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Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on March 10, 2012, 19:54:41: AC MkVI at the Geneva Motorshow, for some reason without AC badges. No UK price quoted.

   (http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/Chafford1/63121215575201600x1060.jpg)

   (http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/Chafford1/63121215584741600x1060.jpg)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on March 31, 2012, 16:45:48: And another photo of the AC stand at Geneva with the MkVI in the foreground:

(http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/Chafford1/427992_255123424574920_110063782414219_570181_913464039_n.jpg)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on May 25, 2012, 15:34:38: This video of the Mk VI is on You Tube. Rather a lot of wind noise but the Corvette LS3 V8 sounds good and revs well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDvvZAesRoI
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on June 09, 2012, 18:58:36: And further Mk VI photos:

   (http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/Chafford1/W7161628_1.jpg)

   (http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/Chafford1/W7161628.jpg)

   (http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/Chafford1/W7161628_2.jpg)

   (http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/Chafford1/W7161628_3.jpg)

   (http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/Chafford1/W7161628_4.jpg)

   (http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/Chafford1/W7161628_5.jpg)

   (http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/Chafford1/W7161628_9.jpg)

   (http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/Chafford1/W7161628_7.jpg)

   (http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/Chafford1/W7161628_6.jpg)

   (http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii504/Chafford1/W7161628_8.jpg)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: SB7019 on June 09, 2012, 22:05:59: I'm afraid it still looks like a very well trimmed Dax to me - though at least the exposed boot (trunk) hinges have now gone. The droopy rear end, where the mould appears to have sagged looks, particularly odd. An side effect of this is that the rear bumper looks far too low to the ground and I would be amazed if it meets EU bumper height regulations.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on June 09, 2012, 22:07:59: So we can safely assume you won't be swapping your Superblower for a Mk VI. [;)][;)]
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: SB7019 on June 09, 2012, 23:14:54: You got it in one! If it were ever "totalled" I might be tempted to put the insurance money into a Kirkham though? Trouble is that if it were as the result of a crash I doubt if I would be alive to make such decisions[B)]
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: nikbj68 on June 10, 2012, 00:02:17: Could we all form an orderly queue on the left for those who would like to steal Mr P d R-H`s pride & joy, as we`d hate for him to have to hurt hisself!!! [;)]
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on June 10, 2012, 12:40:25: quote:
Originally posted by SB7019

You got it in one! If it were ever "totalled" I might be tempted to put the insurance money into a Kirkham though? Trouble is that if it were as the result of a crash I doubt if I would be alive to make such decisions[B)]



   That would be 'going over to the dark side' or should that be 'the polished side' [:)]

   (http://www.the289register.com/gallery/2012lakestour/kirkham427paulselinablore.jpg)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: SB7019 on June 10, 2012, 14:25:45: Nik.

   Your concern for my wellbeing is touching!

   Mark.

   It would have to have some paint on it as I couldn't face all that polishing. The solution of having a satin aluminium body with polished stripes could be an alternative. If you are going to the X12 there should be one with this finish on display there.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on June 10, 2012, 16:37:44: Peter

   I'll look out for it. AC had a polished aluminium car at Geneva in March.

   I'm not a fan of bare aluminium but this looks good:

   http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/427_sc/gallery/baregal09.jpg


   Here's a video of the AC Automotive factory in Germany:

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB46K33gmgE&feature=player_embedded
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Gus Meyjes on June 12, 2012, 23:14:31: Well, we will see how this "test-fart" is going to work out...

Gus
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: nikbj68 on June 12, 2012, 23:24:11: Where did the last 20 seconds go?
The test car was still of the old design, with external boot hinges.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on June 13, 2012, 20:07:19: quote:
Originally posted by nikbj68

Where did the last 20 seconds go?
   The test car was still of the old design, with external boot hinges.



   From 201o I believe.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on October 21, 2012, 17:05:29: News from Brookland (I guess from October 14): http://www.acheritage.co.uk/acmkv1.html
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on October 21, 2012, 19:50:12: quote:
Originally posted by Spantik

News from Brookland (I guess from October 14): http://www.acheritage.co.uk/acmkv1.html



   These pictures are from 2009 when the original prototype was shown at Brooklands.

   Any news on your car?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on October 21, 2012, 20:01:18: Well, heard nothing so far. Rather surprising as the first delivery for Switzerland was planned last week...
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Alan Faulkner-Stevens on October 21, 2012, 20:48:21: First delivery planned into Switzerland eh?? well, that will be interesting after i've just helped one of my clients get the only CRS Cobra into the Country and pass all the conformity and legality tests. At least the CRS has a 49State Legal USA engine in it and it was still with the emissions testing station about three months.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: nikbj68 on October 21, 2012, 23:57:07: We will ALL keep our fingers crossed for you, Manu! I hope you have a BIG set of snowchains ready!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on October 22, 2012, 19:03:46: Yep, ordered a pair for the front wheels ;-)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: nikbj68 on October 22, 2012, 19:31:52: You really are a thrillseeker!!!

