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Our website is under construction and should be online by the 1st week of June 08, below is some brief information regarding our cars.
However if you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to call us on 0191 492 6019 or email us at:
carsales@a1autocraft.co.uk
About A1 Autocraft Cars
A1 Autocraft Cars is a small, enthusiastic specialist car company. We manufacture a range of classic recreations that are faithful to the original yet have subtle upgrades to make modern motoring a practical proposition.
We also offer a bespoke customisation service for any vehicle from simple body modifications to full one off originals. We have supplied many custom projects to high profile clients. Our extensive knowledge base and eye for creative flair allows us to offer an unparalleled service.
Our restoration team have completed many classic restorations from full nut and bolt rebuilds to simple repairs and upgrades.
Our workshops are fully equipped and clinically clean. We pride ourselves on the care and presentation of our facility and this is reflected in the care and presentation of the vehicles we produce.
We have in-house fabrication and engineering facilities that allow specialist part manufacture and adaptation. During most restoration projects these facilities are used on a regular basis.
Our network of suppliers, sourced and used over many years, ensure the highest quality of parts and products. We only use reliable, high quality suppliers in many different areas, bringing them together on a restoration ensures total quality.
Our component programs are structured for a fast, trouble free and rewarding build. A1 Autocraft build the same component programs into finished cars every day, by doing this we have refined the program to allow a fast, high quality build. Also you can rest assured that the parts going into your build are the same high quality parts that we use on every finished car.
We don’t believe in offering just some of the parts you need to complete your build, if you buy a component program from A1 you will receive every part needed for
completion. Our component programs can be assembled by anyone with moderately competent mechanical knowledge and tools. The refinements we have developed for the component program through many years of building finished cars means that there is no fabrication involved in the build. Every component program comes with a full build manual on DVD, however you are never alone; we offer phone and email support 6 days a week.
When you buy any of our models you can rest assured you are buying the very best in quality, performance and safety.
SC Cobra
Manufactured in 1967, the original Cobra was designed by one of the most respected names in high performance history... "Carroll Shelby". At the light weight of only 2,150 lbs. and over 500 factory horsepower under the hood, this was America's fastest production car ever. It was a proven champion both on and off the track.
Today the Cobra 427 S/C is one of the most sought after replica cars on the market. Our mold was taken from an original 1967, 427 S/C Cobra, and since that first body was made, we've grown to be the largest producer of Cobra replica bodies.
Daytona Coupe II
Based loosely on the AC Cobra Roadster, the Daytona Coupe II was designed for one reason, to beat Ferrari in the GT class. In 1965 it achieved that goal. Living a short but greatly successful racing life, the Daytona Coupe II was a landmark in car design and paved the way in race car development.
Today the Daytona Coupe II has a cult following from the Cobra crowd as well as vintage racers and car enthusiast in general. The original low production of this car and its high current value has made the replica version an attractive alternative to those wishing to own a piece of automotive history.
Jaguar C-Type
The C-Type went down in history as the car that brought Jaguar its first victory in the Le Mans 24 hour race, in 1951. its success certainly didn’t end there, the C-Type went on to gain impressive rankings in following Le Mans races, notching up another victory in 1953. Current estimations place the value of the 1953 winner at circa £2 million. You too can own a piece of history with this fine replica of the Jaguar C-Type. Our replica is a recreation using updated chassis components along with refined interior designs including custom seating and steering. VDO gauges are implemented into our redesigned dash to give a pleasing but nostalgic look. Our replica will accept small block Ford or Chevy drivetrains with the transmission of your choice. Several wheel choices are available that will be sure to satisfy your needs.
356 Speedster
A 356 Speedster guarantees the highest quality components and workmanship, as well as superb performance, and pure driving fun!
In September of 1954 Porsche introduced the 356 Speedster to the American marketplace. The light weight, bare to the bones example of the 356 line of automobiles soon became an American race icon. Fifty years later, our introduction of the 356 Speedster faithfully reproduces Dr. Porsche's original design while introducing innovation and state of the art engineering to the reproduction marketplace. When you purchase a 356 Speedster we guarantee your kit or turnkey build car will include the highest quality materials and workmanship, provide you with extreme driving pleasure, and possess unrivalled authenticity. Picture yourself in a 356 Speedster. Not only will you notice and feel the difference, but so will the admiring on lookers when you take it for a spin.
718 Racer
The 718 followed the world class winning 550, going on to even greater success in Formula 2, at Le Mans and later, Formula 1. With modifications to the original race car styling that allows the replica to be used on the street the 718 RSK gives you an unbeatable driving experience both on the road and the track.
550 Spyder
The 550 was the first Porsche car to be designed specifically for auto racing. The success of the 550 on the race track was a major, if not the major, contributing factor to the commercial success that Porsche still enjoys today. Forty years after its heralded unveiling, this Porsche legend lives on in the 550 Spyder. From the hand-fabricated 3" diameter steel tube frame to the original mid-engine concept,
this outstanding reproduction of the 1955 550 Spyder is faithful to the meticulous detailing and spirit
of Dr. Porsche’s original design