AC Cobra replica's available in Thailand

[deeks]

Just came across this site selling fibreglass cobra replica's for 1450000 baht in Chiang Mai, after looking at the pics it seems a bit rich but for someone who might be desperate to own one it may be worth a look.

And the price doesnt include on road costs, I would expect for that money a fully road registered vehicle, can you imagine the headaches you will get when trying to have it registered.

http://ucrcar.com/

[IMHO]

Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs?

[Crossy]

Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs?

I really, really wish you hadn't said that, the image refuses to go away

[Jitar]

Interesting web site.

Unfortunate Logo.

I don't see any rego plates on the pics.

Maybe a reason for that.

[deeks]

Interesting web site.

Unfortunate Logo.

I don't see any rego plates on the pics.

Maybe a reason for that.

Agree,

As far as I have researched Kit cars are not register-able in Thailand, The only way around it is to have a registered chassis and bluebook, IE, maybe putting a fibreglass body on a Hilux chassis with bluebook. I have sent an email asking if the Roadster is register-able in Thailand and waiting for a reply.

[Woodsie888]

Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs?

I didn't notice that until you pointed it out, but the car just looks wrong in scale and shape to me.

[Pinot]

Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs?

I didn't notice that until you pointed it out, but the car just looks wrong in scale and shape to me.

The car looks perfect to me and I know these cars.

An impractical car, but a classic beauty. It's a race car from another era.

My 6 year old Mazda 2 now has 15k Km on it. I don't drive it much. When it rains and I have to (Buddha forgive) go to Phuket Town. I have no idea what I'd do with a Cobra, but I want it.

I also want a pony from Santa.

[silverado]

even not heard the engine ... and just looked the car on a speed of 40 m/h

sorry , but where is the powerful V8 ????????

[HidyHo]

Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs?

I really, really wish you hadn't said that, the image refuses to go away

I see a white bikini ...

[Crossy]

Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs?

I really, really wish you hadn't said that, the image refuses to go away

I see a white bikini ...

I think it's supposed to be the eyes and nose of a big cat.

Evidently some minds work differently

[Crossy]

Their Sales Agreement http://ucrcar.com/assets/sales-agreement.pdf says:-

1. The Seller will sell and made available in his facility to the Purchaser a fully
functioning and running Vehicle model UCR Roadster, registered in Thailand complying
local Laws.

Does this mean it can be made road-legal?

[IMHO]

Their Sales Agreement http://ucrcar.com/assets/sales-agreement.pdf says:-

1. The Seller will sell and made available in his facility to the Purchaser a fully

functioning and running Vehicle model UCR Roadster, registered in Thailand complying

local Laws.

Does this mean it can be made road-legal?

Don't ignore this part though:

The Seller and the Purchaser both acknowledge the sufficiency of this consideration. In addition to the purchase price specified in this Agreement, the amount of any present or future sales, use, excise or similar tax applicable to the sale of the Vehicle will be paid by the Purchaser, or alternatively, the Purchaser will provide the Seller with a tax exemption certificate acceptable to the applicable taxing authorities

Excise tax on 4.0L is 50%, plus 10% interior tax, plus VAT.

[NightRider70]

4 litres and top speed of 100 mph. Jap or diesel engine by any chance?

[kartman]

Daytona coupe with aircon would be better for Thailand

[IMHO]

4 litres and top speed of 100 mph. Jap or diesel engine by any chance?

I'm going to guess it's a Toyota 1UZ-FE

Any other guesses?

[IMHO]

Is it just me, or does the white 'device' in their logo look like a gentleman's sausage and eggs?

I really, really wish you hadn't said that, the image refuses to go away

I see a white bikini ...

I think it's supposed to be the eyes and nose of a big cat.

Evidently some minds work differently

LOL

Problem is, I can't unsee it now, even with these new suggestions

[Don Mega]

Interesting web site.

Unfortunate Logo.

I don't see any rego plates on the pics.

