The original Shelby Cobra left an indelible imprint on the automotive landscape. This nimble English roadster, powered by a raucous Ford V-8, set new performance standards, won countless races, and became an iconic supercar. The Shelby Cobra was only in production for six short years and only about 1,000 cars were ever made, but Cobra aficionados yearned for and revered these cars. Then, beginning in the late 1970s, companies manufactured and sold Cobra replicas as a kit car, so enthusiasts could build one in their garage, and other companies eventually offered complete rolling chassis as well as complete new cars.
Author D. Brian Smith, former editor-in-chief of Kit Car magazine, shows you each crucial step for assembling a modern Cobra replica, and in particular, he profiles assembling

Factory Five Mk4 Cobra Kit Cars How To Build And Buying Used Ford Shelby

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The original Shelby Cobra left an indelible imprint on the automotive landscape. This nimble English roadster, powered by a raucous Ford V-8, set new performance standards, won countless races, and became an iconic supercar. The Shelby Cobra was only in production for six short years and only about 1,000 cars were ever made, but Cobra aficionados yearned for and revered these cars. Then, beginning in the late 1970s, companies manufactured and sold Cobra replicas as a kit car, so enthusiasts could build one in their garage, and other companies eventually offered complete rolling chassis as well as complete new cars. Author D. Brian Smith, former editor-in-chief of Kit Car magazine, shows you each crucial step for assembling a modern Cobra replica, and in particular, he profiles assembling the most popular Cobra kit car?the Factory Five Cobra Mk4. He guides you through selecting the right Cobra kit car for a particular budget and performance goals, and then shows how to plan, budget, and use the necessary tools. Detailed step-by-step captions and photos show you how to assemble each major component group of the car so you assemble a strongrunning, reliable, and safe Cobra replica. Also included in this informative guide is how to buy a pre-owned Cobra replica. It shows you how to inspect, evaluate, and test drive used Cobrat kit cars for those who prefer to purchase one already assembled. ? The only book on the market that illustrates how to assemblea Cobra kit car. ? Provides thorough and comprehensive instructions for assembling the most popular Cobra on the market ? theFactory Five Cobra. ? Bonus material covers how to research and buy a used Cobra. About the Author A true car guy, Brian Smith has owned, worked on, and writtenabout a variety of cars and trucks over his distinguished career.The former editor of Kit Car magazine, he has been writing about Cobra kit cars for many years and created a variety of in-depth technical how-to articles. A versatile writer and photographer, he has also been a guest expert on Hot Rod TV. Currently, he is a freelance writer, photographer, and runs Redline Review, an online magazine for auto enthusiasts of all kinds.

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AUTHOR: D. Brian Smith

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DATE OF PUBLICATION: July 2012

DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 11?

ILLUSTRATIONS: July 2012

PAGES: 176

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