Brian Smith Says Mk4 Roadster Drives Like a Champ

Posted on August 3, 2012 by in What's New

You might recall us posting a story on D. Brian Smith’s upcoming book How to Build Cobra Kit Cars + Buying Used a few months ago. We just received an e-mail from Brian about a new post he has published over on the Redline Review website discussing his first test drive in his finished Mk4 Roadster.

In the article, Brian discusses some items to look for before heading out for your first drive, then he gets into the fun part. “On our maiden voyage, the Mk4 performed like a champ,” writes Brian. “The Factory Five Racing Mk4 Roadster offers stunning and reliable performance and is absolutely beautiful to gaze upon.”

To read Brian’s full write-up, click here.

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