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

Western States Cobra Bash 2008, Cobras, Daytona Coupes, Ford GT40s

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

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

Superformance Mk III roadster, Cobra 427SC roadster, Carroll Shelby

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

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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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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2006 Intermeccanica Roadster

Porsche 356 Speedster, 2006 Intermeccanica 356, Speedster Replica

Posted October 16 2008 11:22 AM by AutoSmith

Tom Raymond is a Porsche aficionado through and through. He has owned five Porsche 911s over the years, including his current 2008 model. Tom recently acquired a beautiful 2006 Intermeccanica roadster.

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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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