Kit cars are probably not unlike boats, in that it’s a very exciting day when the boxes of parts arrive, but less so when it’s three years later, the car remains unbuilt, and it’s taking up way too much space in your garage. This 1965 AC Cobra replica is an Everett Morrison kit that the seller has accumulated numerous spare parts for, but admittedly will require a few more shopping trips in order to have all the parts necessary for finishing. The Cobra kit car is located in New Hampshire, and the seller has listed it here on craigslist with an asking price of $11,500. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Pat F. for the find. 

Everett Morrison is a well-known name in the Cobra replica business, but their reputation is a mixed bag. The build quality is supposedly quite good, but their customer service reputation less so. It seems the company was previously located in Florida and was then sold and relocated to Houston; following the move to Texas is when many enthusiasts on message boards claim the quality dropped off. Regardless, almost all kit car owners universally agree that the frames are super strong and the body construction superior to other kits.

The seller has gone the route of a Ford small block with a Toploader manual transmission. The drivetrain is not hooked up; it has simply been mounted for photos. No details on the health of the engine are provided, i.e. was it rebuilt before being installed or just a known good engine. The front suspension is lifted from a Mustang II and the rear end is a Ford 9”. No side pipes are included, but the seller notes it does need them – both for form and function, in my opinion. The engine certainly looks good sitting there, but that’s all that has happened with the drivetrain since the seller embarked on the build. New wheels and tires will also be needed, according to the listing.

All interior components except for the seats are still needed. Like many kit car companies, you can likely buy the missing components from Everett Morrison, but given the online reputation for customer service, it seems you would be waiting for those parts for some time. Many boxes of new parts are shown to be included with the sale, including gauges, emblems, wiring harnesses, wing windows, seat brackets, and more. While the next owner will have to sort out what’s missing and what’s included, as the seller points out – now is a great time to build a kit car.