COBRA Vol 16
Contents
REGULARS
BIG ED
De
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brings another unique insight into the world of Cobras and other kit cars.
FRESH AYRE
The wonderful world of the internet, getting nostalgic over Lucas wiring, in praise of the Devaux, a top Speedster and a Candy Apple Finale occupy our man’s thoughts.
KIT CARS GALORE
The weather is bringing kit cars out of the garage and into the
mark
et-place to make way for new build projects. This month sees another brilliant selection of complete used kit cars offered for sale – there’s another selection at the back too.
LET US GUIDE YOU
We’ve reproduced a section from our full-house replica guide to the 100 or so classic replicas which are presently on offer in kit form. Here we bring you those in the alphabet from Er to Jz.
FEATURES
TOM & GERRY
Channel 5’s Fifth Gear's Tom Ford invites Hawk Car’s
Gerry Hawkridge
to the Ace Café. Trevor Legate was there to witness the occasion.
BE PREPARED
The decision to build a replica generates excitement, as it should do but there are a few practical aspects to consider that will make the project flow far more smoothly.
BUDGETING FOR A REPLICA BUILD
An early consideration is how much the project is going to cost. You may not build a top show car but
Nigel Dean
’s check-list covers everything you need to consider.
NOSTALGIA IS A GREAT DEAL BETTER THAN IT USED TO BE
The kit car industry has come a very long way in the last twenty years. Along the way there have been many no-hopers as well as worthy cars that never made it.
LOLA LOVE AFFAIR
Nigel Dean
gets to grips with GD’s awesome Lola T70 replica that bases 60s looks on a bang up to date mechanical mix.
STERLING SERVICE
Hallmark Cars is among the top names in used kit cars.
Ian Hyne
pays them a visit and finds a thriving company with a great deal to commend it.
NO. 59
Hawk Cars is the sole manufacturer of the 289 Cobra and this 289 FIA replica shows the superb authenticity that can be achieved.
IMAGE F27
The Formula 27 that started life as the first of the worthwhile plan-form projects and which later pioneered today’s bike-engined craze, has a new home with Image Sports Cars as
Ian Hyne
reports.
WINNING WOMEN
Jackie Skelton
recounts the tale of the last two rounds of the Formula Woman Championship and blazes a trail for other women to follow.
WORKSHOP
TECH PRODUCTS
Velocity stack accessories from Webcon and steering rack mounts from Rally Design form this issue’s interesting new products.
TECH TIPS
Nigel takes you through every stage of fitting side exit exhausts to a Cobra to ensure you cut the hole in the body in the right place.
MILLERS OILS
Nigel Dean
talks oil; the difference between mineral and synthetic, and how to choose the best for your kit’s engine.
TECH PRODUCTS
Another couple of useful products for kit car builders; a flexible exhaust joint and affordable stainless steel overbraid for engine hoses.
TECH TALK
Nigel gives his tips for successful body alignment of any kit and advises a reader on the significance of a category D write off as a basis for a kit project.
IS THE CARB STILL KING?
Last time Nigel looked at the subject, carbs were still more popular than injection. Two years down the line he revisits the subject to see what’s changed.
HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE EXPLAINED
There’s a lot of twaddle talked about power and torque such that many people have the wrong idea. Tech ed, Nigel explains it in black and white.
TECH TIPS
Ever had a sticking throttle? It’s not pleasant so this month’s tips all relate to the correct installation of throttle cables and linkages.
SHOW TIME
EXETER
SHOW GUIDE
In terms of manufacturer support, it’s the biggest show this year and easily the best. Our official show-guide tells you who’ll be there and where they’ll be located within the exhibition hall. Be there on November 17th and 18th – Doors open at
10am
both days.
