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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Shelby 427 Cobras - Original Paint Colours
« on: July 01, 2016, 12:20:54 »
Hi
   
   The breakdown of 427 colo(u)rs is:
   
   Rangoon Red - 80
   Ivy Green - 56
   Guardsman Blue - 45
   Silver - 26
   White - 24
   Black - 18
   Charcoal - 1
   Unpainted - 10
   
   To quote from the SAAC Registry, all Competition and S/C models were delivered unpainted from AC Cars and were painted at Shelby American per customer order. So any further info lies buried within the Sacred Halls of the SAAC HQ.

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / A.C.Cars Ltd ID Plate
« on: June 25, 2016, 17:27:52 »
Big drawers....

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Ron Thorp Cobra Classic Cars magazine July 2016
« on: June 09, 2016, 10:30:18 »
Really good article - read it in Sainburys yesterday! As you do. Dan Bowden sent me all the pics and info a while back. For my money, one of the best Cobras on the planet - it's lived the life. On the topic of Classic Car mag, be on the lookout for a feature about a certain Cobra V8-powered AC Aceca which should be appearing in the next issue. Maybe.

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Road and Track Magazine AC Cobra test 1962.
« on: May 28, 2016, 18:08:41 »
North Yorkshire it is then :)

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / A.C.Cars Ltd ID Plate
« on: May 27, 2016, 22:06:55 »
Lord M:
   
   Only because you cut off my supply! I was becoming immortal :(

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / A.C.Cars Ltd ID Plate
« on: May 27, 2016, 17:01:19 »
What you have is a Factory Five replica and a piece of metal with 'AC Cars' stamped on it. I've got a stack of those in my desk drawer. Sadly, that don't make my desk a Cobra. (Although I sometimes pretend, late at night...it's the absinthe y'know...)
   
   Happy motoring! :)

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Recent ACs / Replica of a Replica
« on: May 10, 2016, 20:54:33 »
That's nice - drag my name into it! I was about to hurtle up to downtown Nantwich as it's not every day a poor boy can purchase a genuine 289 Cobra for just 25,000 notes! Then I realised I would be trampled in the rush, so maybe I'll stay home and count my blessings.

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ACOC News and Events / TOUR AUTO 2016. l'Anniversaire 25.
« on: April 23, 2016, 12:49:27 »
It's fortunate the circuits allow for a more level playing field, so to speak, and give a more accurate reflection of performance. In my opinion :) At least the happy pair can smile about it

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ACOC News and Events / TOUR AUTO 2016. l'Anniversaire 25.
« on: April 20, 2016, 15:39:04 »
Coo! Getting exciting! May the oldest car win :)

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Cobra Quentin Wilson & Brian Angliss
« on: April 02, 2016, 10:52:48 »
CSX3167 is sadly lost to these isles, residing as it does in downtown Buenos Aires, or thereabouts.....possibly sharing garage space with one of the Daytona coupes?

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Which 289 Cobra at the 2011 MSA Euroclassic?
« on: March 24, 2016, 09:02:49 »
They don't make 'em like that any more :)

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Which 289 Cobra at the 2011 MSA Euroclassic?
« on: March 23, 2016, 19:48:04 »
Possibly due to being transferred to another vehicle...?

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Recent ACs / Coupe moulds
« on: March 08, 2016, 09:30:57 »
Darn, I had forgotten about that! I'm still awaiting delivery.... :) My MX5 will have to serve me in the meantime :(

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Recent ACs / Coupe moulds
« on: March 05, 2016, 16:28:32 »
Nope, I was lurking but those photos don't record my lurk. Nor is that me with the long blonde hair. Never been blonde, but it's always worth considering. Grey is so now....
   
   Those photos kinda confirm (on my planet) that it was one fugly muttha from almost every angle. I fell about when I read of the LPG option - when I'm down, I pull out the interviews with the boss man and his comments never fail to make my smile once more. Luckily they don't allow me access to sharp implements in this place. Hahaha!!

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Recent ACs / Coupe moulds
« on: March 05, 2016, 10:59:59 »
I guess when I happened upon the Mamba on a couple of occasions, it was possibly not looking its best (although one time was at the so-called Centenary bash). However as Lord Muck has observed, I have gazed upon thy works and found them wanting, for verily the kwality of said workmanship indicated a right lash-up. My judgement is, of course, final.
   
   In fairness, had a car been completed, painted properly and was road-ready, it might have looked less like an inferior Tonka toy.

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