JUNE 2001 Edition
HYNESIGHT
The editor thinks the Lotus Seven S4 has lessons to teach current kit designers while your help is sought to identify a mystery instrument.
NEWS
Big changes at YKC, Dax crack the SVA emissions problem, a special offer for Le Mans and all the latest developments in the kit car world.
THE HOLE STORY
The story of Hamblin, a glimpse into the past of DJ Sportacars, a Carlton Carrera identfied and a new sponsor for the Mystery Car competition.
CLUBS AND EVENTS
A Quantum convertible built outdoors, a wide range of GBKCC club member discounts and lain Ayre's lopsided view of club life.
CLUB LIST
If you need to contact fellow kit owners, builders and enthusiasts, this is the page with all the necessary information that's regularly updated
KIT CLASSICS: GILBERN INVADER MK3
With its distinctive lines, luxury appointments and V6 power, the Genie was a real GT and it still exerts a powerful attraction today.
SURVIVOR
Almost forgotten in the revival of the S3 and its many imitators, the Lotus Seven S4 was a sales success and compares well with modern kits.
TALE OF THE UNEXPECTED
Long looked upon as the poor relation of the sports car world, Vindicator's Sprint emerges as a cracking driver with a dubious dress sense.
SOUTHERN BELLES
Not the biggest event on the calendar but the Detling Show attracted a good crowd which found plenty to see. Ian Hyne rounds up the stars.
BUY2BUILD: HAWK 289
Peter Coxhead casts his expert eye over every aspect of buying and building the top dog in the 289 Cobra clone world.
BURNING AMBITION
Richard Sutchife takes on Mission Impossible to scratch build a Cobra Daytona Coupe in just two years with no help from Tom Cruise!
BUY2BUILD: DAX TOJEIRO
Reprinted 8 page special supplement on butiding Britain's best known
Cobra replica due to reader interest
SYLVA STRIKER BUILD PART 1
We chart the build of a Sierra-based Sylva Striker with Pinto power.
This month we get the chassis rolling.
TECH TIPS
A bit of brute force has its place, making Jubilee clips look pretty and
a clever little mod to a scissor jack for supporting round tube chassis.
POWDER COATING
lain Ayre details what's involved in going for the industry's favourite
anti-corrosion treatment. It looks good too.
GOING KWAKKAS!
lain Ayre continues his look at bike engines by detailing the auractions of the currently neglected Kawasaki Ninja 750. Good and cheap too
WORKSHOP Q&A;
Do you rebuild a Jag V12, is Lucas injection on a Triumph six worth the bother, and how to make a distorted Cobra body fit its chassis?
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