Cobra Builders

[mikes427]

Good day all,
Could any one please tell me info about replica manufactures in NZ or as close to me as poss. Also could you send me info for what to look for in a manufacturer or kit producer. Just starting out in the aquisition of one as im 22 and dead keen to learn all i can.

Cheers,
Mike

[Aussie Mike]

Hi Mike,

The only one I know of in NZ is Almac cars http://www.almac.co.nz/ These guys have been in business a long time. I've got a NZ Hot Rod magazine from about 1984 with an article on the first cars they built. Graham Berry race cars used to build the chassis for them and it looked like a solid unit.

The Almac car In the article had Jag rear suspension and LH torana front suspension with a lader frame chassis. I don't know if the design has changed much since but there are plenty of cars over here with similar setups.

There should be a Cobra car club or sports car club in NZ. They would be your best starting point for finding a local manufacturer. Check out this link http://www.binary.co.nz/sccnz.html

If you can't find a cobra kit in NZ that you like you could bring a kit over from Australia. We have got heaps of replica manufacturers over here. It's only a 3 hour flight so come over for a holiday and check a few of them out.

Cheers

[batdan]

Hi Mike,

The DRB Cobra from Australia is available via a dealer in Auckland. I have looked at both the Almac and the DRB and have found the DRB dealer very good to deal with. Let me know if you want contact details

[mikes427]

Hey Batdan,
I'd love the info if you could please forward it to me.
Cheers
mike