i would buy one already put together. i have size 9 feet, am 5'8 and weigh 195. i am a wide body. i havent ever actually sat in one, so i guess i dont really know if i would fit.

they can be built with virtually any motor including the rover v8 and rotary mazda engines. most i think have english ford engines. even with 175 hp at 1200 lb they are pretty quick.

if i had my drothers i would want a honda 2000 9000 rpm engine with the six manual.

i will check out the car and driver article.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.