Nigel Dean, Technical Editor of Kit Car and Cobra magazines, has just finished building one of the finest DAX 427s in existence today. Using his renowned building skills, Nigel has shared his twelve month journey to DAX 427 ownership with readers of both publications.

Having now driven the car for a few months, he has kindly agreed to give us one more insight into the build process. So if you are considering a DAX 427 be warned - the following pages will undoubtedly get you reaching for that cheque book.

If you are thinking of building a 427 Cobra replica you are rather spoilt for choice. Apart from the Caterham Super Seven there has been no other car replicated to such a fever pitch. At present there are probably just shy of a dozen manufacturers faithfully recreating the 60s muscle car. So why did I choose the DAX 427? Even more importantly, after investing over 1000 hours plus in my garage was it all worthwhile?