Win a V8 Cobra—without buying a ticket
The Cobra Association of South Africa is offering a custom-built replica with a V8 engine and automatic gearbox through a free promotional draw.
Current intended draw date: 30 July 2027
The Win a Cobra competition is a genuine free-entry promotion administered by the Cobra Association of South Africa. Eligible entrants complete the official online form for one standard entry, with one additional promotional entry available for following the Association’s official Facebook page. No purchase or payment is required. The prize is a custom-built Cobra replica with a V8 engine and automatic transmission, but its exact colour, trim and final specification remain at the promoter’s discretion.
Quick competition facts
| Prize | One custom-built replica Cobra kit-build motor vehicle |
|---|---|
| Engine and gearbox | V8 engine and automatic transmission |
| Promoter | Cobra Association of South Africa |
| Competition type | Free-entry promotional competition |
| Entry cost | No purchase or payment required |
| Who can enter? | South African citizens or permanent residents aged 18 or older with a valid South African driver’s licence |
| Standard entries | One per participant |
| Additional entry | One promotional entry for liking and following the official Cobra Association Facebook page, subject to verification |
| Current intended draw | Friday, 30 July 2027 |
| Registration costs | Registration, licensing and roadworthy certification paid by the promoter |
| Cash alternative | Not available |
Is the Win a Cobra competition real?
Yes. The entry form, promoter details and complete terms are published by the Cobra Association of South Africa on its official website. The terms identify the Association as the promoter and describe the promotion as a free-entry competition intended to comply with South African law, including the Consumer Protection Act where applicable.
The competition is presented in partnership with King Price Insurance. Consent to receive a no-obligation insurance quote is optional and, according to the official page, has no effect on the validity of an entry. Facebook is not the organiser or sponsor of the promotion.
How to enter the Cobra competition
What exactly can you win?
The prize is one custom-built replica Cobra vehicle fitted with a V8 engine and an automatic gearbox. The promoter will pay for registration, licensing and roadworthy certification before handover. The vehicle cannot be exchanged for cash.
The terms deliberately avoid promising a particular manufacturer, engine capacity, power output, chassis, paint colour, interior, wheels or equipment list. The promoter retains sole discretion over the final make, model, specification, colour, trim, components and presentation. Promotional pictures are illustrative and may not show the actual finished prize.
Who can enter?
The promotion is open only to South African citizens and permanent residents who are 18 or older. Entrants must hold a valid South African driver’s licence both when the draw takes place and when the vehicle is awarded. The selected winner must provide proof of identity, age, residence and licence status before receiving the car.
Directors, members, employees, officers, agents and contractors of the promoter cannot enter. The exclusion also covers suppliers directly involved in administering the competition and the immediate family, spouses, life partners or business associates of excluded persons.
How many entries can one person receive?
Each participant is limited to one standard entry through the official form. One additional promotional entry is available for following and liking the official Cobra Association Facebook page. That means the published route provides a maximum of two entries per qualifying participant—not unlimited paid chances.
The terms prohibit multiple identities, fictitious profiles, bots, scripts, vote farms, automated submissions and similar attempts to manipulate the draw. The promoter may reject entries it cannot verify or disqualify suspected abuse.
Important competition dates
| Opening date | To be published on the official website and social platforms |
|---|---|
| Closing date | Not separately specified in the current published terms |
| Current intended draw | Friday, 30 July 2027 |
| Winner contact | The promoter will endeavour to make contact within five business days after the draw |
| Response window | Ten business days after attempted notification; failure to respond can lead to forfeiture |
| Collection or delivery arrangement | Within 30 calendar days after notification of the win |
The promoter may amend, suspend or cancel the competition when reasonably necessary because of circumstances such as technical failures, force majeure, legal requirements, fraud prevention or operational issues. Any changes should be published on its official channels.
How will the winner be selected?
The winner will be chosen by random draw conducted by or on behalf of the promoter. The Association may appoint an independent attorney, accountant, auditor or other suitably qualified person to supervise or verify the process. The published result is described as final and binding, subject to applicable law.
