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Factory Five Racing '33 Hot Rod

2008 SEMA Show

Posted November 10 2008 04:20 PM by ekimball

The Blue Oval and FFR team up for this amazing performer.

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Seven V-8s & a Four-Banger -- KIT CAR Performance Day, The Sequel

KIT CAR Performance Day, Ford GT40, Daytona Coupe, Lotus 7, Cobra

Posted October 22 2008 06:00 AM by AutoSmith

The 2nd Annual KIT CAR Performance Day was a huge success, especially when you consider that KIT CAR Magazine tested a cadre of most capable replicars and a supercar. We all had a fantastic time, thanks to our...

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Cobras Carve Up Famous Road Course

Cobra, Ford GT40, Daytona Coupe, Type 65, Mid-Ohio Road Course

Posted October 20 2008 09:09 AM by AutoSmith

There was plenty of high-speed action at the Mid-Ohio racetrack, when Cobra, Daytona Coupe, and Ford GT40 replicas and their owners, took on the famous road course earlier this year. As you might have guessed, KIT CAR...

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Part 3: Visiting Finish Line Accessories - Road Trip: KIT CAR Travels to Florida

Finish Line Accessories, Cobra parts supplier, Florida

Posted October 20 2008 06:00 AM by AutoSmith

In the November 2008 issue of KIT CAR Magazine, we continued our tour of kit car companies in the Sunshine State, otherwise known as Florida. We visited Cobra and sports cars component supplier, Finish Line Accessories.

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Master Fabricator

Why I shouldn't be Allowed Near a Garage

Posted October 17 2008 04:16 PM by ekimball

I have always been interested in the mechanical arts, if something so named even exists. I love the idea of going out to the garage and wrenchin' for a while.

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World Premiere -- The Backdraft GT

Backdraft Racing GT, Ford GT40, London Cobra Show

Posted October 16 2008 11:40 AM by AutoSmith

Most automotive enthusiasts know something about the racing history of the Ford GT from the mid through the late 1960s. Ford GT40s dominated at Le Mans, winning in 1966, '67, '68, and '69. Backdraft Racing premiered its...

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1959 Corvette Sting Ray Prototype at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2008

1959 Corvette Sting Ray Prototype, Chevrolet, GM, Motorama, Pebble Beach Concour

Posted September 9 2008 06:36 AM by AutoSmith

Celebrating it's 100th birthday, General Motors was one of the featured marques at the prestigious 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Concours organizers invited General Motors to exhibit some of the company's surviving...

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1963 Cheetah at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2008

1963 Cheetah, Cobra killer, 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Posted September 8 2008 02:16 PM by AutoSmith

While attending the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, you'll never guess what was on display on the 18th green of the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course. Well, you will be able to guess, since there's a photo of the car...

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Legendary Race Car Driver Phil Hill Passes Away at the Age of 81

Only American to Have Won F1 Championship 1927-2008

Posted August 28 2008 02:27 PM by ekimball

Phil Hill, the only American to have ever won the Formula One Driving Championship, among other accomplishments, passed away early this morning due to complications with Parkinson's disease.

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The 2009 KIT CAR Buyer's Guide

Replicas, Cobras, GT40s, Daytona Coupes, 356s, 550s, Speedsters, Spyders

Posted August 19 2008 06:10 AM by AutoSmith

The 2009 KIT CAR Magazine Buyer's Guide is available now. What's more, it comes with the September 2008 issue of KIT CAR. If you're a subscriber, the Buyer's Guide is right inside.

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Retro-Modern Triple Test -- Dynatek Racing's Classic Fuel Injection

Weber look EFI stack fuel injection, modern horsepower, Dynatek Racing

Posted August 18 2008 06:02 AM by AutoSmith

In this very enlightening and exciting tech article, Richard Holdener tests the Dynatek Racing Classic Fuel Injection against four barrel carbs on both a Ford small-block V-8 and on a Ford big-block V-8 and runs the...

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Tuning A Carbureted Kit Car Engine -- Fine-Tuning the Ignition System

Carburetor, Kit Car, Cobra, New Fuel

Posted August 15 2008 06:54 AM by AutoSmith

The art of tuning a carburetor to run well with modern formulated fuels is a challenge. Fuel delivery expert, Henry Olsen, explains in this informative article how to get your replica running at its best.

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Finally a reason to own an iPhone

Dynolicious Kit Car Performance Iphone Application

Posted August 14 2008 03:36 PM by ekimball

The Iphone has revolutionized the cell phone world, and the Mp3 world with it's slick looks, easy to use interface and most importantly the look at me factor. Yet with the recently released 3G and Apple's new Application...

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Chassis Tuning, Part 2 -- Getting Straight On Alignment

Ford GT40 Mk I, Chassis Tuning, Garage, Tech

Posted August 14 2008 06:26 AM by AutoSmith

Dean Lampe's Race Car Replicas GT40 Mk I is even faster than it looks. In this Part 2 tech story, Mr. Lampe explains how he and his two sons performed a proper street/race alignment in their garage.

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Spice of Life -- The 23rd Annual Carlisle Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals

Kit Cars, European cars, Cobras, Porsches, Daytona Coupes, 356, 550, Swap Meet

Posted August 13 2008 06:02 AM by AutoSmith

Carlisle, Pennsylvania is home to the Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals. The 23rd edition was held this year. If you weren't able to attend this must see event, we have the entire scoop in the September 2008 issue of KIT CAR...

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