Buying Advice

[AGroomster]

I am going to purchase!! I need advice from the experts as to which manufacturer to go with. I do not have the facilities to build the car myself, so I am going to use a "turnkey" builder. I am leaning toward a Dax (had a test drive twenty years ago and have been salivating ever since). Anybody got any views? Finally with my Budget (Max £35,000), would I not be better to hold out for one the last of the ACMK1V's???

[kdavies3]

Hi and welcome,
I don't know the price of an AC mkIV I must admit.
But £35k will buy you a lovely car.
In my opinion you should talk to Dave Brookes of DB Replicas, he's a specialist Dax builder and maybe just the man for you.
There are many on this forum who I'm sure will second my endorsement.

http://www.v8cobra.com/

I'm not one of Dave's customers but have seen much of his excellent work.

[SMILEY]

I will certainly second Kev's endorsement,as i'm one of DB Replicas satisfied customers. With that sort of budget though you will certainly have a great deal of choice of some of the best Cobras around.
There is an article about the Autocraft Mk4 (AC Mk1V)_ in the first issue of Cobra magazine and it says that for £22,500 will get you a bit of a "roughie",£32,500 will get you an average condition car,and £50,000 will get you a " minter". Hope this helps.
Smiley

[crendonman]

AGroomster,

With that sort of money available you could (probably) get a Crendon Built by John Kerr at Crendon Replicas.

Give him a call and tell him I sent you!! (That should put him off you immediately!!)

John can be reached on 01296 651985.

Nothing against Dave Brookes (he's a top guy, and good quality work).

Just trying to keep a balance.

[robert]

Originally Posted by CrendonMan

AGroomster,

With that sort of money available you could (probably) get a Crendon Built by John Kerr at Crendon Replicas.

Just trying to keep a balance.

Or a GD, just for a bit more balance.

Rob

[fastco]

Thought i throw my 2 cents in here from across the pond ......
Was on tour in the U.K. last year visiting with a G-D customer & he took delivery of his rolling frame while i was there , i was impressed indeed , excellent work by Andy & his crew very well designed & engineered . We then went G-D for a look around & a chat with Andy , impressed again........ Top quality workmenship @ GD
Customers car complete now & he's 1 very happy G-D 427 owner

Stopped @ A K nice chaps , could'nt stay for the full tour , many people i've talked to very happy with there workmenship

Took a drive in DAX cars , impressed again...... missed stop'n into see Dave Brooks (DAX builder) @ D-B replicas , would have liked to have pop'd in for a tour. Heard nothing but praises about Daves Brooks quality & service & i'm sure to pop in for a vist next time .

It's a tough choice mate , i say do your homework keep asking questions ,see what you can afford don.t cheap out or cut corners , best of luck! Daryl / Dr.Dee

I thought Hawk were planning on some sort of turnkey deal? Sure they mentioned it at Stoneleigh.......
*2 pence in slot*
Kirkham too expensive, so Crendon for authenticity, GD for performance (with e type rear to get the wheel offsets 'right' ) or AK for budget.