Walker570 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Nice tidy motor is the V8 version of the Jaguar X type 4x4 Estate. I was seriously looking one over when a V6 model, identical to the one used by Clarkson on Top Gear (only car I know he never slagged off) turned up with just 54 thou on the clock and full one owner service history. Most it did in one year was 6000 mls and could not turn it down. These were built when Ford owned Jag. My X type is a joy to drive but I would think the V8 would be an interesting experience. Having said that I always start to drool when I see a Cobra, even if it is a copy cat model. My Landie has a 4litre V8/LT85 box set up and I just have to IMAGINE :-) Edited June 28, 2016 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 I would go for a jaguar XK8 or XKR - oozes class in looks, sounds sweet and is fairly reliable if you get a good one - oh and fairly cheap. You can buy one from £4.5k but £10k will see a much better example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 dax gt40 for me , had a run in one years ago running an american v8 with renault gearbox back to front. think she was pushing about 400hp at the wheels . was in the le mans colours blu/ orange . even for a kit car cost a fortune to build with all the correct looking bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) Isn't the whole V8 thing for men with small winkies? That from someone who rides a motor bike is a joke they do say that girls like motor bikes for a reason I will not add. Edited October 19, 2016 by four-wheel-drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeylove Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I bought a cut out ford v8 for a project from a firm in Salisbury, when I collected it they were tuning an original cobra, unfortunately it backfired while I was stood next to it and the resulting flame scorched my jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) Nothing really beats the sound of a V8 ticking over through a couple of CherryBombs Caused many a sharp intake of breath at traffic lights when I pull away in second gear in my Landie and some snotty nosed boy racer is creating a LOUD noise next to me in his dropped Fiesta 3964ccs of V8 any day and great in a scruffy looking Landie with nothing going for it openly other than some fat tyres I do like the looks and sound of the AC Cobra but where do I put a blood spattered fallow buck or a couple of munties or my pigeon hide and decoys ? Tell me Tell me Edited October 19, 2016 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 The muntjac and decoys will easily fit in the boot. The fallow will look great strapped to the bonnet. The hide can be rigged as an improvised roof. I just hope the farms you visit have perfectly smooth tracks and deaf pigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 My father had built a Dax with 6.5? Chevvy in it, and sidepipes ... when he started it the phlegm on your chest rumbled ... He lived about 5 miles away from our local cricket ground. When I was playing .... I could always tell when he popped to the local newsagents to get his lottery tickets!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 MGB in roadster or GT V8 or buy a 1.8 and convert to V8 lots of smiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 You could try this:- http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/Sales/1976-411S5-CR/ David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 The muntjac and decoys will easily fit in the boot. The fallow will look great strapped to the bonnet. The hide can be rigged as an improvised roof. I just hope the farms you visit have perfectly smooth tracks and deaf pigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 You could try this:- http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/Sales/1976-411S5-CR/ David. Bizarrely, my brother has one. Bought it a few years ago before the prices went mental. A bit too eclectic for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Ive driven a couple. one was a copy rather than a replica, right engine, wheels ally bode etc. It was a n animal to drive, a bit too much right sandal and it would rip your head off and **** down your neck! The other was a very well built replica, it could still rip your head off if you a bit too enthusiastic but would say sorry afterwards or you could build your self one of these (the bosses run around) Why settle for a V8 when you can have a V12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin55 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) http://imgur.com/a/jUKz4 A bloke I met on a shoot in Devon a few years ago Edited October 19, 2016 by kevin55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Don't mess about with kit cars, go large or go home http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/ford/mustang/mustang-gt-bullitt-replica-s-code-390/5886758 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) If only it was right hand drive eh? Independent of this thread popping up again I found myself again looking at cobras this week - as it gets wet and the run into Xmas it's got to be the right time to buy. . Edited October 19, 2016 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Might be trickier to drive but that would be all it detracts from the overall package. I followed one identical to that the other day on the bike, when he opened it up it made the hairs of the back of neck stand up. It can only be an investment as well with all the Steve McQueen interest at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin55 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Bizarrely, my brother has one. Bought it a few years ago before the prices went mental. A bit too eclectic for me. The best Bristol I think...if only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 When I was a teenager and we all had escort 1.1s an American in the village had a trans-am 6.6 with straight pipes on it. It was the best sounding car ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Don't mess about with kit cars, go large or go home http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/ford/mustang/mustang-gt-bullitt-replica-s-code-390/5886758 road handling akin to a slumberland bed no thanks :} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I wasn't asking you The OP isn't the Nurburgring sort of person, more driving to the pub Sunday lunchtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) I am going to be a real killjoy and say don't go there. Kit cars are OK in the hands of the person who built it but once you lose that connection yo are always trying to fathom out how he did this and why he did it that way. They look fabulous but underneath they are (lets face it) built from scrap cars cobbled togeather If you want a V8 buy an XK8 convertible or like I have an SL55 AMG. Good fun and dirt cheap for what they are. Edited October 21, 2016 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Sorry for dragging this thread back up, but there's a part finished Cobra project on Ebay down the road from me and I was going to have a sniff at it. The Ebay item number is 322433598064 My only concern is in relation to 'registration'. I have it in the back of my mind that in trying to correctly register the new completed kit car as a cobra kit car and not on a Q plate (the V5 for the sierra donor is available apparently) there are new safety and emissions regulations that now make the process very very difficult. Anyone know anything about this? I recently imported and registered a Fiat500 from Italy and it was a massive ball ache and the car only got registered after I made a formal complaint to DVLA. I reckon that took over 4 months and involved me sending them 'everything' with my first letter anyways. Cheers all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Check out the episode of Wheeler Dealers when they did just that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Any chance of a link. I have watched the episode, but can't find it now. I think that the episode glossed over many problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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