[8D]
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on October 23, 2012, 21:53:48: So you pin the front axle in ice and the donuts are simply circular, perfectly circular!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on October 27, 2012, 15:13:26: Just wonder if anyone else has ordered a Mk VI or a MK II from AC Automotive dealers.
Actually, I read again through The Telegraph of May 28, 2012 as well as Autocar news from June 29, 2012, and got caught by Sir Jeremy Mackenzie's last statement: "The problem for AC in recent years has been an inability to meet the demands of dealers, and any company that can’t meet the expectations of its clients is doomed to failure,...” “...Our new manufacturing ability will ensure that things can be different this time.” Seems that things are moving ahead, but at what speed?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Peter.ch on December 09, 2012, 21:03:28: Wer alles hat denn nun eine MkVI bestellt ? Gibt es welche ?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on December 10, 2012, 19:18:31: Dear Peter, I did order one back in April 2011. Did you?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on April 06, 2013, 12:57:23: European homologation for the first serie produced Mk VI is completed, as planned, in April 2013. I will know more end of the month. Things are getting very serious.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on April 06, 2013, 19:33:57: quote:
Originally posted by Spantik

European homologation for the first serie produced Mk VI is completed, as planned, in April 2013. I will know more end of the month. Things are getting very serious.



   Sounds like good news!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on April 26, 2013, 18:53:47: Well, as promised some (good) news.
   I saw my car in the manufacture in Heyda, and it is about to be finished. Upholstery and paintjob still ahead for the team. Delivery expected by mid of June.
   Actually, the visit of the manufacture was a great experience and I was very positively impressed by the setup and the atmosphere: I felt the passion and dedication towards the cars and work very well done. The German workmanship, indeed, reflected in the AC MkVI.
   The complete value chain runs in the facility, therefore improving the cars at each step is a continuous and on-site process.
   Series production started last year and a few cars left already Heyda for their happy owners and one is about to leave the factory, a few with work in progress at different stages and a couple of chassis at the welding shop. The production comes up to speed and I enjoyed seeing all manufacturing stages of the AC MkVI, from raw materials up to a fully finished AC MkVI.
   It has been a long journey from the first models in 2009 to the first series model, but this was worth the waiting. The cars are awesome, breathing the Cobra heritage of an aggressive race car of the 60's with today's technology.
   I found in Heyda the attitude and spirit of a small and exclusive car manufacturer as I imagined it.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on April 26, 2013, 20:33:05: quote:
Originally posted by Spantik

Well, as promised some (good) news.
   I saw my car in the manufacture in Heyda, and it is about to be finished. Upholstery and paintjob still ahead for the team. Delivery expected by mid of June.
   Actually, the visit of the manufacture was a great experience and I was very positively impressed by the setup and the atmosphere: I felt the passion and dedication towards the cars and work very well done. The German workmanship, indeed, reflected in the AC MkVI.
   The complete value chain runs in the facility, therefore improving the cars at each step is a continuous and on-site process.
   Series production started last year and a few cars left already Heyda for their happy owners and one is about to leave the factory, a few with work in progress at different stages and a couple of chassis at the welding shop. The production comes up to speed and I enjoyed seeing all manufacturing stages of the AC MkVI, from raw materials up to a fully finished AC MkVI.
   It has been a long journey from the first models in 2009 to the first series model, but this was worth the waiting. The cars are awesome, breathing the Cobra heritage of an aggressive race car of the 60's with today's technology.
   I found in Heyda the attitude and spirit of a small and exclusive car manufacturer as I imagined it.



   Certainly very good news. Please post some photos on the site as soon as you have them/
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on April 27, 2013, 09:18:38: Actually, I promised not to disclose any picture yet. Anyway, I anticipate to write an article in ACtion as soon as the car is in my possession, so that I'll illustrate with some pics.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: MkIV Lux on April 30, 2013, 09:32:59: here is one advertised in France
   it features cantilever type front suspension

   http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/cobra-andere-mkvi-gt-neuve-weyersheim/177517588.html?lang=de&pageNumber=6&__lp=7&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=price.consumerGrossEuro&makeModelVariant1.makeId=6200&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&negativeFeatures=EXPORT
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: MkIV Lux on April 30, 2013, 09:35:08: and another one

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/cobra-andere-mkvi-gt-neuve-weyersheim/177818839.html?lang=de&pageNumber=6&__lp=7&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=price.consumerGrossEuro&makeModelVariant1.makeId=6200&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&negativeFeatures=EXPORT
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on May 01, 2013, 19:46:47: These are the first cars out of the series production. Might be CO02 (red w. white stripes) and CO03 (black matt). My car is numbered CO06.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: 302EFI on May 17, 2013, 08:29:18: Another one:
http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/cobra-andere-mkvi-gt-neuve-weyersheim/179063705.html?lang=de&pageNumber=1&__lp=8&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=creationTime&sortOption.sortOrder=DESCENDING&makeModelVariant1.makeId=6200&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&negativeFeatures=EXPORT
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on May 18, 2013, 20:39:53: I saw this one during my visit in Heyda, it was supposed to become a car for rental. This car has an automatic gear. If my memory is good, it is C005.
I might have already forgotten, but is there a specific registry for the Mk VI? Jürgen Mohr stated that all cars are into the AC registry.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on May 18, 2013, 20:44:08: After having read the ad, actually it advertise to take orders (delivery in 9 months). Actually the French distributor got them all until now...
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: MkIV Lux on May 23, 2013, 16:41:35: quote:
Originally posted by Spantik

.......I might have already forgotten, but is there a specific registry for the Mk VI? .....


