Handbuilt Car in DXB - the King Cobra

Steeroid · 24th April 2008, 12:48

I saw this on the front page of a tabloid today and thought ajmat had moved to the UAE!

More than the story of the car, it is also a story about life!

Xpress: News | King Cobra: Made in the UAE

Dippy · 24th April 2008, 12:58

Quite a success story there. Nothing is impossible. These kind of stories just go to prove that dreams indeed do come true.

You want to buy one of those Steer ?

ajmat · 24th April 2008, 13:06

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

I saw this on the front page of a tabloid today and thought ajmat had moved to the UAE!

More than the story of the car, it is also a story about life!

Xpress: News | King Cobra: Made in the UAE

hmmmmm, I think I would have given the friendly neighbourhood Don a call first rather he discovering via the newspaper

R32_GTR · 24th April 2008, 13:13

Excellent accomplishment!!

Why twin roll bars though? (the original had only one) but extra protection never hurts..especially on a custom frame and shell..

It is actually very similar on authenticity.. in regards to handling..the original 427 cobra was called a "widow maker" because of its handling..

Getting one steer? cheers:

RPMPKDMFF · 24th April 2008, 14:16

Excellent work. Wish him all the best. It is a great project, will keep an eye out for one of these out here. The dash is simple and nice and the throw shift is beautiful.

Steeroid · 24th April 2008, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Dippy

You want to buy one of those Steer ?

At Dhs125k its pretty cheap....question is - WHY would I want to own one of these? This is meant for those who need cars that attract attention, and I'm not in that bucket.

I'll be going across to meet this chap, though.

How about a few for Main Chalaon Motors?

EDIT: For those who havent noticed, the 13 pics attached to the article are available on this link:

Xpress: News | National

netchef · 24th April 2008, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

I saw this on the front page of a tabloid today and thought ajmat had moved to the UAE!

More than the story of the car, it is also a story about life!

Xpress: News | King Cobra: Made in the UAE

Fantastic. Thanks for that. The Cobra is one of my all-time favourites for raunch and appeal.

speedzak · 24th April 2008, 17:07

Wow! An achievement that is. Especially being it in UAE where anything automotive means imported.
I think I am a bit capable of the bucket Steer is talking of, so I would definitely try to get one for that price. Lekin, I will have to do the maintenance or what? :@

Aditya · 11th May 2008, 12:20

Amazing achievement!
It's my long time dream to drive an AC Cobra someday. Monster power, short wheelbase and a challenge to keep on the road.

srijit · 11th May 2008, 14:23

0-100 in 3.6 secs? Wish it had wings, so that it could fly

sujaylahiri · 11th May 2008, 15:11

Wow looks pretty good. And nice engine.

So when can we expect this on Top Gear? (Jezza are you listening?)

GTO · 12th May 2008, 14:51

Great lunch read, and cheers to his spirit. I do hope that his cars meet with some level of market success.

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I'll be going across to meet this chap, though.

Lets have an interview too, posted with a liberal dose of Steer humour!

srijit · 12th May 2008, 16:00

Do ask him if he plans to export to India. Does he have plans for any other car designs?

24th April 2008, 12:48	#1
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Handbuilt Car in DXB - the King Cobra I saw this on the front page of a tabloid today and thought ajmat had moved to the UAE! More than the story of the car, it is also a story about life! Xpress: News \| King Cobra: Made in the UAE
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24th April 2008, 12:58	#2
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,467 Times	Quite a success story there. Nothing is impossible. These kind of stories just go to prove that dreams indeed do come true. You want to buy one of those Steer ?
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24th April 2008, 13:13	#4
R32_GTR BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 548 Thanked: 201 Times View My Garage	Excellent accomplishment!! Why twin roll bars though? (the original had only one) but extra protection never hurts..especially on a custom frame and shell.. It is actually very similar on authenticity.. in regards to handling..the original 427 cobra was called a "widow maker" because of its handling.. Getting one steer? cheers:
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24th April 2008, 14:16	#5
RPMPKDMFF BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharjah Posts: 169 Thanked: 29 Times	Excellent work. Wish him all the best. It is a great project, will keep an eye out for one of these out here. The dash is simple and nice and the throw shift is beautiful.
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24th April 2008, 17:07	#8
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Wow! An achievement that is. Especially being it in UAE where anything automotive means imported. I think I am a bit capable of the bucket Steer is talking of, so I would definitely try to get one for that price. Lekin, I will have to do the maintenance or what? :@
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11th May 2008, 12:20	#9
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,835 Thanked: 77,063 Times View My Garage	Amazing achievement! It's my long time dream to drive an AC Cobra someday. Monster power, short wheelbase and a challenge to keep on the road.
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11th May 2008, 14:23	#10
srijit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 598 Thanked: 8 Times	0-100 in 3.6 secs? Wish it had wings, so that it could fly
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11th May 2008, 15:11	#11
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Wow looks pretty good. And nice engine. So when can we expect this on Top Gear? (Jezza are you listening?)
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12th May 2008, 16:00	#13
srijit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 598 Thanked: 8 Times	Do ask him if he plans to export to India. Does he have plans for any other car designs? Last edited by srijit : 12th May 2008 at 16:00. Reason: export != import
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