Cobra Kit Cars: cool or just old guy cool?

I like them. If they are done well, they are nice cars. So many of them are done shitty though.

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That's sort of my point. Are they done shitty because the "builder" was in a hurry and got sloppy, or because the "builder" was overwhelmed and unprepared to do it the right way?

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LOTS of con artists in the auto restoration business who say they can, but don't have the ability.

My uncle has actually done one many years ago. I'll text him and see what he says. His looked pretty good though. He has a converted garage though so he does have access to the proper tools.

Ford 302 in an MG Spider

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The people that think a Cobra kit car isn't cool are the ones bragging about dropping a 5.0 in a miata

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Well, as a certified old guy, I think their cool, but just asking about whether, as a kit, it's cool in general. I have helped rebuild several cars. I was going to plan to rebuild a vintage Mustang with my son, but he suggested we do this instead, with the idea to spend about $30-$35 grand, sell it and then build another. So, we're talking about a three, maybe four year commitment of spare time.

I meant to add that if you have any questions get on the Factory Five discussion boards and reach out to someone in your area. They will almost 100% meet up with you to show off their car and answer questions. People who build these are rightfully proud of them. But don’t ask to drive it. They never offer. It must be their Fight Club rule or something.

I know of someone with one in Mandeville that just finished it this summer.

My prior research discovered that it is a lot cheaper to by a completed cars for less than sourcing the parts yourself

Older guy here...
Look nice but IMO just trying to hard...

Take the money and time and invest in modest classic or buy something new that may become a classic...

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My prior research discovered that it is a lot cheaper to by a completed cars for less than sourcing the parts yourself

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That's not really the point, though. The point is to build it yourself. Not drive something someone else built.

A friend of mine built one and it was done very professionally. Pretty cool car, but if you are over 6' you probably wont fit very well in the driver seat.
Not great pic, but the only one I have of it.
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