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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / AC Cobra Mk III for sale

« on: November 21, 2012, 11:53:33 »

An asking price of GBP 385.000 may be a little high for this particular car, but the price of some GBP 250.000 at which it reportedly sold two months ago does not seem unreasonable to me. I think for someone who prefers a 'Cobra' with rather unobtrusive, elegant looks a 289 Sports is an alternative to a 427 Street. There was another 289 Sports offered by Hexagon Classics last year, if I remember correctly the asking price was GBP 385.000 as well. Does anybody know at what price that car was actually sold?

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / No respect

« on: November 16, 2012, 16:35:54 »

Thanks for posting, Mark. I think I will not pursue this further though. My point is probably too narrow.

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / No respect

« on: November 15, 2012, 17:28:21 »

Thank you, Trevor. Let's leave it at that.

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / No respect

« on: November 15, 2012, 10:58:43 »

Sorry if I rehashed an old topic. Maybe you can point me to where it was discussed/settled already?

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / No respect

« on: November 14, 2012, 10:57:41 »

quote:Originally posted by Chafford
   
As often is the case, nothing in life is simple, Jurgen! However, all Mk IVs from 1982 onwards were licensed to use the AC badge and outside the USA, by Ford to use the 'Cobra' moniker (up until June 2002). From 1986, Brian Angliss as AC boss was effectively giving himself permission as Autokraft boss to descibe his cars as 'ACs'.
   
   I think therefore it's accurate in the broad sense to say that your car was built by 'AC'!
   

   Any other views on this?

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / No respect

« on: November 12, 2012, 09:00:15 »

quote:
   ...
   I have the smaller brochure scanned into a PDF file.  If anyone is interested, please email me and I can attach and send a copy.
   ...
   

   Robert, first of all thank you for your contribution. I tried to send you an e-mail through the ACOC system but recieved a delivery failure notification. Could you please send me your e-mail address?
   Jürgen

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / No respect

« on: November 11, 2012, 13:26:38 »

Thank you for your input, Mark. Whenever in the past I was asked whether my car was a 'true' Cobra I used to respond something like: 'Well, yes, it was built in 1987 by AC Cars which is the company that together with Carroll Shelby produced the legendary Cobras in the 1960ies...' It appears now that this statement is not quite correct if one takes a very formal approach. In view of the fact, however, that after 1986 Angliss/Autokraft did not only have the right to use the AC Cars name and logo but also had access to AC Cars' operating assets (such as staff, tools, equipment), the statement does not seem to be really false or misleading.

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / No respect

« on: November 09, 2012, 10:07:38 »

quote:Originally posted by Chafford
   
Possibly 'AC' was the registered company for the (then) new AC Ace, jointly owned by Angliss and Ford and 'Autokraft' was 100% owned by Angliss and continued as the official manufacturer of the MkIV.
   

   In that case it would be correct to specify 'Autokraft' and not 'AC Cars' as the manufacturer. As regards my car the registration papers are not of much help either, they designate 'AC Autokraft' as the manufacturer... Maybe Alan Faulkner-Stevens can bring some light into this.

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / No respect

« on: November 08, 2012, 18:51:40 »

I have noticed with interest that in Alan's certificate 'AC Cars Ltd.' is named as manufacturer of the car. I think that this is logical at least for cars produced after the point in time when Brian Angliss / Autokraft Ltd. (together with Ford) acquired all shares in AC Cars Ltd. in 1986 and, thus, there was no need for Autokraft anymore to operate under a license from AC Cars as they had done before. Somewhat strangely, on the chassis no. plate in the engine bay of my car (AK1200CH, March 1987) it reads: 'This automobile was designed and manufactured by Autokraft Ltd. of Brooklands Industrial Park...' without any reference to AC Cars. I have seen several other MkIVs of that period bearing plates with the same wording.
   Does someone have an explanation for this?
   Jürgen

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Ace/Bristol for sale in USA

« on: October 31, 2012, 08:10:37 »

It's a replica though. Anyway, a nice car.

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / AK 1106 rework ...

« on: September 03, 2012, 17:55:07 »

Would be nice to see some pics on a 'before / after' basis...

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / AK 1106 rework ...

« on: September 02, 2012, 10:44:51 »

Uwe,
   You did an outstanding job. The car is just great. Congratulations!
   Jürgen

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / AK 1073

« on: August 17, 2012, 10:51:57 »

quote:Originally posted by French Frie
   ... and I assume you made a great deal too, as k€80 is (IMHO) a very good price for such a MKIV...
   

   I fully agree, especially in view of the clear and well documented history and the fact that the lightweight modifcations were carried out by Autokraft themselves.
   Jürgen

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / AK 1073

« on: August 17, 2012, 09:14:07 »

Congratulations, Martin. A very good decision!
   Jürgen

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / AK 1073

« on: August 11, 2012, 10:53:44 »

quote:Originally posted by Hobo
   ...
   To make it more clear, I have an option on the car for next 10 days, car is not in my hands.
   ...
   

   Martin - are congratulations in order?
   Jürgen