   Emmanuel,

   There will be a register and subsections for "Recent ACs".
   An appropriate announcement will be made soon through ACtion and the website.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on May 24, 2013, 22:54:29: Thanks Constant
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on May 28, 2013, 16:02:09: AC Factory in Heyda:

   http://instagram.com/p/Z2qo4psNjG/#

   And hard-top prototype:

   https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/431784_204514366362573_1255797481_n.jpg
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on May 31, 2013, 08:28:47: Funny to read that on Instagram, there is a AC Automotive Official folder. Will try to look what's in.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on June 01, 2013, 21:39:00: Well, the French distributor is on Instagram, very active actually. He definitively got all first production cars.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on June 22, 2013, 16:00:26: The manufacture has been indirectly impacted by the flood of the Elbe. Actually, employees could no longer go to work for a while as the bridges were closed. Mother Nature decided to stall production for a moment.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on July 17, 2013, 20:50:28: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SJgBwgQpIrM
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on July 19, 2013, 08:34:10: Thanks Mark for sharing.
According to Mr. Mohr, 2 cars were tested at the Michelin centre to finalize the drive train tuning after KW set up the suspensions. So far I remember, the black car with bordeaux interior is now in France for sales.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on July 21, 2013, 13:49:03: Have they delivered your car yet, Emmanuel?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on July 22, 2013, 10:54:16: It is getting ridiculous. Actually one prototype of early 2011 could be finally delived in Switzerland, but still no due date for my car. Slowly but surely, I start sharing Trevor's mindset on that topic...
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on August 05, 2013, 19:18:40: The French distributor got another AC Mk VI:
   http://instagram.com/p/cjQWnNMNug/
   I wonder if I ever will get mine, I did not order over Formula Lease :-(

   2 cars are still for sales on their websites:
   http://www.formula-automobiles.com/occasion,ac.html

   They also have some comments in French about the car test in France:
   http://www.ac-automotive.com/fr/component/content/article/31.html
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on August 05, 2013, 21:21:46: quote:
Originally posted by Spantik

The French distributor got another AC Mk VI:
   http://instagram.com/p/cjQWnNMNug/
   I wonder if I ever will get mine, I did not order over Formula Lease :-(

   2 cars are still for sales on their websites:
   http://www.formula-automobiles.com/occasion,ac.html

   They also have some comments in French about the car test in France:
   http://www.ac-automotive.com/fr/component/content/article/31.html



   Haven't they given you a firm delivery date yet!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on August 06, 2013, 07:35:06: Just got a notice yesterday they are mid in producing the car. So the answer is no, I did not receive any firm delivery date yet.
   I am quite puzzled that a distributor gets cars for display in showroom but not early private customers who have firm orders.
   I am getting used to it; I ordered a Gibson guitar and this is the same procedure, delivery date get postponed when it is supposed to be delivered. Custom made is not for people in a hurry!

   Business is business and this is not my business! In French we say: "les voies du Seigneur sont impénétrables" and in Italian... I prefer not to say it.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on September 03, 2013, 20:05:56: quote:
Originally posted by Spantik

Just got a notice yesterday they are mid in producing the car. So the answer is no, I did not receive any firm delivery date yet.
   I am quite puzzled that a distributor gets cars for display in showroom but not early private customers who have firm orders.
   I am getting used to it; I ordered a Gibson guitar and this is the same procedure, delivery date get postponed when it is supposed to be delivered. Custom made is not for people in a hurry!

   Business is business and this is not my business! In French we say: "les voies du Seigneur sont impénétrables" and in Italian... I prefer not to say it.



   Any further progress?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on September 08, 2013, 17:54:01: I asked for my definitive chassis-nb as well as engine-nb, as the ones I have in my order confirmations have been delivered to the french distributor.
No answer so far. Actually I have been promised that I will drive the car still this year. I already ordered winter tyres and chains.
No progress so far, hope that the manufacturer did some.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jbottini on September 09, 2013, 00:03:55: You should see a barrister if gave a deposit and were given definate chassis and engine numbers and then had the vehicle from underneath you!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on September 12, 2013, 13:20:27: Hi James, thanks for the fair advise. Actually I learned to be patient with time, probably being too long in mountains and facing adverse weathers and conditions so often, waiting for the window of opportunity for a clean summit day.
   I might have grown fatalist :-( Things shall come when they shall come.

   I will anyway drop a reminder to the manufacturer, better than nothing.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jbottini on September 12, 2013, 14:52:23: Ah Yoda!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on September 20, 2013, 15:09:39: Now delivery confirmed, the latest in November. This year. So I was not soooooooo wrong with Winter chains ;-) A good news this week
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: SunDude on September 20, 2013, 18:39:18: quote:
Originally posted by Spantik

Now delivery confirmed, the latest in November. This year. So I was not soooooooo wrong with Winter chains ;-) A good news this week



   YAY ...just in time for Christmas!!

   (https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230228_10151184225127285_1574447785_n.jpg)

   Cobras make great winter vehicles.

