[Bernica]

Originally Posted by Nedsel

Going back to the day, "Cobra Kits" referenced the engine parts that comprised the high-performance package, making a standard small-block into a Cobra-like engine. There were ads for Cobra Kits in various magazines like Hot Rod, and they always referred to intakes, carburetors, valve covers, chrome air cleaners, and the like. They did not suggest that Cobras were "kits."

I think Ned is right. I have the old catalog from back then. See pics. They marketed a lot of over-the counter parts and put "Cobra" on everything they could.