Frequently Asked Questions
Each prospective Cobra* Replica buyer has many questions about his/her potential dream car. We have undertaken here to try to effectively anticipate, and answer, some of the most frequently asked questions. We hope you find the reading of these rewarding, and may move on to more detailed questions when you come to visit us.
Q) How long has Unique Motorcars been in business?
A) Our company was founded in Phoenix, AZ in 1977, and began building Cobras* Replicas in late 1977 (see "About Us").
Q) How do your cars differ from your competitors?
A) When you compare cars, like in all things, you
first must be sure you are comparing "apples to apples".
Be
sure you compare only those few other makes that may actually be
comparable. With our hand laid fiberglass body, fully independent
suspension, quality of accessory items, fit & finish, and our
excellent reputation, it tends to narrow the competition considerably.
We build quality, not quantity. Our replicas are built with the highest
quality components available.. This gives our customers the most
dependable Cobra* Replicas on the market today. After years of use, our
cars hold some of the highest resale values in the industry.
Q) What type of suspension do you use and how strong is it?
A) We use a Jaguar independent rear suspension. It is a Salisbury unit with Dana 44 gears. It is a very strong suspension with excellent handling characteristics, and a surprisingly smooth ride.
The front suspension is our own design, using tubular "A" arms, Carrera adjustable coilover springs/shocks, and Wilwood disk brakes. It utilizes Mustang spindles, anti-sway bar, and original style rack & pinion steering assembly. Remember, the way your car rides and handles is a big part of the resale value!
Q) Is your frame round or square tube, and which do you believe is stronger?
A) Our frame is made with rectangular tubing. The main rails 2"x4"/.120 wall thickness. This makes a very strong frame, with virtually NO chassis flexing encountered. This is definitely stronger than round tube.
Main frame rails are 2"x4" rectangular tube. Outer rails (body support) are 2"x2" rectangular tube w/bracing. Additional framing is added under the body across the front of the cowling. Door posts and door hinges (steel beams in-between) fasten to this sub-frame component for a very rigid, safe, chassis. Our cars are built to last for a very long time, and give you the maximum driving experience with your dream car, Cobra* Replica.
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* Cobra is a trademark of FORD MOTOR COMPANY. UNIQUE MOTORCARS' products have no connection with Ford.
