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Title: MotorWeek's "retro review" of the Autokraft MkIV
Post by: SunDude on April 09, 2015, 15:02:39

Back in 1986, PBS's long-running MotorWeek TV show did a special "retro review" of four 1980s exotic cars, including the then-new Autokraft MkIV Cobra.
   
   Watch the whole thing, or jump ahead to the 20:40 mark for the Autokraft segment.
   
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB6Qwb-RO8M&feature=youtu.be&t=20m39s

Title: MotorWeek's "retro review" of the Autokraft MkIV
Post by: SunDude on April 10, 2015, 01:52:03

The MkIV featured in this program is a rather unusual colour. Can anyone ID the specific car number?  Is it AK1087?

Title: MotorWeek's "retro review" of the Autokraft MkIV
Post by: AK1131 on April 10, 2015, 03:24:14

I have a 1986. Makes me feel good.

Title: MotorWeek's "retro review" of the Autokraft MkIV
Post by: Mark IV on April 10, 2015, 05:26:24

Brian,
   
   I doubt it is 1087. When that episode was filmed we were to provide a car however the car we intended to use was sold so Clinton Ford stepped in with a replacement. The car we sold was in the 106X range and was a fresh arrival so I think 1087 would have been later. Trevor should be able to look up what units went to Clinton and find it. I have a list of the colors that Clinton ordered someplace so it should be possible to narrow down the possibilities.

Title: MotorWeek's "retro review" of the Autokraft MkIV
Post by: French Frie on April 10, 2015, 09:47:33

thanks for sharing, Brian !