Well what a grand idea.  I assume Phil is paying? 

Tuesday overnighter Newhaven / Dieppe with Andy and Ewan - in the Black Beast.
Camping Houx with DfH / Nopanic / Jules G / Martini et al.
Back Dieppe / Newhaven Monday evening.

Si, I've sent you a PM.

Good move.  I'm looking to go to CR6ZZ in 215/60/15 (or 225) and 245/60/15 when my current Pirellis are done.

Good, correct speed rated 15" tyres are getting quite rare. Avon CR6ZZ are a good race / road tyre (although not much tread depth and a softer compound). http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/avon-cr6zz
Also, Pirelli Cinturatos are available again http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/pirelli-cinturato

Hawk have pretty much dominated the 289 replica market for years and have refined their product with lots of development.
There's a couple of early Hawk 289s around here that run on MGB suspension as per his original design.  His later cars have gone with Jaguar suspension but he's tried to retain the 3" tube chassis as per the original.

Good choice with the 48IDFs.  Will be fun to set up.  Much better than a Holley in a turkey pan like the 427 copies.
Lots of 289 info here - http://www.the289register.com/ or there's the UK Cobra Replica Club.

From the look of that last photo, am I right in guessing you are building it as LHD?
Keep us posted.

Well would you look at that.  What a beauty Si. 289 with hardtop. 

You going for a 289 FIA style build? A Hawk?  302 with Toploader?
We demand more info and pics 

For pure slapslick and ultimate car carnage, how about The Blues Brothers.

Merry Christmas to you all.  See you in that field in June.

The toilets don't always have a seat, however 

Kerrie, welcome.
You won't be able to resist for much longer, a visit to Le Mans is a MUST.

Great news Tom.

RIP Jack, a hero in the world of Cobras.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/125633

That's assuming you've fixed your motormen by then! 

Light weight.  You missed a crackin' weekend.