Regular Features

Big Ed’s Intro 3

BigEd, Den Tanner, wishes you all a happy Chris tmas, bemoans a very tough year for kit producers generally, gets all excited about the prospects for next year, shows you CRAP in the making and waxes lyrical about the current issue of Cobra magazine. Nearly forgot to say that he’s relieved to say that he’s finally delivered another instalment of Trevor Legate ’s fine Cobra book.

WIN A TOOL KIT 13

Sealey are giving away a bunch of tools in a free prise draw. Just fill in the coupon and sand it back to enter. Wow – no catches, no questions, no pack-drill!

FRESH AYRE 48

Our man in the US reports in his inimitable fashion. He reports the demise of his motor-home, reports worrying legislative move to prevent people keeping old bangers on their drive (whilst probably thinking of his motor-home) and other such entertaining drivel. On a more serious note he features a M1Stang (not mispelt!) and a Nova from across the pond.

MORE FRESH AYRE 100

More entertaining drivel from across the pond. The increasing incidence of morons, the Outrage takes to the street, US made Seven-style specials, the Jeep problem is fixed and a glimpse of the Cheetah.

Cobra Features

GD 427 Mark4 4

Nigel Dean gets to gr ips with the Gardner Douglas 427 with the Cobra Mk IV body shape. Not as subtle as their regular car but fully up to scratch on all other fronts.

CAV – DWELLER 52

Ian Hyne brings you the latest news on the South African CAV GT40.

REAL COBRAS 150

Trevor Legate tells the story of the 1965 racing season. That’s the season in which the Cobra made its indelible mark on motoring history.

THE LIFE OF A RACING COBRA 172

Trevor Legate pictorially tells the story of the life of a real racing Cobra. Ooch!

INDIVIDUAL COBRA HISTORIES 178

Trevor Legate brings you the stories of 4 real Cobras, supported with glorious colour photo gr aphy.

Workshop Features

INSTALLING ENGINES 16

Installing an engine may seem like a simple nut and bolt job but to do it properly takes a little bit more. Nigel Dean, as ever, comes up with the vital information.

THE DATING GAME 60

Where US engines are concerned, it’s crucial to the SVA test. Nigel Dean shows you how to discover and prove the date of your US imported V8.

DIGITAL SIGNALS PT1 38

With digital dashboards becoming an ever more familiar dashboard fitting in today’s kit cars, Robert Hawkins examines the range and worth of what’s available – concluded in next feature.

DIGITAL SIGNALS PT2 108

Having run through a range of digital dashboards, Robert Hawkins now shows you how to fit one of the most popular units from ETB.

Technical Features

RALLY DESIGN 22

In an advertorial piece, Rally Design tell you about their braking components.

TECH TIPS 66 and 94 and 114

With the underbonnet decoration as important as the exterior paint and the interior trim, Nigel takes you through cosmetically enhancing your engine bay. Although theft of kit car is a rare occurrence, that’s no reason to be complacent. Nigel Dean details six inexpensive ways to protect your car. Fitting gr illes to kit car bodywork so they look good from the inside as well as from the outside. Simple tips make all the difference.

TECH TALK 73 and 97 and 120

Discussing the pros and cons of bike against car engines, building or buying fully built and smacked fingers over references to female kit car drivers. Faulty fuel gauges, exhaust emissions in Spain and kit cars in Australia comprise the problems for Nigel to sort out this month. Trim is another topic as our man comes to the aid of a reader in trouble with his extensive experience of achieving a totally professional look.

TECH PRODUCTS 70 and 91 and 117

This issue Nigel reviews a range of books that make good Chris tmas presents and discovers a source of stainless steel nuts and bolts for American V8 engines. They’re a popular fitting as well as a necessity for track days. Nigel takes you through the selection and fitting of four-point harnesses.

STARTING BLUES 76

Trouble with starting? If so, Nigel Dean can solve your problems with a complete check of your engine set-up and ignition system.

Non-Cobra Features

SILVER BULLET 28

The GKD Evolution is a masterful reworking of the Ginetta G27. It’s good and it’s going to get a whole lot better. Best of all, it’s also a retro fit for existing cars.

MIAMI VICE 84

To celebrate Crockett and Tubbs’ return to the silver screen, here’s a fine copy of the car that outshone the stars. It’s an Arrow Daytona replica with glorious V12 power.

Market Place

If you’re looking to buy a used Cobra; there are a couple of dozen in this issue. Although we’re at the end of the manic selling season, we yet again, bring you the biggest collection of kit cars for sale. There’s around 100 at the back of this issue – that’s tons more than you’ll find anywhere else! Our Market-Place section, at the back of every issue of Cobra, is THE place to buy or sell your Cobra.

Trevor Legate ’s Book

We belatedly bring you the fifth instalment of Trevor’s gr oundbreaking book on Cobras. This time a 48 page section dealing with the 1965 racing season, a racing Cobra and several individual car histories. We’ll be republishing the whole book at some time in 2008.