Almac Cars
| Almac Cars | |
|---|---|
| legal form | |
| founding | 1984 |
| Seat | Wellington , New Zealand |
| management | Alex McDonald |
| Branch | Automobile manufacturer |
| Website | www.almac.co.nz |
Almac Cars is a New Zealand manufacturer of automobiles .
Company history
Alex McDonald founded the company in Wellington in 1984 . He started producing automobiles and kit cars in 1985 . The brand name is Almac .
vehicles
The first model was the 427 SC . This is the replica of the AC Cobra . Various V8 engines from Chevrolet and Ford , some with 7000 cm³ displacement, drive the vehicles. While the front suspension comes from the Holden Torana , the rear suspension comes from Jaguar Cars .
In 1986 a smaller model followed, which was first called TC and later TG . It was based on the chassis of the Triumph Herald . A one-piece body made of fiberglass was mounted on top. Visually, the vehicle was similar to the MG T-Type . This model is no longer offered.
In 1995 the Saber appeared , which was only offered as a complete vehicle. This roadster was based on the Ford Cortina but had a V8 engine.
The club sprint is similar to the Lotus Seven . The Clubsprint XL is a bit bigger.
literature
- George Nick Georgano (Editor-in-Chief): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Volume 1: A – F. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1 , p. 38. (English)
Web links
- www.almac.co.nz (accessed December 6, 2015)
- d'auto (Dutch, accessed December 6, 2015)
Individual evidence
- ^ A b c d George Nick Georgano (editor-in-chief): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1 , p. 38. (English)
