I owned a Contemporary Cobra for 20 years that I recently sold to get into a 930. I was looking for a fun summer car with more driveability / versatility than the Cobra. I wish I could afford both, as they are both thrilling to drive. The Cobra is really a beast of a car that all generations recognize and admire....but so is the 930. Choices....
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www.clubcobra.com; there is a wealth of information available in their chat rooms, and a great network of people that will help you out.
You will find advocates and critics for every replicar manufacturer. If resale is any consideration whatsoever I would recommend that you stick to a Ford driveline, standard transmission, and big block (390, 428, 427 but not 460). EM made a relatively nice car, but the background of the person who assembled it will reflect on how it turns out. Some do a great job with a lesser quality kit, and…….
When I shopped for mine I visited a number of manufacturers, including EM, and attended multiple trade shows. I still believe that Contemporary was one of the nicest reproductions (FactoryFive bought their tooling and molds). Nicest Cobra replicars are Kirkham Motorsports, Shelby American (naturally), SuperPerformance, and ERA, who all deliver exceptional customer support. Best value for the buck in my opinion is FactorFive.
Good luck