Founded in 1995 factory five racing wasnt the first cobra replica manufacturer but it is the largest. The 2 companies that you have asked about are very good companiesshell valley has been around for ever and ffrs are literally all over the placei was in the same situation as you a few months agoif you have not done so yet you should take the time to check out bb manufacturingi went with bb after speaking with the fellows they have great.
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Shell valley vs factory five. I believe they also offer a completed roller option. I saw one that looked like it was put together by a 5th grader. My only falt with factory five is the body. Factory five kit cars vs a lamborghini gallardo. Shell valley sells a quality kit. We feel honored and fortunate to have had the opportunity to continue the legacy of producing the beautiful and nostalgic cobra replica kit car along with our 29 a roadster daytona coupe series ii cheetah jag and our line of jeep fiberglass bodies.
63 300 im going out with a friend next month to pick up his sv daytona coupe. Another friend is on his 5th sv build. For 9k i think this is a steal. Finally started my build the beginning july. I have a number of friends with cobras era factory five unique and a couple i cant remember if i remember right you can not get a rolling chassis for any of these the ff being the cheapest and you need a 50 donor for parts close to 9k. Ive seen some very bad ff cars.
Shell valley cobra deliveryavi duration. Thegomangoman rob 11133 views. Hot rod unlimited episode 27 duration. I have owned a shell valley cobra since 2004 and one of the decision points for me was the shape of the body. I hear their daytona coupes are among the best. He builds and sells them.
Shell valley is celebrating over 45 years of sales and service. I tried out an sv when i bought my ffr roadster and would have bought it except i didnt fit. 11 09 2015 0950 am 2. Ffr also creates the type 65 daytona coupe kit the gtm supercar that utilizes corvette drivetrain and suspension components the 33 hot rod. For sale shell valley rectangular led tail lights. 414 review1965 superformance ac mkiii cobra427 roushsigned by carroll shelby10th anniversary.
The quality is equal to the talent of the person putting it together. They are very very helpfull and seem to have a better grasp of there product than some of the guys at factory five. View profile view forum posts private message. Another local guy has built one. To date the company has manufactured and sold well over 7000 cobra replicas. Factory five racing mkiii super snake replica.
You didnt mention backdraft. Cannonball cobra drop trunk box horn button and other machined do dads. There are a couple of forums that you can check out. This shell valley 1967 cobra replica has a heritage zl1big block. That being said factory five produces a much better package.