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428 Frua Forum / CF 48 up for Sale in Germany

« on: December 06, 2018, 12:25:03 »

https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=268345114&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&isSearchRequest=true&makeModelVariant1.makeId=203&pageNumber=2&scopeId=C&sfmr=false&sortOption.sortBy=creationTime&sortOption.sortOrder=DESCENDING&searchId=f227dbb8-ded8-154b-bc59-ce541665595d

Asking price looks a bit optimistic.

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / CSX 3041 for Sale in Austria

« on: August 27, 2013, 11:10:25 »

http://www.autoscout24.at/Details.aspx?id=219145304&asrc=st

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Another Mk IV for sale in Germany

« on: June 12, 2013, 14:53:53 »

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/cobra-andere-ac-mk-iv-langen/179732906.html?lang=de&pageNumber=1&__lp=7&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=creationTime&sortOption.sortOrder=DESCENDING&makeModelVariant1.makeId=6200&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&negativeFeatures=EXPORT
   Obviously a standard Mk IV with various Lightweight features. Does not look bad.

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Is this 'Mk IIII' a Mk IV?

« on: April 18, 2013, 09:56:53 »

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/cobra-andere-ac-cobra-mk-iiii-small-bloc-howald/177670787.html?lang=de&pageNumber=1&__lp=7&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=creationTime&sortOption.sortOrder=DESCENDING&makeModelVariant1.makeId=6200&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariantExclusion1.searchInFreetext=false&negativeFeatures=EXPORT
   
   I think it is. Probably a standard Mk IV, although some Lightweight features.

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Mk IV for sale in Germany

« on: December 01, 2012, 09:21:05 »

In a German internet marketplace http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat...fterCreation=1 a Mk IV Lightweight (AKL 1411) is offered for sale at 59,000 €, which price appears to be incredibly low in view of the asking prices that could be seen for similar cars in the recent past. There are some oddities, the ad says, e.g., that the car was originally registered in 1987 while the ACOC register indicates 1992 as production year and the pictures in the ad show some features such as a 'modern' dashboard that are not typical for a Lightweight. Generally, however, I believe it is the real AKL 1411 and looking at the pictures it is in pretty good shape. Does anybody know more about this car?

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / AC 289 Sports built by Brian Angliss?

« on: February 08, 2012, 13:41:08 »

Hello everybody,
   In a German Cobra forum I recently came across a thread in which someone presented his newly acquired 'AC 289 Sports Car' alledgedly built by Brian Angliss. The car had an aluminium body and did indeed very much look like the AC 289 Sports which was produced by AC in the 60ies (i.e. basically a 427 with somewhat narrower hips, a 289 engine and wire wheels and without side pipes, roll bar and hood scoop).
   Does anyone know whether Brian Angliss in fact built that type of car?
   Best wishes,
   Jürgen

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Mk IV boot lid emblem

« on: January 26, 2012, 13:08:53 »

Hello everybody,
   My Mk IV is currently being repainted. In the course of this I would like to change the emblem on the boot lid from the classical 'Cobra' emblem to the 'AC' emblem which many Mk IVs were fitted with originally (the letters 'AC' in a circle, made of chrome plated metal). Does anybody have an idea where I could get one?
   My investigations in the internet have not been successful.
   Best wishes,
   Juergen

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / History of my Mk IV

« on: June 18, 2011, 14:21:06 »

Hello everybody,
   I am new to this forum. I live in Germany, in the Ruhr Area to be more specific, and since a couple of months I have been the proud owner of a Mk IV (chassis number AK1200CH). AK1200CH is not only my first AC but my first 'classic' car generally. So far, I have been very happy with it, it runs very well and I have not had any technical problems. During the coming winter break I plan to have some 'optical' changes made (esp. Mk III dashboard and new interior as a matter of personal taste).
   Maybe you can help me with a question relating to the history of my car. According to the Shelby Registry it was originally shipped to 'Exclusive Car' of Geneva, Switzerland in 1987. Based on some internet research I assume the correct name of the company was 'AC Exclusive Cars S.A.', it does not exist anymore. The fact that the car was intended for the Swiss market may explain the 'CH' in the chassis number, which is, I take it, a somewhat unusual addition.
   I am aware that the car was owned by a gentleman in Germany between 1994 and 1997, and subsequently was part of the extensive   collection of an Italian industrialist and car freak until the end of 2009 when it came to the dealer from whom I bought it. I have not been able to find out, however, who owned the car between 1987 and 1994.
   Should someone of you happen to have information on its whereabouts during that period or have an idea how I could investigate further, that would be greatly appreciated. Also, any advise on the reason for the 'CH' in the chassis number would be very welcome. Many thanks in advance!
   Jürgen