REGULARS
HYNESIGHT
The editor contemplates the green credentials of kit-form cars is respect of our review of the Midas Gold convertible.
NEWS
Cosworth increases its contribution to kit car performance, off-road buggies are a big hit, Trigger handbrakes create cockpit chic and a whole lot more.
YOUR SAY
This is your chance to get things off your chest, comment on items of general or topical interest or raise a subject for debate.
BIG ED
Every now and again esteemed publisher,
Den Tanner
, sees fit to tell you why Kit Car magazine is the biggest and best title on the
ma
rket. This time he also shows you by how much.
FRESH AYRE
The Chinese are coming, a very neat supercharger, an even more interesting scrapyard, and a K1 Evoluzione from
Eastern Europe
.
KIT CARS GALORE
There are always plenty of use kit cars in our
m
arketplace. This month sees another brilliant selection of complete used kit cars offered for sale.
LET US GUIDE YOU
There are more than 200 different kit cars on the
market
. We’ve been detailing all of them in alphabetical order. This month we cover another fantastic selection from Mg to Ru.
FEATURES
GOING GREEN
The Midas Gold convertible first put in an appearance in 1989 but though its A-series engine is dated,
Ian Hyne
reckons it remains an entertaining, driveable and versatile car.
RUN FOR COVER
Insurance cover for kit cars is amazingly economical. We give you an insight into, Adrian Flux - one of the biggest brokers in the business.
DOING THE CAN CAN
Budgeting is the most important of the pre-build exercises and, using the Ultima Can-Am as an example,
Nigel Dean
takes you through everything you need to consider.
RAW DEAL
Rob Hawkins takes his Raw Striker through an SVA test. Many builders tremble at the prospect but really, there’s nothing to it and generally, the testers are on your side.
CLASSIC EXAMPLES
Adam James visits Ha
llmark
Cars to find out why the built kit
ma
rket is booming and what they can offer that a private buyer cannot.
SPOILT FOR CHOICE
Don’t fancy building one? Don’t know what you want? Well Total Head Turners can help with a wide range of top line used buys.
GOLD STANDARD
Nigel Dean
reports from his second job as sales assistant at Sovereign Cars, a company that has been highly successful in used kit sales, especially Cobra replicas.
KIT CAR DEALINGS
Considering buying or selling a completed kit car? Then these pages make essential reading. Compiled by
Nigel Dean
our Technical Editor, he explores the second-hand
ma
rket in detail.
IMPORT / EXPORT
Do you want to take a car or components abroad or bring them into this country? There’s quite a bit involved but you can do it by following
Nigel Dean
’s advice.
CHARIOT OF THE GOD
The Murtaya is an exciting slice of kit car exotica combining eye-catching drop-top styling with shattering Subaru Impreza all-wheel drive power.
THIRD TIME LUCKY
MEV has come up with a couple of acquired tastes in its 4x4 and R3 but with the minimalist Rocket, it’s scored a direct hit.
Ian Hyne
tries it out.
WORKSHOP
TECH TIPS
Many car builders dread the SVA test but the examiners want you to pass and with a proper approach to the test requirements and
Nigel Dean
’s top ten pass tips, you’ll get through.
TECH PRODUCTS
SVA is the subject again and this time it’s SVA compliant components and finishing items from Tifosi’s extensive product range.
TECH TALK
Which is best for a Cobra replica, the Rover or Chevy V8? Nigel gives his opinion and corrects an error from last month’s column.
