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October 2006
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October 2006
REGULARS
HYNESIGHT 7
The editor is reminded of the achievements of Marcos, both Mini and LM600, at the Le Mans Classic and strongly recommends a visit in 2008.
NEWS 10
A round-up of all the latest news, developments and events from the kit manufacturers and suppliers. It’s high summer and it’s all happening.
YOUR SAY 18
Thoughts on the Ultimate Cobra, bits for
FRESH AYRE 48
Clouds of steam, a drunken squirrel, an Audi-based 1934 Type D lookalike and an MR2-based kit of
FEATURES
MX n’ MATCH 22
AFTER THE GOLDRUSH 28
The K-series Midas may not enjoy the prominence of its earlier A-series predecessors but after a rocky few years, the project has found new stability and has much to offer.
A BUG IS BORN 33
The new Bugatti Type 37 is really coming on and enthusiasts for vintage-style motoring will be thrilled at the increasingly authentic specification.
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.
WORKSHOP
GETTING THE MAX 40
Not a Ford or a cup of coffee but a new on-line supplier of kit car building essentials.
STARTING BLUES 76
Trouble with starting? If so,
TECH PRODUCTS 91
A round up of the latest interesting and useful products aimed at making life easier for kit car constructors and mechanics.
TECH TALK 94
Faulty fuel gauges, exhaust emissions in
TECH TIPS 96
Fitting
MARKETPLACE
KITCARS GALORE 99
Yet again we supply the biggest and best shop-window crammed full of exciting fully built kit cars plus a few bargain second-hand un-built projects.
A TO Z GUIDE
THE KITCAR GUIDE TO TRUMP ALL OTHERS
We bring you our fourth dose of alphabetically listed kit cars. This month we cover those beginning Eu and concluding Im. This is the most through guide ever compiled which shall be published as a stand-alone publication in March next year. For the time being you can read all the entries here; in our July 2006 to February 2007 issues. Some of the guide content this month is listed below. Three sections have already been printed of this all-new Kit Car Guide. Four more sections shall appear in the next four issues.
LOTUS POSITION 147
We bring you the lowdown on Banks Europa. Not only are they leading Lotus parts suppliers, but they offer new chassis and shells.
BURNED OUT? 150
The Firefly is under new management who are injecting this old favourite with a new lease of life.
IN A RAGE 152
Well, in a Fury at least. We bring you details of no less than 3 very differently built cars. They’re now available from the Kit Car Workshop.
FOREARMED IS FOREWARNED 156
The Foreman Can Am lurks quietly in the back
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS 162
The GD427 is a real achiever. Its championship winning design gives much credibility to this top of the shop Cobra replica.
STAR SIGN 168
GTM’s Libra is a star of the kit car industry. It impressed Peter Coxhead at its launch a few years ago. We reprint some of his first impressions.
RED LETTERS DAY 170
GTM’s Spyder is a real beauty both inside and out and, with the 1800 K-series VVC engine, it’s a flyer too with handling and roadholding to match.
WALL TO WALL KIT CARS 176
We visited Hallmark Cars some time ago and came away bewildered at the choice and quality of the kit cars they have on offer.
HAWK 180
Over 4 pages: we give a conducted tour of the entire Hawk range of quality kits.
Image F27 187
We bring you an update on one of the original plan-built LSIS kits.
Imola from A&M 191
We bring you a brief update on this capable modern sports car.