Thread: John Speed cobra manufacturer...anyone heard of them????
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Old 06-20-2003, 07:19 AM
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2many, Johnspeed I believe is the old name for what is now known as Backdraft Racing. It is indeed built in South Africa but the rear suspension is actually a BMW irs unit, not Jaguar. The cockpit and wheelbaseis are a few inches longer than original specs but unlike most "stretched" Cobras, it does not have such an obvious effect on the lines and proportioning of the car. Look up Backdraft Racing or do a search on this site using the keywords "johnspeed" or "backdraft" . There's lots of info available.
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