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Blastoff at the Cobra Bash -- Western States Cobra Bash 2008

Western States Cobra Bash 2008, Cobras, Daytona Coupes, Ford GT40s
11115537 Posted October 21 2008 10:31 AM by AutoSmith

Those who were able to participate in the Western States Cobra Bash 2008 will enjoy fond memories of this multi-day Cobra aficionado extravaganza for years to come. Thanks to the efforts of Dan LePage and a cadre of...

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London Cobra Show Spectacular -- the 8th Annual Affair

London Cobra Show, Eliminate Cystic Fibrosis, Cobras, Daytona Coupes, Ford GT40s
10662103 Posted October 21 2008 06:22 AM by AutoSmith

It's hard to imagine that eight London Cobra Shows have already taken place. Each year, the Ohio Cobra Club produces this prestigious event. The proceeds from this world class replicar spectacle go towards finding a cure...

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A Superformance -- Frank Liautaud's 2004 Superformance Mk III Tested

Superformance Mk III roadster, Cobra 427SC roadster, Carroll Shelby
10661680 Posted October 17 2008 08:00 AM by AutoSmith

As usual, we had an outstanding time evaluating several superlative kit cars at the 2nd Annual KIT CAR Performance Day. One of the car's that we tested was a Superformance Mk III roadster, owned by California resident,...

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Made More Unique -- Rick Findley's Unique Motorcars 427SC

Unique Motorcars 427SC, Cobra 427SC, Carroll Shelby, Roadster
10661365 Posted October 17 2008 05:21 AM by AutoSmith

We enjoyed meeting Rick Findley, owner of a well-constructed Unique Motorcars 427SC roadster, at Unique Motorcars open house. With the help of professional craftsmen, Rick built a beautiful Unique Motorcars 427SC roadster.

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Spring Has Sprung -- The Texas Spring Meet

Houston Cobra Club, Dallas Cobra Club, Austin Cobra Club, Cobra 427SC, Type 65
10583742 Posted August 14 2008 06:15 AM by AutoSmith

Everyone knows that the Cobra is the most popular kit/replicar in the world. There are Cobra clubs throughout the United States, as well as the rest of the planet. One of the most enjoyable multi-day events to attend each...

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James Yale's Backdraft Racing Roadster

September 2008 KIT CAR Cover Feature, Backdraft Racing Roadster, Cobra 427SC
KIT CAR shot this photo of James Yale and his Back Posted August 7 2008 10:55 AM by AutoSmith

You'll want to make sure you read all about James Yale's 600 horsepower Backdraft Racing roadster in the September 2008 edition of KIT CAR Magazine. James races, cruises, and shows the radically red roadster every chance he...

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Backdraft Racing Roadster Tested at KIT CAR Performance Day

Backdraft Racing Roadster, Cobra 427SC, Roush Engines
We became dizzy just watching the Backdraft Racing Posted June 12 2008 09:00 AM by AutoSmith

We put a midnight blue Backdraft Racing roadster through its paces at the KIT CAR Performance Day.

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Shell Valley Cobra 427SC Tested at KIT CAR Performance Day

Shell Valley Cobra 427SC, KIT CAR Performance Day, Chevy
Dean applies big pressure to the whoa! pedal. Posted June 11 2008 09:12 AM by AutoSmith

Dean Hornbacher's Shell Valley Cobra 427SC does have a big-block V-8 engine, but it's not from the Blue Oval.

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First In GT III Category At '64 Le Mans

Shelby American Team, Daytona Coupe, Type 65
One of the cars that we tested at the '08 KIT CAR Posted June 3 2008 03:00 PM by AutoSmith

The '64 Daytona Coupe with the following serial number, CSX 2299, won the GT III category at the prestigious "24 Hours of Le Mans" in 1964. Like this Factory Five Racing Type 65 Daytona Coupe, it wore the number 5 in its...

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London Cobra Show Raises Money to Eradicate Cystic Fibrosis

Superformance Mk III, Raffle Car, London Cobra Show
The Superformance Mk III roadster was unveiled as Posted May 21 2008 02:10 PM by AutoSmith

The London Cobra Show will take place from June 17 through June 22, 2008. Each year the Ohio Cobra Club puts on this event and raises money to help fund finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. One way that the OCC is able to...

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Testing A Shell Valley Cobra

Shell Valley Cobra 427SC, KIT CAR Performance Day
Mike Bell made his first run on the 420-foot slalo Posted April 14 2008 08:07 AM by AutoSmith

You'll enjoy reading about Mike Bell and the Shell Valley Cobra 427SC that he built. Not only will we provide a full feature story on this Genesis aluminum big block powered Cobra, we tested the car at KIT CAR's first ever...

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The Fastest Cobra Ever Is A Replicar

Kirkham Cobra 427SC, KMP 259, Morris Clement, Dick Smith
Morris Clement's Kirkham 427SC is a racecar pure a Posted March 25 2008 04:20 PM by AutoSmith

Watch for Morris Clement's Kirkham 427SC in the May issue of KIT CAR. Is this the fastest Cobra ever? Read the article and judge for yourself. Don't worry. We'll tell you what we think.

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Two Very One of a Kind Cobras

I'll Take Mine Polished!
Polished Cobra Posted January 25 2008 02:59 PM by ekimball

A couple of weeks ago I headed up to the Bay area for the San Franciso Rod and Custom Show for one of the other magazines I work for.

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