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GD T70 just got practical
Posted by Madabout News on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 12:28 AM |
 Gardner Douglas have for 2012 introduced the T70 moda, featuring a modular all-weather roof system for their iconic GD T70. If the T70 wasn't beautiful enough, it just got practical too. Here is what GD have to say about their new model.
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Caterham SP 300R Tracktime
Posted by Madabout News on Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 at 11:42 AM |
 Caterham recently unveiled it's new track car the SP 300R and took the opportunity to let customers take a trip around Rockingham Motor Speedway following a test and PR session at Spain's Jerez race track.
Here is what Caterham and F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen had to say about the whole experience.
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Nostalgia Cars under new ownership
Posted by Madabout News on Monday, November 7th, 2011 at 10:57 PM |
 Nostalgia Cars are a long established quality kit car manufacturer and here at Madabout have been a long admirer of their fantastic Jaguar XK and C Type replicas as well as their Ogle.
Owners for the last 15 years Simon Davis and Chris Boyer, have decided to pass on the batton of responsibility to a new owner.
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UPDATE - Tribute GT launched at Stoneleigh kit car show 2011
Posted by Madabout News on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 at 11:58 PM |
 If you've hankered for a bit of the elite GT coupe market but didn't fancy the elite price tag then newcomers Tribute Automotive might have come up with the answer with their new Tribute GT Coupe body conversion. Clearly inspired by a certain VW owned (booo) badge but also a unique design at the same time, the Tribute GT Coupe has Japanese underpinnings in the form of a Toyota Supra.
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GT40 Carbon Fibre Monocoque Chassis from Tornado
Posted by Madabout News on Sunday, November 7th, 2010 at 10:42 PM |
 Tornado Sports Cars have been busy over the last few years perfecting the design and creation of what we believe to be the first Carbon Fibre Monocoque chassis not only for a GT40 replica but for the kit car industry as a whole.
Designed by an ex F1 design engineer it utilizes F1 construction methods throughout and makes a huge technical leap for the industry, and we are sure other kit manufacturers will follow to offer a high end, light weight option to their range.
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Supersnake and Minari kit cars now offered by Peninsula Sports Cars
Posted by Madabout News on Sunday, August 1st, 2010 at 10:40 PM |
 Boss and owner of new kit car manufacturer Peninsula Sports Cars got in touch with Madabout-Kitcars.com to keep us up to date with progress of his latest purchases, the Minari and Supersnake, a modern Cobra style car for the budget conscious.
Paul will tell you more.....
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Renault F1 throw their doors open
Posted by Madabout News on Sunday, August 1st, 2010 at 09:34 PM |
 Not the usual kit car related news but most kit car bods are general car nuts so this could well be of interest.
The Renault F1 Team will once again support National Motorsport Week by opening its doors to give members of the public a glimpse behind the scenes of its Enstone technical centre from 11th to the 13th of August.
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Merlin TF making a welcome return
Posted by Madabout News on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at 12:41 AM |
 The Merlin TF has always been one of my favourite kit cars and its great news that it is making a return under new ownership.
Garry Wilson is the new owner - long time fan of the Merlin himself and now aiming to get the Merlin back into production with new donor developments to boot.
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IVA Deadline looming, be prepared
Posted by Madabout News on Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 11:06 AM |
 Thanks to Greatoldone, Marlin and VOSA for the IVA dispensation reminder relating to Fuel tanks and glass.
See the thread and words from VOSA relating to the dispensation which ends on 29th April 2010.
Basically this relates to VOSA giving kit car manufacturers time to sell off old stock of glass and tanks that complied with SVA but not the new rules of IVA. This dispensation ends on the 29th April 2010, so if you have non IVA compliant glass, plastic safety glass or fuel tanks in your kit then you have until the deadline to get your car tested or face having to replace the items.
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Stonking Subura WR3 V-Storm
Posted by Madabout News on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 at 12:54 AM |
 The new Subaru based version of the much acclaimed SDR V-Storm has been in development since last year. Following excellent independent reviews of the earlier Aprilia based model, many people have keenly followed the new build, and have been awaiting its arrival with anticipation. With more than 300bhp of Subaru Imprezza Turbo charged power, and minimal weight after initial testing the company say the new demonstrator car is devastatingly quick ! Power to weight ratio exceeds 500bhp per tonne producing true supercar performance at a fraction of supercar costs. 0-60 mph low 3 seconds and staggering mid- range acceleration.
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