   (http://www.superformance.org/ownersgallery_EXTREME/img35.jpg)
   (http://www.superformance.org/ownersgallery_EXTREME/img33.jpg)
   (http://www.superformance.org/ownersgallery_EXTREME/img38.jpg)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on September 21, 2013, 21:24:59: quote:
Originally posted by Spantik

Now delivery confirmed, the latest in November. This year. So I was not soooooooo wrong with Winter chains ;-) A good news this week



   One can only hope! [;)]
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on September 27, 2013, 18:22:30: hope dies last...
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on October 10, 2013, 21:43:07: Great pics Brian, I gues I shall try too. Actually, the car shall be here mid of November, but still with German license plates. Homologation will be the next hurdle for the manufacturer. Anyway, I have an order with Swiss homologation included, so delivery completed only upon having my Swiss license plates on the car, probably next year in April (I am allowed to have the car 6 months with foreign license plates).
It is more than an adventure or a journey. It is an expedition!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: French Frie on October 11, 2013, 23:09:54: Hi Spantik... The MKVI will be reviewed on the french Broadcast "Direct Auto", tomorrow at 18:30 (D8 channel) [;)] ! If you do not have any access to french tv, it can be seen on D8 replay website ....
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on October 12, 2013, 23:16:45: Thanks Olivier, I will check the website, D8 is not a free channel here :-(

Direct Auto speaks already of the AC Mk VII ;-)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: French Frie on October 13, 2013, 14:27:39: You can find the broadcast here : http://www.d8.tv/d8-sport/pid5224-d8-direct-auto.html?vid=951854
The MKVI starts around 1:03:00...
And if you read French, another test here : http://www.leblogauto.com/2013/10/essai-ac-cobra-mk-vi-gt-drogue-dure.html
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on October 14, 2013, 19:48:10: Thanks for the links. D8 is not allowed in Switzerland :-( but the reportage en français ize véri goude.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: French Frie on October 14, 2013, 20:55:49: Ahahah ! I'll try to find someone to catch the video and put it on a website...
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on October 20, 2013, 12:55:20: Actually, AC Automotive put the D8 broadcast on their FB site. They mention that the steering shall be improved for future models.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on November 11, 2013, 16:24:08: quote:
Originally posted by Spantik

Now delivery confirmed, the latest in November. This year. So I was not soooooooo wrong with Winter chains ;-) A good news this week



   November is here!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on November 18, 2013, 10:22:39: I know, thanks for the reminder. Guess what?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on November 18, 2013, 20:03:56: quote:
Originally posted by Spantik

I know, thanks for the reminder. Guess what?



   Manana, as always!!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: MkIV Lux on November 25, 2013, 09:49:12: A silver metallic Mk VI with burgundy red interior and under car exhaust was spotted yesterday at the motorshow in Luxembourg.
Displayed on a stand of car shine and leather trimmers, it was reported to be on loan from the Mommenheim dealer.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on November 26, 2013, 19:02:58: Yes, this car has automatic gear, very seldom for such an engine and gear ratio (the kick down send you into the stars). I could see it in Heyda at the end of production, almost ready for shipment, very nice colours.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on November 26, 2013, 19:04:13: and by the way, mine will then probably delivered next year in February or March, a very long mañana... Actually, homologation for CO2 starts now with normal exhausts.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jbottini on November 27, 2013, 11:36:24: Wishing no illtimiming, but exactly what year?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on November 30, 2013, 17:52:28: Dear James, I have the same question ;-)
Presumably 2014 (next year, yes)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on January 17, 2014, 21:13:51: And an AC Mk VI model 2014 s already in Switzerland since December 2013. Interesting, but I prefer not to comment. It is not mine...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJiiAJTGa_4
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jbottini on February 10, 2014, 12:30:57: Spantik,
Did your car arrive?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on February 10, 2014, 13:23:16: Not funny :-(

   I am kidding, not yet, but it has been promised to me that I will receive the AC MkVI before the saison starts. I just missed the year in the communication.
   To be honest and with all respect to my enthusiasm towards AC brand, I am loosing my patience and my lust to complete this project, so I set to myself a deadline by June 2014. After that I will most probably abort the exercise and keep dreaming. The delivery deadline is soooooo overdue, that I am pretty confident that I will step down from the sales agreement without any loss.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Rob.Hendriks on February 11, 2014, 01:45:36: Seems to be a common thread the new AC Cars (Eu) not delivering
COB2700 was already completed and at ACH, it took 5mths just to get it out of the UK
Hope Heyda provides good support for the homologation process, it will be essential to getting the car to you asap. Also may want to look at what longer term support they will provide.... experience speaking here
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: shep on February 11, 2014, 15:45:06: I am sad to hear that your car is taking so long to reach you. At the AC Owners Club, we have precious little knowledge of the Mk VIs. However... all the many variants of Cobra over the last 50 years have been mechanically simple enough to tune and repair without any real dramas. All parts can be sourced or fabricated with relative ease, and I can't see why the Mk VI should be any different. It is a shame that legislation and bureaucracy act as such a handicap, but that is the modern world. Good luck, and we will all keep up with your progress. Andy.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on February 15, 2014, 15:31:58: Thanks Andy, actually, I promised to place an article describing the MkVI in the ACtion as soon as the car will reach my garage. I discussed this already with Juergen Mohr and he approved that manuscript and pictures. It will give a good idea of how the car is built what are the components, etc.. Indeed, I can confirm, that the car is no rocket science, just taking advantage of modern automotive industry technology, but all components are standard available items, and maintenance can be done at most GM centres, if required.
   Basically, the support is supplied by the importer (he as green as I am, because of the massive delay), a 2 year warranty with two complete maintenance plans included for each year.

