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This American manufacturer operated under the name Mike Allen Specialties, based in Boise, Idaho. The company specialized in producing a replica of the Shelby 427 Cobra, offering its own distinctive touches to differentiate it from other reproductions on the market.

One of the most notable design departures was a front end that tilted upward in a manner reminiscent of the Jaguar XKE, giving the car a visual identity separate from the traditional Cobra silhouette. The vehicle was built on a tubular steel frame engineered for flexibility in component sourcing.

Buyers could specify the car with Ford Mustang II front suspension paired with Corvette suspension at the rear, or opt for a full Corvette suspension setup sourced from a 1984 model, front and rear. This adaptability allowed customers to tailor handling characteristics and ease of parts sourcing to their preferences.

The car was offered both as a complete, factory-assembled vehicle and as a kit for home assembly, a common practice among small-scale replica manufacturers of the era seeking to reach a broader range of enthusiasts and budgets.