Cobra Replica – KCC 219

Built by Kit Car Centre and carrying serial number KCC 219, this Cobra Replica is all about one thing: proper, old-school driving theatre.

Finished in pearl white with teal striping, it has the stance, attitude and presence you want from a Cobra-style machine. The 15-inch chrome steel wheels with Halibrand-style inserts and knock-off spinners complete the period look, giving it that wide, purposeful roadster appeal before you even turn the key.

And when you do turn the key, the real fun starts.

Up front is a Chevrolet 350ci V8, paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox, delivering the kind of raw, analogue performance that modern cars simply do not offer anymore. This is not a car that hides the experience from you, it puts the sound, the torque, the heat and the road right in your hands.

The motor was rebuilt in June 2024 at a cost of R53,000, and has been upgraded with Edelbrock heads, inlet and manifold, an E-Street 315HP Performance Kit, 600CFM carburettor and Performer 2101 cam. The result is stronger response, more character and a V8 soundtrack that feels exactly right in a lightweight open-top Cobra.

Jaguar suspension helps keep the car planted, giving it a more confident feel on the road while still keeping that wild, mechanical edge that makes these cars so addictive to drive.

Inside, it stays true to the Cobra formula: low-slung seating, Jaguar instruments, additional gauges and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. No unnecessary fuss. Just you, the gearbox, the V8 and the road ahead.

Bold, loud and properly engaging, this Cobra Replica is built for the buyer who wants presence, performance and pure weekend-machine excitement.

A proper driver’s car with big V8 attitude.