   I wonder how it will work in New Zealand, as so far no importer are hired yet there. But again, parts are standard componentry and many workshop shall be able to do the work.

   So let's hope for the best, plan for the worst and enjoy life ;-)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Rob.Hendriks on February 16, 2014, 03:18:47: It does not really work in NZ.
   The car car came with a limited warranty of sorts, but as there is no agent or appointed representative the onus falls on the purchaser, retrospectively something I should have given more consideration to prior to purchase.
   While as you stated the majority of parts are standard componentry, one must first at least have some clue as to what and where the parts have come from, something severely lacking, but in the process of being sorted. An example would be the EFI system on 2700, although the sticker says it is from Professional Products it does not give any further details or clues, there is also the small issue of the software and what has been programmed into the controller.
   While most workshops could carry out any work, I prefer to carry it out myself as:
   1) the pleasure derived is directly proportionally to the hours spent (and the contents of the beer fridge)
   2) it gives one piece of mind to know a task has been carried out correctly
   3) being ex-RNZAF my standards are probably somewhat higher than the average mechanic and by doing the work myself, I know that those standards are being maintained
   4) there is less risk of getting the car damaged, as most workshops and mechanics these days have little respect for ones property, unless you go to a reputable workshop, which in my part of the woods would be several hundred kilometers away
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on February 24, 2014, 20:47:33: Last news: body back from body paint, looks awesome.
   Next steps: upholstery and eventually delivery scheduled in March... 2014 !
   Homologation: still a question mark, but anyway, the sales contract include the Swiss homologation, so no worry, be happy.

   Patience pays, but costs too.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on March 01, 2014, 11:57:42: scroll down the page for the latest pictures:
http://www.manuandfuci.ch/projects.html
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on March 02, 2014, 12:01:20: Looking good! When's the car being delivered?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on March 02, 2014, 20:47:06: supposed to be delivered end of March. I precise supposed. Pictures by courtesy of Jürgen Mohr
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on March 28, 2014, 12:34:09: quote:
Originally posted by Spantik

supposed to be delivered end of March. I precise supposed. Pictures by courtesy of Jürgen Mohr



   We're almost there!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on March 28, 2014, 15:08:46: Well, who is we ;-)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jbottini on March 28, 2014, 15:57:07: Those living vicariously through you
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: TLegate on March 28, 2014, 16:38:31: Can't wait - any day now - space cleared in the garage :)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on March 30, 2014, 11:54:58: Well, yes, space cleared, ready for reception, but the object is still missing...
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on April 12, 2014, 18:06:04: Update from Heyda (pictures by courtesy of Jürgen Mohr): http://www.manuandfuci.ch/projects.html#Heyda
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Rob.Hendriks on April 12, 2014, 22:58:24: Looks like it is getting there and is a well put together car, hopefully to be parked in its cleared space in the not too distant future
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on April 13, 2014, 11:39:30: German perfection (the reason for delays, I guess ;-)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on April 29, 2014, 22:21:26: Back from the "saddler", interior set, some accessories missing (gauges made in UK which are still not delivered). Apparently the body paint is awesome. Let's see if AC Automotive meet the May 15 deadline... Pictures follow.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: TLegate on April 30, 2014, 10:42:52: End of March = May 15. Sounds about right :)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Mark IV on April 30, 2014, 13:11:04: quote:
Originally posted by TLegate

End of March = May 15. Sounds about right :)


   Why Mr. Legate, that sounded just a bit snarky!!!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on April 30, 2014, 22:54:13: Yes, the new Aztec calendar probably...
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: TLegate on May 01, 2014, 12:28:08: Snarky?? Moi? I've never snarked. Just sayin' is all......
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Mark IV on May 02, 2014, 02:24:22: quote:
Originally posted by TLegate

Snarky?? Moi? I've never snarked. Just sayin' is all......



   Many times Borat has seen you snark.

   Transmission complete!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: TLegate on May 02, 2014, 11:46:06: Dat crazy Borat. What he know of?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on May 17, 2014, 22:44:14: quote:
Originally posted by Spantik

Back from the "saddler", interior set, some accessories missing (gauges made in UK which are still not delivered). Apparently the body paint is awesome. Let's see if AC Automotive meet the May 15 deadline... Pictures follow.



