When a Cobra 427, wearing ‘Daytona’ bodywork, was tested at 180mph on the M1, the Minister of Transport retaliated by slapping a 70mph speed limit on all Britain's roads.

This (apocryphal) story is typical of the folklore that surrounds one of the last production cars to be designed, built and bought purely for the joy of driving.

The GE 427 is a realistic replica of the 1960's classic; devastating acceleration, grossly illegal top speed, leech-like road holding and aggressive, head-turning body styling.

But with the advantages of modern engineering techniques and safety features.

GE Ltd.

offered four engine and three gearbox options which were fully rebuilt and guaranteed for 12 months.

The ladder style chassis was fully protected with two-part acrylic paint and waxoyl.

The front and rear suspension and brakes were taken and modified from a donor Jaguar which also supplied the identity and year of the car.

Rack and pinion steering and wheels are Halibrand replicas.

As the GE ...