Before the vehicle is released, the selected entrant must provide satisfactory eligibility documents. If the person cannot be contacted, does not respond within ten business days, supplies invalid information or fails to meet the rules, the prize may be forfeited and an alternative winner selected.
What costs could the winner still face?
Paid by the promoter
- Vehicle registration
- Licensing
- Roadworthy certification
Winner’s responsibility
- Insurance and approval for cover
- Transport or mutually agreed delivery costs
- Transfer-of-ownership costs
- Fuel and ongoing maintenance
- Taxes and other compliance expenses
The prize is awarded voetstoots—effectively in its existing condition. Because it is a kit-build or replica-style vehicle, the terms say no manufacturer warranty applies unless the promoter confirms one in writing. Any component or workmanship warranty will be communicated separately. The promoter also does not guarantee that an insurer will approve cover.
Privacy and the optional insurance quote
The official form requests personal information needed to administer the draw. The terms say information will be processed under POPIA, will not be sold to third parties and may be shared with service providers or professional advisers where reasonably necessary for competition administration.
Entrants can separately choose whether King Price Insurance may contact them with a no-obligation quote. The promoter says this permission is optional and does not affect entry. Read every consent box before submitting rather than assuming all marketing permissions are required.
Important rules people might miss
- The standard entry is free and no purchase is necessary.
- Only one standard entry is allowed per participant.
- Following the official Facebook page can provide only one additional entry.
- A valid South African driver’s licence is required at both the draw and award stages.
- The final vehicle specification and colour are not guaranteed by promotional images.
- The car is awarded voetstoots and may not include a manufacturer warranty.
- The promoter pays registration, licensing and roadworthy costs, but not every ownership expense.
- The winner must respond and arrange collection or delivery within the published time limits.
- The prize cannot be exchanged for cash.
- The current draw date is described as intended and may be amended on the official channels.
Is it worth entering?
For an eligible South African enthusiast, the financial barrier is unusually low because there is no entry fee. The sensible trade-off is time and personal information rather than ticket spending. Use the official form, provide accurate information, read the optional marketing consent carefully and do not submit duplicate entries.
The prize could be highly desirable, but enter with realistic expectations. The number of total valid entries is not published, the exact vehicle specification is still flexible and no participant can be promised favourable odds. Free entry also means there is no legitimate reason to pay an intermediary.
Enter only on the official website
The Cobra Association page contains the current entry form, full terms, partner disclosure and any future date changes. Intre does not collect entries.
Frequently asked questions
Is the South African Win a Cobra competition real?
Yes. The Cobra Association of South Africa publishes the official form, promoter identity and full terms on its website.
How much does it cost to enter?
Nothing. The published terms state that entry is free and no purchase or payment is required.
What Cobra is the prize?
A custom-built replica Cobra kit-build vehicle with a V8 engine and automatic gearbox. The final make, colour, trim, components and detailed specification are chosen by the promoter.
When is the draw?
The current intended draw date is Friday, 30 July 2027. Check the official page because the promoter may amend published dates.
Who can enter?
South African citizens or permanent residents aged 18 or older who hold a valid South African driver’s licence, subject to the exclusions in the terms.
Can I enter more than once?
You may submit one standard entry and may qualify for one additional entry by following and liking the official Cobra Association Facebook page.
Are registration and licensing included?
Yes. The promoter says it will pay registration, licensing and roadworthy-certification costs. Insurance, transport and other ownership expenses remain the winner’s responsibility.
Does the vehicle have a warranty?
No manufacturer warranty applies unless specifically confirmed in writing. Any component or workmanship warranties will be communicated separately.
Do I have to accept an insurance quote?
No. Permission for King Price to contact you is optional and, according to the official page, does not affect your competition entry.
Official sources
- Cobra Association of South Africa — official Win a Cobra entry page and Terms and Conditions
- Cobra Association of South Africa — official promoter website
Independent information notice: Intre is an independent automotive and information website. We do not organise or administer the Win a Cobra promotion, collect personal information, issue entries, select the winner or increase anyone’s chance of winning. This article was checked against the organiser’s published information on 2 September 2026. Dates, eligibility and prize details may change. Always review the latest official Terms and Conditions before entering. The vehicle image in this article is illustrative and does not show the confirmed final prize specification.