   Did they [?]
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on May 18, 2014, 19:25:30: Well, no, another issue with the delivery of the gauges from UK. Next deadline May 30. The positive part ks that the deadlines are now a couple of weeks apart and no longer months ;-)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: westcott on May 20, 2014, 08:12:08: Made by Cearbont Enterprise / Speedy Cables ?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jbottini on May 20, 2014, 13:44:19: here in the colonies your delivery date; after all the rescheduling; would be classified on the 3 biggest lie scale..1. You can keep your doctor, 2. I'll still love you in the morning and3. I always forget this one
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: nikbj68 on May 20, 2014, 14:25:12: 3. The cheque is in the post!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jbottini on May 20, 2014, 18:52:50: Yes, thanks nikbj68
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on May 21, 2014, 09:22:56: Well, yes, I guess that a fourth one shall be institutionalized: 4. mañana.mañana !
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on May 24, 2014, 12:44:21: Hey Rob, any news from your side? How's progress?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: AC Ace Bristol on May 24, 2014, 13:00:03: .
   .
   SLOW... Bloody Slowwww.

   Back to the Future.....

   Should have ordered a De Lorean..[B)]


   Keith ..[;)]
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on May 24, 2014, 14:01:42: happily, the AC were substantially faster on race tracks ;-)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on May 24, 2014, 17:09:25: So for the curious ones, under:

   http://www.manuandfuci.ch/projects.html#Heyda

   I added three new pictures by courtesy of AC Automotive in Heyda, as it is a slideshow, be patient, they shall come at the end.

   So this is what I ordered, I can confirm. The steering wheel is disassembled, but I hope it is already available (I presume, as the tyres have some dirt), just the chrome stoneguards are missing so far, a detail (of importance in our countryside).

   As said, I entered the last lap now, and I have to admit that my "passion" has dimmed quite a few (and patience is on the reserve). I am probably getting mature. I had quite a lot of fun sharing my journey (and do not worry, you still will read me, I am not finished) with the enthusiasts, the less enthusiasts and a couple of sceptics. Here I could sense a significant bunch of sense of humour. That helped.

   Anyway, the car looks awesome (probably not so awesome for the purists, I am Swiss and used to some extent to compromises) but this is not a Photoshop hoax or a 3D-Pixar-rendering.

   Mañana.mañana !
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: CLD on June 04, 2014, 15:33:58: Hello

   I am rather late to the AC party but my aim is to try and get my hands on a car with a touch of "driveable" AC authenticity so struggling with the philosophical question of whether to aim for something original(ish) that I can "drive like I stole it" (phrase shamelessly hijacked from another thread), an ACheritaqe continuation build or throw caution to the wind and embrace the brave new world of the MK VI.

   So in terms of the last option I am very curious as to how your MK VI project is getting on.

   I am too late to share your pain but I'd love to be able to piggy back off your success!

   Colin
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jbottini on June 04, 2014, 23:02:58: Howi is your level of tolerance.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: CLD on June 04, 2014, 23:53:23: quote:
Originally posted by jbottini

Howi is your level of tolerance.



   Now you mention it I do sound more and more like Victor Meldrew each day.

   I suppose the upside of a lengthy production cycle is that its easier to prevaricate over my wife's refurbishment plans when there isn't a new AC parked out front.

   Colin
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on June 05, 2014, 09:07:37: Well, well, well, for me the journey started 4 years ago in 2010 when I had the privilege to drive one of the first prototypes of the Mk VI (http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/first-drives/ac-mkvi) and ordered an AC Mk VI in April 2011. If you cruise through this thread you can then follow up what happened or rather what not happened since.

So again as James wisely asked: what is your level of tolerance?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: TLegate on June 05, 2014, 11:09:35: Maybe they mature the thing like a fine wine. On the other hand......
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Flyinghorse on June 05, 2014, 11:47:33: I would buy a CRS MkIv and you can then also do the wifes refurbishment plans,and buy some fine wine.

Graham
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: CLD on June 05, 2014, 12:24:29: Perhaps cheese rather than wine is a good analogy - reading through the full thread does seem vaguely reminiscent of a certain Monty Python sketch.
I'm not the most perceptive type but I think even I can pick up on the underlying message that May delivery didn't happen. I hope it does soon as the car looks very nice indeed.
A MKIV may well be the best way for a newbie to enter the world of AC so sound advice. Thank you.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: TLegate on June 05, 2014, 15:50:49: Very sound advice! Buy two and I'll give a home to the spare (if you don't ask, you don't get)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on June 06, 2014, 12:57:56: A Mk IV is for sale this Saturday at the Grand Dolder in Zürich:
   http://www.oldtimergalerie.ch/d/auktion/Juni2014.htm

   http://www.oldtimergalerie.ch/images/auction/accobramkiv.htm

   And a Mercedes 300 SL, very rare in that configuration
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: shep on June 06, 2014, 15:52:05: Also there is a Mk IV for sale at the Bonhams Auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 27th. Lot 382, 1989 Met Blue with white stripes and hood scoop. Looks nice, est 65-75k pounds. Also a Thames Ditton Cobra (check with Robin Stainer first) and a LHD AC-engined Ace.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: CLD on June 06, 2014, 23:04:58: Useful info on cars available - thank you

Colin
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: aaron on June 06, 2014, 23:14:31: Quote
Originally posted by shep

Also there is a Mk IV for sale at the Bonhams Auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 27th. Lot 382, 1989 Met Blue with white stripes and hood scoop. Looks nice, est 65-75k pounds. Also a Thames Ditton Cobra (check with Robin Stainer first) and a LHD AC-engined Ace.


