REGULARS
HYNESIGHT
The editor recommends the Circuit des Remparts at
Angouleme
as a great summer weekend break and extols the virtues of the forthcoming Cobra and GT40 guide.
NEWS
A round-up of all the latest news, developments and general goings on from the kit car manufacturers and specialist suppliers. Big news this month is that Kit Car magazine is to run a kit car show at
Stafford
next year.
FRESH AYRE
Our man finds a Hayabusa V8, a spherical VW Combi van, sets the record straight on Lucas parts, and updates us on the Police Interceptor-based Copbra. As well as his usual
Americana
; he brings a slice of Italiana too!
YOUR SAY
Your opportunity to raise topics for debate; ask questions; or get something off your chest. Feel free to write or e-mail.
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.
KIT CAR CLASSIFIEDS
The onset of Winter is making our Market-Place less busy, but it still contains the biggest selection of genuine used kit cars to be found in print today.
FEATURES
ALLOY CAT
Tiger Racing has shown itself to be a diverse and innovative company. The new string to its bow is the aluminium-bodied RS6 model. Ian Hyne takes a look.
BUILDING A
WESTFIELD
THE
NIGEL DEAN WAY
Pt2
Nigel covers a
Westfield
build concentrating on the finer points of car construction that contribute so much to the finish quality.
GT40 GUIDE
We bring you the latest selection of DIY GT40’s on the market.
CHEERS KEN
Ian Hyne looks back at the kit-form career of the GT40 replica and finds that the top dogs and current stars all have a trace of KVA DNA.
40 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT – Part 1
You don’t just build a GT40, there’s a great deal you have to think about first. Our man with impeccable credentials is your guide.
40 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT – Part 2
Just when you thought you’d got it all worked out, Nigel comes up with another list of vital factors to consider.
A SONG FOR EUROPA
Ian Hyne visits Europa Spares to delve into the history and evolution of this vital supplier to kit car builders the world over.
WORKSHOP
TECH PRODUCTS
Nigel Dean’s monthly round up of products to make life easier for kit car builders and owners.
TECH TIPS
A detailed look at wiring and the definitive answer to the question, ‘Should I crimp or solder?’
TECH TALK
Finding the details of identity, age and specification from an anonymous US V8 engine block.
TECH TALK - EXTRA
When does your kit require its first post-SVA MOT test and what tools do you really need to build a kit car?
