Another South Africa Company???

PERRY J · #1 (**permalink**) 12-30-2002, 07:17 AM

I heard there is a company in South Africa (not Superformance) that is building replica cars now. Does any one know about this or is this another hear say I say?

Thanx

computerworks · #2 (**permalink**) 12-30-2002, 07:51 AM

There are several oldies, but the two "new" ones are Backdraft Racing and Performance Cars (sold in the US as Venom)

PERRY J · #3 (**permalink**) 12-30-2002, 08:41 AM

Thanks, I had no idea!

RPRICE · #4 (**permalink**) 12-31-2002, 07:13 AM

CVA or CAV is also in the speciality car business with a GT40. Not sure if the produce a cobra or not.
RPRICE

MJN · #5 (**permalink**) 12-31-2002, 08:07 AM

Mike Mack at Tristates Motorsports is a dealer for the Backdraft Roadster, he has 3 or 4 in his shop. I was looking at them last week and they are nicely finished and a lot cheaper ($27500) than a Superformance ($38500) but they are not in the same league. They use BMW 3 series running gear, struts front and independent rear that would have trouble handling anything but a relatively mild 302. If you want a nice cruiser, they are worth a look but for a serious set up it's probably not a good choice.

Bill Wells · #6 (**permalink**) 12-31-2002, 08:11 AM

shamrock builds replica roadsters in so africa too which are imported into the states...as well as another company recently selling comlete rollers on ebay, name escapes me unless it is one already mentioned. . b

computerworks · #7 (**permalink**) 12-31-2002, 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by Bill Wells

shamrock builds replica roadsters in so africa too which are imported into the states...as well as another company recently selling comlete rollers on ebay, name escapes me unless it is one already mentioned. . b

yeah, Bill..that's the one above... Venom..sold by Team-C Racing in CT.

Backdraft · #8 (**permalink**) 01-01-2003, 11:47 AM

Hi there,

My name is Reg Dodd and I represent Backdraft Racing. Our primary business is to build turn key minus cars which are produced in South Africa.

We recommend the use of a 302 or a 351W. With a small block motor we can get close to a 50/50 weight distribution which provides a well balanced car to drive. We have several customers with stroked 351's producing close to 500hp. We are currently assembling a demo with a 351W stroked to 408 and we are hoping for around 550hp.

The rolling chassis sells for $25900-00 and includes everything except the engine and tranny.For more information you can visit our web site at www.Backdraftracing.com or call me direct on (954)438-7701

Regards Reg Dodd

Alex Donghi · #9 (**permalink**) 01-02-2003, 08:03 AM

South Africa seems to be quite aplace for Cobras. They build anything else down there? Maybe an Edsel or Maybach replica?