   A nice looking 289 Cobra check with RS for what reason ?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on July 30, 2014, 16:23:40: quote:
Originally posted by TLegate

Maybe they mature the thing like a fine wine. On the other hand......



   Has your Mk VI been delivered yet?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: CLD on August 02, 2014, 16:59:16: quote:
Originally posted by Chafford

quote:
Originally posted by TLegate

Maybe they mature the thing like a fine wine. On the other hand......



   Has your Mk VI been delivered yet?



   Negotiations underway.
   Hoping to report progress soon.
   Colin
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: rstainer on April 03, 2015, 00:27:26: Emmanuel,

   Has your MkVI been delivered yet (such previous rescheduling being most unusual in German manufacturing circles)?

   RS
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: TLegate on April 12, 2015, 17:40:56: I've got a photo of tumbleweed somewhere....
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jbottini on April 12, 2015, 22:04:40: The factory is sourcing unobaintium parchment for the title papers
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Mark IV on April 12, 2015, 22:32:44: quote:
Originally posted by jbottini

The factory is sourcing unobaintium parchment for the title papers



   The real problem is their printer won't print on unobtanium.....they are looking for some monks with quills.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jbottini on April 13, 2015, 01:14:59: Ah ha...searching Brother L.?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: TLegate on April 13, 2015, 10:52:55: My quill is at your command (for the proper fee - Bless You)

I also have a lot of unobtanium and I ain't sellin'
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jbottini on April 13, 2015, 11:21:08: T,
No, I fathom this Bro A.L. Thanks though,
The colonists
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: TLegate on April 13, 2015, 15:05:59: Yo bro
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on April 13, 2015, 21:14:49: Well, well, well, guess what? The homologation is still on going and I presume that this will become the major obstacle (I speak about the European one), so still waiting.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Rob.Hendriks on April 14, 2015, 14:07:15: Could be a race on here, MKII Anniversary or MKVI....albeit under different circumstances, both of us still do not have a road legal car from the new AC Cars company after many, many months/years of frustration; a scale electric and a few beers would be damn sight cheaper and more fun than we're having at the mo !!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on April 15, 2015, 14:12:38: quote:
Originally posted by Spantik

Well, well, well, guess what? The homologation is still on going and I presume that this will become the major obstacle (I speak about the European one), so still waiting.



   Isn't there an individual vehicle approval process for low volume manufacturers in Switzerland?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Rob.Hendriks on April 16, 2015, 12:29:14: Certainly is in NZ....
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on April 17, 2015, 17:59:17: Hey Mark, this is the case, one car shall be homologated in Switzerland and the rest follows, but you need a "first seed" which is still missing. Hope that mine will serve future potential interested people in Switzerland. Sera que sera.

But first things first, the European homologation shall be obtained first, that eases up the process... Well, I said eases, not speeds !
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: rstainer on June 15, 2015, 13:09:21: The Mark VI was announced as being ‘on sale in Continental Europe at a launch price of €109,000 plus taxes’ in March 2012, with Jeremy Mackenzie observing that “The problem for AC in recent years has been an inability to meet the demands of dealers, and any company that can’t meet the expectations of its clients is doomed to failure. Our new manufacturing ability will ensure that things can be different this time.”

No homologation for a car launched into the European market three years ago is clearly different, but is it the sort of difference that Mackenzie had in mind?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on August 22, 2015, 17:09:48: Poor old Emmanuel informs me that he still hasn't got his MkVI!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on September 05, 2015, 15:20:17: ...And that he's walking away if he doesn't get it by the end of this year. Can you blame him?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jbottini on September 05, 2015, 18:20:14: Another victim of A.L........
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: nikbj68 on September 05, 2015, 18:37:06: quote:
Originally posted by Chafford

Poor old Emmanuel informs me that he still hasn't got his MkVI...And that he's walking away if he doesn't get it by the end of this year. Can you blame him?

   But how can this be? According to AC Cars Ltd (http://"http://fazeonemedia.com/accarsltd/?page_id=16"), I quote:
   "AC Cars Ltd’s mission is to provide exceptional retail and ownership support, services and personalization to the premium sports car enthusiasts in the US.
    AND
   "AC Cars Ltd is dedicated to the distribution of AC Cars Limited products through the development of an independent dealer network offering retail sales, service and support of all AC Cars Products... in the United States".



   Aah. I see. Emmanuel & Rob are on the wrong continents. [:(][V]
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on September 05, 2015, 18:46:53: quote:
Originally posted by nikbj68

quote:
Originally posted by Chafford

Poor old Emmanuel informs me that he still hasn't got his MkVI...And that he's walking away if he doesn't get it by the end of this year. Can you blame him?

   But how can this be? According to AC Cars Ltd (http://"http://fazeonemedia.com/accarsltd/?page_id=16"), I quote:
   "AC Cars Ltd’s mission is to provide exceptional retail and ownership support, services and personalization to the premium sports car enthusiasts in the US.
    AND
   "AC Cars Ltd is dedicated to the distribution of AC Cars Limited products through the development of an independent dealer network offering retail sales, service and support of all AC Cars Products... in the United States".



