Built between 2021 and 2024 by a well-known Cobra racer on a no-expense-spared basis, this car utilises the best quality components available, ensuring both period accuracy and competitive performance. The chassis and body were supplied by Gerry Hawkridge (Hawk cars) and the aluminium coachwork has been finished in dark blue by Anson Clarke of Tetworth – all fabrication work was carried out by RW Racing and Eugene Farrell (ex Prodrive). The Cobra is correctly fitted with a period-correct, all new FIA sealed engine by Peter Knight (460bhp/395ft-lb). The Ford 289ci is fitted with MDS 6AL ignition (also wired for points) and has Peter Knight manifolds / exhausts with an RW Racing-developed stainless steel (re-packable) system. 

A Jim Inglese throttle linkage and KRS lightweight clutch were also incorporated into the build and the Ford motor is mated to a Rolltek T10 gearbox, with ’S’ ratios and a rose-jointed Hurst shifter (again built by RW Racing). Power is transmitted to the circuit via a gripper differential (3.2 ratio) and Hawk heavy-duty race prop shafts, plus engine and diff mounts. The Cobra rides on Koni 8211 shock absorbers and is fitted with coil springs by Brost Forge / RW. The anti roll bars are also RW-supplied units and stopping is aided via Girling ORA/CRA callipers with Tilton Master Cylinders and pedal box bias adjustment. 

The magnesium wheels and aluminium spinners were manufactured by Crosthwaite & Gardiner and are shod with period-correct FIA legal Dunlop L-section tyres. The car is fitted with a bespoke welded T45 roll cage by Custom Fabrications and the 165-litre safety bladder tank was supplied by Premier Fuel Systems. A lightweight Tillet B6 ‘Screamer’ seat is fitted to the cockpit, along with a Lifeline Zero 360 lightweight electric fire extinguisher system and Cartek GT Battery safety cut-out.