REGULARS
HYNESIGHT
Kit car companies have had stabs at electric cars before but new technology makes them far more viable as well as offering real performance. Also, has anybody ever heard of an SRN Cobra replica?
NEWS
All the latest news and developments from the kit car manufacturers and the specialist suppliers including the
£115,000, 1,000 bhp per ton Caterham Seven!
SHOW TIME
What’s going on in the world of kit car shows this year.
CLASSIFIEDS
A round-up of used kit cars for sale. Don’t forget to look at the other end of this magazine too – where you’ll find an additional selection.
FRESH AYRE
Our man finds an Austin Metropolitan snowmobile, a Chinese scooter and a fine GTM Libra while forecasting the Ultimate demise of Bentley and Rolls und Royce.
FEATURES
REPLICA ROYALTY
As suitable candidates for replica flattery are ever more difficult to identity, Paul Banham has come up with a cracker in the XK180 and we think it’ll prove a popular choice for a high spec build.
BUILT FOR COMFORT . . .
. . . and for speed. The Javelin Cabrio offers a unique driving experience that cleverly combines luxury and lively performance in a single, beautifully designed and styled package.
A DESIGN OF THE TIMES
As industry standards of engineering design, components and overall quality continues to rise, the quality of original Styling still lags some way behind. We meet Geff Aston: a man who wants to put that right.
ON THE RIGHT TRACK
It’s a question that has defeated a great many erudite automotive brains but Ian Hyne still has a go. What’s the big attraction of the Lotus Seven and its imitators?
WORKSHOP
TECH PRODUCTS
Our technical editor waxes lyrical over his new workshop heater, enthuses over Car Builder Solutions’ new online store and stresses the advantages of new Weber carburettors.
DAX RUSH BUILD – Part 1
Nigel Dean embarks on the construction of his Dax Rush but there are lessons aplenty here for all car builders so pay attention to the words of a proven master.
FORD DONOR DEALINGS
Despite other donors getting in on the act, Ford still supplies the vast majority of the components and engines from Which kits are constructed and there’s a great deal you need to know.
TECH TIPS
Rolling roads, quick racks, rev-limiters, retrimming, suspension set-up and more are all improved with e few tips from a man who knows what he’s talking about.
TECH TALK
If you’ve got a problem that’s driving you nuts and has defied all suggested remedies, drop an email to Nigel Dean who May just have the solution you’ve been searching for.
AT THE BACK
COBRA VOLUME 15
You’ll find a complete copy of Cobra Vol 15 at the back. A FREE bonus to Kit Car magazine readers. Follow the link for a list of contents of Cobra Vol15.