   Aah. I see. Emmanuel & Rob are on the wrong continents. [:(][V]




   Wrong AC website. This is the one for Emmanuel![B)]

   http://www.ac-automotive.com/en/
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Rob.Hendriks on September 06, 2015, 00:31:17: Well done Nick on recognising NZ as a continent, we have been trying to convince the world of this for eons :)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on October 23, 2015, 08:48:50: Yes, the new official website since the formal foundation of AC Automotive by Jürgen Mohr and his partner Laurent Abert in 2011 from the extinct Gullwing GmbH which initiated the AC Mk VI in 2009.

https://www.kompany.com/p/de/hrb711850%20mannheim
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: administrator on October 23, 2015, 09:29:27: What happened to Gullwing GmbH?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jrlucke on October 23, 2015, 17:56:22: A couple of questions regarding the specs, what does the aluminum epoxy body mean and it it my understanding that the engine is provided by Chevrolet. The specifications say it's a V8 Compressor (supercharged?) engine of 6.2 liters producing 437 BHP and 585 NM torque.

   My non-supercharged 2012 6.2 liter Corvette produces 430 BHP and 580 NM torque. This suggests only a 7 HP and 5 NM gain from the supercharger?

   The current Corvette 6.2 liter non-supercharged engine produces 460 BHP and 630 NM!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: rstainer on October 24, 2015, 12:34:12: Bryan asks an interesting question. What did happen to Gullwing GmbH?

RS
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on October 28, 2015, 12:11:00: Well, well, well,... What happened to Gullwing GmbH? You'd better ask Mercedes ;-)
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on October 28, 2015, 12:16:58: Hey John, the body is a mix of fibreglass and aluminium, the aluminium being mixed to the epoxy for better longevity of the body.
The engine is a crate LS3 by Chevy (http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines/ls3.html), not supercharged or compressor, so far I know.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: rstainer on January 28, 2016, 08:42:33: Emmanuel,

   What's the 2016 news?

   RS
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on January 29, 2016, 14:33:23: Hi Rob, well, no so brilliant with the ordered MkVI, the situation worsened significantly.
I just want my car, homologated and delivered in Switzerland or my money back, quite simple and straightforward. I now mandated an attorney in law in Germany.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Chafford on February 02, 2016, 09:34:16: So essentially AC Automotive have neither the resources nor the expertise to homologate the car for the Swiss market. Has the car been built?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on February 05, 2016, 09:44:19: The car has been built and serves for homologation, but in 5 years, one is definitively able to be profitable and not still hunting for a COC.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on August 17, 2016, 21:29:46: Case closed, money back and no AC Mk VI.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jbottini on August 17, 2016, 21:51:36: You probably are better off!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: dkp_cobra on August 18, 2016, 08:16:01: Maybe time for swapping the last two letters of the project (VI -> IV)?
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: MkIV Lux on August 18, 2016, 18:56:35: quote:
Originally posted by dkp_cobra

Maybe time for swapping the last two letters of the project (VI -> IV)?



   Good recommendation! The Mk IV is an excellent car!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: bobbylangley on August 18, 2016, 20:39:11: Couldn't agree more Constant. And you can drive it regularly!
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: jrlucke on August 18, 2016, 21:22:30: Interestingly this ad just appeared on Classic Driver: https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/ac/cobra/2015/404596
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: MkIV Lux on August 18, 2016, 23:48:33: quote:
Originally posted by jrlucke

Interestingly this ad just appeared on Classic Driver: https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/ac/cobra/2015/404596



   The 1995 Lightweight offered by Albion looks definitely like AKL 1422, presenting the combination of some very distinct features.

   Should be 1993 rather than 1995 though.
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: Spantik on August 23, 2016, 22:29:00: The prices of replicas is getting weird in Switzerland...
   http://www.autoscout24.ch/de/d/ac-cobra-cabriolet-oldtimer?allmakes=1&index=1&make=209%2c%2c&model=883%2c0%2c0&st=2&vehid=4111225&vehtyp=10&returnurl=%2fde%2fautos%2fac--cobra%3fallmakes%3d1%26make%3d209%2c%2c%26model%3d883%2c0%2c0%26st%3d2%26vehtyp%3d10%26r%3d5
   and
   http://www.autoscout24.ch/de/d/ac-cobra-cabriolet-oldtimer?allmakes=1&index=4&make=209%2c%2c&model=883%2c0%2c0&st=2&vehid=4177650&vehtyp=10&returnurl=%2fde%2fautos%2fac--cobra%3fallmakes%3d1%26make%3d209%2c%2c%26model%3d883%2c0%2c0%26st%3d2%26vehtyp%3d10%26r%3d5

   Compared to a Mk IV lightweight:
   http://www.autoscout24.ch/de/d/ac-cobra-cabriolet-occasion?allmakes=1&index=5&make=209%2c%2c&model=883%2c0%2c0&st=2&vehid=4179157&vehtyp=10&returnurl=%2fde%2fautos%2fac--cobra%3fallmakes%3d1%26make%3d209%2c%2c%26model%3d883%2c0%2c0%26st%3d2%26vehtyp%3d10%26r%3d5

   Some just misunderstand genuine AC with copycats :-(
Title: AC MkVI
Post by: MkIV Lux on August 29, 2016, 10:52:31: "a horse is worth what a fool is willing to pay for it"