have to ask - was my '98 roadster a FFR?

[RoadRacer]

I bought this in '98, running, from a classic car dealer. Nearly 20 years ago now, I've never known what make it was.. but the recent Mk2 vs Mk3 thread made me wonder if it was an FFR. I have no idea if there even *was* an FFR in 98

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[GoDadGo]

RoadRacer,

This car is not a Factory Five, but likely a Cobra Replica that was produced by Classic Motor Carriages (CMC) which later became Streat Beast.

The door shape is what makes me think it was produced form the CMC molds at the very least.

It very likely uses a rectangular frame with Mustang II suspension components.

Regarding Factory Five Racing, I believe they started operations in 1995.

Steve

[Jeff Kleiner]

It's neither a FFR or Street Beast; the stretched wheelbase, upright windshield, long flat nose with a near vertical radiator opening, roll bar and especially the long doors with the dogleg cut at top pegs it as a Classic Roadster. They were based in North Dakota, went belly up in the early 2000 and were resurrected a few years later but have since folded again.

Jeff

[GoDadGo]

It's neither a FFR or Street Beast; the stretched wheelbase, upright windshield, long flat nose with a near vertical radiator opening, roll bar and especially the long doors with the dogleg cut at top pegs it as a Classic Roadster. They were based in North Dakota, went belly up in the early 2000 and were resurrected a few years later but have since folded again.

Jeff

Went Digging & Now Have No Clue!

With that said: I Stand Corrected!

[NukeMMC]

That is the vehicle to get to make a DOuble Venom ... throw in a Viper V10!

[RoadRacer]

It's neither a FFR or Street Beast; the stretched wheelbase, upright windshield, long flat nose with a near vertical radiator opening, roll bar and especially the long doors with the dogleg cut at top pegs it as a Classic Roadster. They were based in North Dakota, went belly up in the early 2000 and were resurrected a few years later but have since folded again.

Jeff

Interesting, thank you!

[Jeff Kleiner]

That is the vehicle to get to make a DOuble Venom ... throw in a Viper V10!

Indeed, Classic Roadsters are what Ed built his DV cars from!

Jeff