Club Cobra

Club Cobra (http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/)
-   Australian Cobra Club (http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/australian-cobra-club/)
-   -   How many different kits are available in Australia (http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/australian-cobra-club/79017-how-many-different-kits-available-australia.html)

BMK 05-17-2007 05:13 PM

How many different kits are available in Australia
 
Hi all,

I was just reading a 'Thread' on the Australian site about going topless for charity and it prompts me to ask the question...:confused:

How many different kits are available in Australia..:confused:

I can think of the obvious...

Cobras, GT40, C and D Jaguar kits, TD MG kits, Purvis Eureka - Sterling etc.

Just how many are out there....:confused:

What are your thoughts....:confused:

Perhaps we can 'Post' some links to sites.

%/

See how we go - I may extend the question to the gang across the pond. I know the variety is endless in the States. One that really impressed me was the baby Thunderbird kit I saw complete with a late model FI.

Put your think hat on.....

richardferguson 05-17-2007 05:32 PM

Devaux
 
A mate of mine has become a little taken with these Melbourne-made cars. 5.7L Chebby, but as I understand, a few compliance issues. Yours for 170K;)
Richard.




http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/devaux.jpg

richardferguson 05-17-2007 05:34 PM

Ahhh, the link.


http://www.devauxcars.com/

LoBelly 05-17-2007 05:59 PM

weren't they a pop group?

400TT 05-17-2007 06:06 PM

Don't forget about Denis R Bedford's (DRB founder) other cars.

DRB Sabre (and associated cars)

Jaguar XJ220

Jaguar XJ13

32 Ford Bobtail

SC 540(coming)

And all the minor ones in between.

www.copycatcars.com/about_the_builder.htm

dbn04 05-17-2007 06:18 PM

is denis,s sc 540 based on this ? http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/show...831#post741831

BMK 05-17-2007 06:39 PM

Richardferguson

Hey Richard at $170k for the kit..:eek:..I'd need to go back and do Post Grad. medicine to afford it.

Mmmm perhaps add .10c to every BigMac..%/

I saw this Devaux down at Phillip Island raceway at the Classic racing day. There was a lot of interest in it.

I would need to get Anne out in her 1920's clothes and all..:3DSMILE:

Bryan Wilson 05-17-2007 06:40 PM

Here's a couple more:-
Buchanan Holden
Bolwell
Cheers,
Bryan

400TT 05-17-2007 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbn04

Yep, it looks similiar to the Shelby Concept.

boxhead 05-17-2007 09:38 PM

Here is one for sale on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MIKADA-KIT-CA...QQcmdZViewItem

Rob. Smith 05-18-2007 07:40 AM

When I was looking back in about '99 there was 14 Australian Kits. There are others now that weren't around back then.

BMK 05-18-2007 05:53 PM

I just cannot remember the kit, but there is a Ferrari Daytona based kit and I have also seen the Ferrari Datsun 240Z kit here in Australia.

I suppose we do have a few options. That's not to mention the VW kits that are beach buggy types and the WWII models.

:MECOOL:

And of course the Daytona at Warrick's and Richard B. in Melbourne

BMK 05-18-2007 05:55 PM

Just thought of the Extreme roadster that Mike M. was building John C. has it now.

That's the Gen II powered car that was literally copied by Holden who passed it onto that other company that is selling it for double the price.

boxhead 05-18-2007 08:22 PM

The Ferrari car that is based on the 240Z comes from Classic Revival (same guy who makes our Cobra's).
I would like one of these as the next "Kit" car I do, it would be a great town car for Ronda.
Should be able to squeeze it in somewhere between the Charger and the Chev :)

BMK 05-19-2007 07:33 AM

Boxhead

OK a car for the good lady eeh..:3DSMILE:

I can see her having the keys when your out in the Cobra if lucky.

David Hodgson 05-21-2007 04:36 PM

Classic Revival 240Z/Ferrari
 
Bernie, Boxhead,
This is one of Ian's Ferrari kit's that he brought down to a track day at Wakefield some years back. I don't remember if it was a 240z or 260z

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...rari_front.jpg

Image is a bit blurry as it's scanned from my photo collection.

You will also see in the background this was before the current pit lane and garages were built.

pneall 05-21-2007 08:47 PM

Ian drives that car as a daily driver and it certainly has stood the test of time and still looks in good shape.

Would be cool with a Gen 111 under the bonnet:cool:

Phil.:)

Leeroy 05-21-2007 09:02 PM

Shannons Auction
 
Dropped into Shannons the other day (as I always do to dream a bit) and they have one of the Ferrari Datson 240Z there. Really nice unit also and would be interested to see what it goes for. Also have a Cobra there which was a bit tired looking. Interesting reg. label on screen said Robnell but sure didnt look like one.

Boxhead I'll bid for Rhonda no problems, even drive it up for you :LOL:

Check link.

http://www.shannons.com.au/pages/auc...1PAR7BLNB0R80#

Aussie Mike 05-21-2007 09:59 PM

I reckon the 260Z 2 seater is the one to use as a basis for the 250GTO kit. They have a stronger chassis than the 240Z. Good original 240Zs are selling for big money these days but the 260Z are a bit more reasonably priced.

An LS1 would be awesome and probably weigh less than the original L26 motor. There have been a few 240 and 260 Z cars with Chevs transplanted into them over the years. I think someone in the US was even selling a conversion kit.

Cheers

400TT 05-21-2007 10:18 PM

I had a friend years ago transplant a Chev into a 260Z. In QLD you were restricted to a pretty small size, something around 260 cubic inch in these cars. Funny enough Chev make a 260 inch small block and it looks identical to 350 and larger sizes.

Ran auto and diff was upgraded to later model CV joint rear.

These days you would think twice about modding such a collectable car.


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:41 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: