude
The Superformance roller is built in South Africa and is not a kit.
Referred to as a “manufactured” car.
Finished, assembled and painted less engine, trans, bell housing and clutch and tires.
3 years ago the rollers were $68,000. plus options.
Their chassis number for the MK lll is getting close to 4,000. which is almost 4 times the number of originals built.
Most popular engine is Roush 427 SR
510 HP
With engine, trans, Avon tires to help keep the rear end from swapping ends and paying somebody like Olthoff Racing to complete it, set it up and tweak it and road test it, you will be on the plus side if $120,000.
All new components, no kit, no donor car or parts.
Also, no safety items other than a roll bar, collapsible steering column and lap and shoulder racing belts.
So a dangerous 4 wheel motorcycle so to speak
Like the originals, it weighs roughly 2,450 pounds
Check out Superformance website
Doug Campbell in the Hillbank Florida office is the man to talk to.
Referred to as a “manufactured” car.
Finished, assembled and painted less engine, trans, bell housing and clutch and tires.
3 years ago the rollers were $68,000. plus options.
Their chassis number for the MK lll is getting close to 4,000. which is almost 4 times the number of originals built.
Most popular engine is Roush 427 SR
510 HP
With engine, trans, Avon tires to help keep the rear end from swapping ends and paying somebody like Olthoff Racing to complete it, set it up and tweak it and road test it, you will be on the plus side if $120,000.
All new components, no kit, no donor car or parts.
Also, no safety items other than a roll bar, collapsible steering column and lap and shoulder racing belts.
So a dangerous 4 wheel motorcycle so to speak
Like the originals, it weighs roughly 2,450 pounds
Check out Superformance website
Doug Campbell in the Hillbank Florida office is the man to talk to.
1
Posted on 8/26/24 at 9:05 pm to jbgleason
Good deal.
Had about six years of instability myself.
I get it.
Had about six years of instability myself.
I get it.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 9:11 pm to Ncook
“You can tell it’s not a 300,000 Shelby”
LOL. There were only 31 427 S/C cars sold.
Multiply your 300,000. by 3 and keep going.
Bring me every $300,000. Original S/C you can find. I will buy everyone of those unicorns.
For somebody serious about a Cobra “kit” do yourself a huge favor and take a hard look at the ERA kit built on the east coast.
Considered the absolute best “kit”.
The owner of ERA cast the fiberglass body off of his original 427 S/C he owned years ago.
LOL. There were only 31 427 S/C cars sold.
Multiply your 300,000. by 3 and keep going.
Bring me every $300,000. Original S/C you can find. I will buy everyone of those unicorns.
For somebody serious about a Cobra “kit” do yourself a huge favor and take a hard look at the ERA kit built on the east coast.
Considered the absolute best “kit”.
The owner of ERA cast the fiberglass body off of his original 427 S/C he owned years ago.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 9:28 pm to jlovel7
Buddy of mine in HS had a Karmen Ghia kit car. It had aerodynamics all around and actually looked pretty good.
Kinda similar to this but in dark brown with copper trim, stripes, and a curvy pattern:
It was still a 60’s/70’s era VW drivetrain underneath so his parents were comfortable with it. (Like 60hp and a rather long legged manual transmission).
Kinda similar to this but in dark brown with copper trim, stripes, and a curvy pattern:
It was still a 60’s/70’s era VW drivetrain underneath so his parents were comfortable with it. (Like 60hp and a rather long legged manual transmission).
Posted on 8/26/24 at 9:32 pm to Ncook
quote:
You can tell it’s not a 300,000 Shelby”
LOL. There were only 31 427 S/C cars sold.
Like I said, Ford isn't my wheelhouse. Chevy is. I've never tried to buy a cobra
Posted on 8/26/24 at 9:56 pm to Sidicous
quote:
Kinda similar to this
Please tell me his didn't have that god-awful massive camber.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 10:10 pm to jlovel7
The FFR kit I priced out was just north of $28,000 delivered. Plus another 30,000 to finish. Did not order the car.
Posted on 8/26/24 at 10:31 pm to Obtuse1
quote:
Please tell me his didn't have that god-awful massive camber.
No my generation predates that stuff. His had a little boxier cockpit, the glass all around was flatter. Not flat flat, just not as round and lights were not wrap around (separate rear, left side, right side).
Posted on 8/27/24 at 6:38 am to jlovel7
Meh, Just buy a Boxster S...you and 99% of people will be faster in it, more reliable, easier to drive, and it's a Porsche.
/thread
/thread
Posted on 8/27/24 at 6:39 am to Sidicous
Just wanted to add that I love this thread.
Only thing that would make it better would be pictures of cars being rebuilt.
Only thing that would make it better would be pictures of cars being rebuilt.
Posted on 8/27/24 at 7:11 am to DocYatesVA
quote:
I am building a Factory Five Roadster.
Any pics?
Posted on 8/27/24 at 7:27 am to slacker130
Cruising the Coast
Bay St Louis
Love them
Bay St Louis
Love them 
Posted on 8/27/24 at 7:41 am to STigers
My neighbor's Cobra. Same car? I know he has done CtC before.
[/img]
[/img]This post was edited on 8/27/24 at 7:52 am
Posted on 8/27/24 at 9:21 am to Traveler
I know that guy. I just saw him at the car show/hot air balloon festival in Zachary 2 weeks ago I think. He was there and that's a nice car
Posted on 8/27/24 at 9:27 am to Broke
He is a great guy and very active in community service and car shows. His car is top level of workmanship.
What year is your Camaro?
Another friends Superformance Cobra. Pic is not that great, but only one I have of it.
[/img]
What year is your Camaro?
Another friends Superformance Cobra. Pic is not that great, but only one I have of it.
[/img]This post was edited on 8/27/24 at 9:33 am
Posted on 8/27/24 at 7:29 pm to Traveler
Is the owner of the blue car a Lakeview resident?
Posted on 8/27/24 at 7:32 pm to Ncook
No, other side of the state.
Posted on 8/27/24 at 7:54 pm to Sidicous
I always wanted one of those sand rails built with the VW drivetrain
Posted on 8/27/24 at 8:54 pm to SidewalkTiger
My dad and I built a Fiber Fab 1952 MGTD kit car using a 69 VW Beetle chassis. We built it in 1981. My sister drove it a good bit when she was in college. Then it was parked from about 1987 to 2010. My dad wanted it out of his garage so I took it, got it running again, and still drive it occasionally.
This post was edited on 8/27/24 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 8/28/24 at 11:36 am to weadjust
I have only ever owned mopars but those things are beautiful,
Page 3 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News