Buchanan

Buchanan were fiberglass-bodied sports cars produced in Sydney, New South Wales from 1956 until the about 1960. The first version was based on the Aston-Martin DB 35 and later made available in kit form, the later model was called a Cobra first produced in 1958, of which seven were made.

Also part of the Ivan Hoffmann Collection, but not appearing here are copies of - articles; for sale advertisements; information from www.buchananmotorcompany.com ; article from

www.historicvehicles.com.au and from Great Australian Sports Cars And Specials by Mike McCarthy.

November 1956 Wheels

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October 1956 Australian Motor Sports

August 1957 Australian Motor Sports page 1-2

July 1957 Australian Motor Sport

July 1957 Australian Motor Sport

February 1958 Sports Car World page 1-2

February 1958 Sports Car World page 3-4

August 1959 Modern Motor

June 1961 Australian Motor Sports March 1989

Classic & Sports Car page 1-2

Classic & Sports Car page 3-4

Buchanan Cobra Trademark

May 1997 Australian Classic Car Monthly page 1-2

May 1997 Australian Classic Car Monthly page 3-4