
Embark on a journey through the meticulous creation of my Cobra kit car.
This site chronicles every step, from initial concept to the roaring engine, all documented with passion and precision.
Join me as I bring this automotive dream to life.
Introduction
I've made this, my Gardner Douglas (GD) Cobra build website, to illustrate my progress during my sessions in the garage, and I’m pleased to say the build was a pleasantly challenging and rewarding experience. The WoW factor comes after the research, the sourcing, the measuring, the remeasuring, the drilling and cutting, and doing things that were not within my comfort zone.
Loads of research were enough to focus me to get the build right and done properly, and contrary to popular belief, you don't have to be a whiz-bang mechanic to get the job done... Getting oily is a personal option — or not, as the case might be.
But... If you want a quick look at everything before you dive in, get yourself a coffee and take a look at this:
My Build in 15 Minutes... Click on the photo (If you dare..!)