Maybe a reason for that.

Agree,

As far as I have researched Kit cars are not register-able in Thailand, The only way around it is to have a registered chassis and bluebook, IE, maybe putting a fibreglass body on a Hilux chassis with bluebook. I have sent an email asking if the Roadster is register-able in Thailand and waiting for a reply.

Defo and old pickup chassis is being used looking at the rails and steering box. Pre Runner/Hirider too by the looks of the ride height, should be good for tackling flooded soi's though.

[Jitar]

Yep, funny how the specs describe the chassis as Twin Tube Space Frame?

Looks like an old pickup chassis, shortened and boxed with the rear coils added.

Wonder why they did not pick something newer with rack and pinion steering?

Is the tax or registration more favourable for an old car? I.E. take an old chassis add an old Toyota V8 auto and a new fiberglass body.

[Naam]

Their Sales Agreement http://ucrcar.com/assets/sales-agreement.pdf says:-

1. The Seller will sell and made available in his facility to the Purchaser a fully

functioning and running Vehicle model UCR Roadster, registered in Thailand complying

local Laws.

Does this mean it can be made road-legal?

all what they have to do is using an existing chassis. there's a company in Pattaya that builds fun cars using a VW beetle chassis. no problems to register.

[kartman]

What's the performance increase of one roll of insulating tape and will two double it?.

[Crossy]

From the horse's mouth:-

... which come on a Toyota chassis with a V8 Lexus engine with auto gear ...

and

... the car price INCLUDES blue book and PoRoBo and is fully complying with Thai laws ...

Could well be a Vigo or Tuna chassis.

[IMHO]

From the horse's mouth:-

... which come on a Toyota chassis with a V8 Lexus engine with auto gear ...

and

... the car price INCLUDES blue book and PoRoBo and is fully complying with Thai laws ...

Could well be a Vigo or Tuna chassis.

Hrmmm... trying to make an excuse to travel to Chiangmai now to have a look

[Jitar]

The steering gear looks a older than a Vigo or Tuna. Maybe they swapped it or use an earlier Hilux chassis?

Drum brakes, a live axle with a V8 power and a light body should be interesting.

[IMHO]

The steering gear looks a older than a Vigo or Tuna. Maybe they swapped it or use an earlier Hilux chassis?

Drum brakes, a live axle with a V8 power and a light body should be interesting.

Heheh, well you don't expect much of a cottage industry car when it comes to driving dynamics

I'd consider spending this money just for the sheer beauty of it

But I'd need to source more original looking wheels, and it looks to me like it needs way more rubber..

[IMHO]

Must admit something don't look quite right about the ride...Yeh it's a copy but.....

I like this one........

cobra.jpg

The wheels on this one still aren't right though

[Jitar]

Windscreen looks a bit too tall and too upright in the web site pics as well.

[TheCruncher]

Must admit something don't look quite right about the ride...Yeh it's a copy but.....

I like this one........

cobra.jpg

The wheels on this one still aren't right though

Looks like a nice ride though...................Oh you mean the car?

[IMHO]

The real deal............With Ford 427ci (7 litre)) grunt....

AC.jpg

Ford grunt?!?!?!?!

Surely you mean Ford unreliability and poor after sales service?

[FracturedRabbit]

Saw this one in the UK, had Cobra badges so assume it is genuine.

DSC01726 by Spike Tennyson, on Flickr

[arthurwait]

Well it's definitely a 1uz-fe engine, although they don't come as standard with that power, is he accounting for better exhausts.

Is it a cut in 2 crown chassis ? Although the axle looks like it has leaf spring mounts. Brake master cylinder says Nissan.

Is that a home made rod end a bolt thread welded to a tube ?

An independent suspension gearbox, rubber doughnut not sliding joint being used with a live axle ?

Nylocs ?

Interesting front coilover mounts.

Rear spring/ dampers are they leaned back ?

Where is the other end of the panhard rod ?