Solved - NEH 2324: 2SSIC electric record car by SSI Racing, San Diego

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Identify this car correctly and who built it, for 1 point:

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Experts?

[dzima1985]

Shelby Cobra Daytona Replica, made by Factory Five Racing?

[D-type]

Cobra Daytona replica from Hi-Tech, South Africa, circa 2010

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Shelby Cobra Daytona Replica, made by Factory Five Racing?

No...

Cobra Daytona replica from Hi-Tech, South Africa, circa 2010

..and No!
Despite appearances...

[dzima1985]

Peter Brock's Superformance Brock Daytona?

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Peter Brock's Superformance Brock Daytona?

No.
Whatever it is it does seem to use the Daytona's body, but it's not a Daytona Cobra at all by anyone..

[D-type]

If it's not a Cobra replica, is there a Datsun 260Z underneath?

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If it's not a Cobra replica, is there a Datsun 260Z underneath?

No Datsun bits that I'm aware of..

[gilescooperuk]

mx-5 based?

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mx-5 based?

Not that I know of!

[D-type]

Perhaps we should establish where this Cobra 'replica' was built.  Was it built in Japan?

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Perhaps we should establish where this Cobra 'replica' was built.  Was it built in Japan?

Not Japan, no.
Although I replied 'No' to dzima1985's question in Reply #2 because that's not what this car is now, it would perhaps be fairer to say that is what it started out as before it became what it is now!

[mekubb]

So to be clear : the car started out as a Cobra Daytona Replica (by Factory Five ?) but now it has been converted into another car ? Meaning that the engine and/or body has been changed ?

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So to be clear : the car started out as a Cobra Daytona Replica (by Factory Five ?) but now it has been converted into another car ? Meaning that the engine and/or body has been changed ?

Yes, a Factory Five Cobra Daytona Replica body has been used to create something different.  Clearly the body is the same, so it must be mechanical..

[geology]

It's an electric conversion by SSI Racing in San Diego called the 2S.S.I.C. Electric 65 Coupe, their website says 10 cars were/will be/maybe built in 2010

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It's an electric conversion by SSI Racing in San Diego called the 2S.S.I.C. Electric 65 Coupe, their website says 10 cars were/will be/maybe built in 2010

Yes, that's it!
Good digging!