Thread: Replica Kit cars

Check with your state's registration authorities before getting involved. If the particular kit does not already have type approval you could end up with an unregisterable vehicle unless you go through the full ADR compliance procedure. Don't take anyone's word except that of the authority and get approval in principle from them in writing. If they say it is an ICV, an "individually constructed vehicle", then the date it is presented for registration is considered the completion date and the vehicle has to comply with the ADR's in effect at that date with the exception you may use a complying engine up to five years old. You may, if the authority deems it necessary have to undergo emissions testing and brake testing. Queensland Transport told me that only GM-H and Ford can do the required emissions testing in Oz, and brake testing is carried out at Mangalore airport in Victoria. Either or both could cost thousands.

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

. Queensland Transport told me that only GM-H and Ford can do the required emissions testing in Oz, .

Mitsubishi in Adelaide used to be able to do it as well, at vast expense, but that option may be gone now they don't build cars here anymore.

Originally Posted by BigJon

Mitsubishi in Adelaide used to be able to do it as well, at vast expense, but that option may be gone now they don't build cars here anymore.

The Emissions test in Vic is 3K pass or fail, you need a GOOD tuner to make sure your going to pass that test 1st time

I looked into Cobra's a few years back, loved them since I was kid but I suffer massive retardation when it comes to fast cars which made me think its not a good idea, I drive them

Finish your Rangie

Originally Posted by rovercare

Finish your Rangie

It will never finish, it's a Land Rover

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

It will never finish, it's a Land Rover

Hmmmmm...............good point

Originally Posted by rovercare

Hmmmmm...............good point

A few years ago I came very close to purchasing a Bush Ranger kit off John Davis I was to lousy to part with 15k at the time
I think the Cobra would be more fun on road And my wife likes them so would make a nice daily ride for her

This is the kit we have in mind, not as nice on the eye as the original Shelby Cobra but less common and has cleaner lines etc. Would be a much better daily drive as well.

Cobra Kits: Daytona Overview

I'm talking to a RTA engineer about the best way to take this on so we know what the real cost will be on the road.
Problem is it would take me 3 to 5 yrs to complete it and the rules may change in that time.