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Recent ACs / Coupe moulds
« on: March 04, 2016, 09:45:34 »
Which probably means it's sitting in a shipping container somewhere in darkest Surrey. (Some would say it's the best place for it. I, of course, couldn't possibly comment)
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Recent ACs / AC Mk11 Classic - available March 2014
« on: February 10, 2016, 09:30:37 »
Just when I thought my mind couldn't be boggled any more.....only wish I could understand the half of it, but I'm no multi-talented engineer. The stuff of nightmares - you couldn't make it up.
You have my unending sympathy & respect!
You have my unending sympathy & respect!
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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Dash clock and other Parts
« on: January 29, 2016, 10:34:05 »
I may be totally wrong, but I always had the impression that the 289 Sports were built to use up the remaining parts that AC had lying around the place once the 427 went south. There never was a 'definitive' parts list, they used what they had. Hence some unusual engines etc found their way into the cars.....tis the joy of a handmade, bespoke automobile, with all its faults and foibles.
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General Forum / Posting Photos
« on: December 23, 2015, 11:34:00 »
Oh Rob, you have to put up with some rubbish scenery in NZ! Now if only you can find a way to make the door stay shut...
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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / CS2030
« on: December 07, 2015, 09:46:02 »
And quite a large project! But good to know it's been rescued.
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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / History of COB6030
« on: December 02, 2015, 12:30:18 »quote:
Originally posted by 1590
I am trying to trace the racing history of COB6030. It was raced by Chris Shipton in the 1971 STP Mod-sports Championship. He gained a 2nd in class at Silverstone that year, he also raced at Llandow. I have tried Autosport/Motorsport/BDRC etc. but no luck. Perhaps someone in the Club wouls know something even after all these years? Anything would be appreciated.
Bill
Hi Bill
As someone who has tried to research the Cobra for many years (I began writing my first book on the cars in 1979) I know how hard it can be to unearth photos. Sadly I was never able to travel to Silverstone to photograph the Cobras racing in that period and almost all my photos were shot at Brands and other events south of the Thames.
The best source of old photos is usually Ted Walker of Ferret Fotos who attends a lot of the larger events such as the classic car shows at the NEC and the Goodwood Revival. He buys old negatives and prints them as 10x8s and sells them at the events. You could try getting in touch but he would need to know races and dates before searching. I tend to buy prints of Cobras I've not seen before and I can confirm that I've never seen a photo of 6030, sadly. There a re few other dealers in old motoring photos but for them to unearth anything, they need the right sort of information.
As you have discovered, magazines and larger museums etc are of little or no use any more.
If I can think of any likely source I will get back to you. How is 6030 these days..?
best regards
Trevor Legate
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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / 15 in. wheels
« on: November 09, 2015, 17:02:35 »
Nitpicking I know, but it's Gerry with a 'G'. Just for the record....
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Recent ACs / AC Mk11 Classic - available March 2014
« on: October 29, 2015, 16:18:45 »
No sign of that batch of MkIIs last time I was at Brooklands!!
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Recent ACs / AC Mk11 Classic - available March 2014
« on: October 27, 2015, 21:21:00 »
I can feel a caption competition coming on 
(mind you, we've all been there)
(mind you, we've all been there)
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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Auction
« on: October 27, 2015, 16:44:23 »
At that's the photo to which I referred. Taken in Derek Hurlock's back garden in Thames Ditton I believe (correct me if I'm wrong)
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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Auction
« on: October 27, 2015, 11:47:54 »
I guess when you buy your 289 body from Poland, you get side vent holes....
But I agree - it just don't look right. I reproduced a period photo of 2030 in my first Cobra book, and it did not look like that!
But I agree - it just don't look right. I reproduced a period photo of 2030 in my first Cobra book, and it did not look like that!
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Recent ACs / AC Mk11 Classic - available March 2014
« on: October 27, 2015, 11:42:13 »
Ah, a rebate!! Sensible idea. Probably running somewhere north of the price paid if you take time into consideration. I'm sure it would be looked upon kindly, as is only fair. Now - where to send the invoice??
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Recent ACs / AC Mk11 Classic - available March 2014
« on: October 25, 2015, 20:02:31 »
The story seems to have dragged on longer than all the blasted Harry Potter books. Only difference is: you could never have made this up!! (Unless you were on heavy-duty narcotics)
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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Cobra on display
« on: September 27, 2015, 18:19:02 »
Could it be the owner is an idiot? Or a fantasist? Or maybe the lure of $$$$$$$$ comes into play
But as we all know, every single fake 'Cobra' ever made is a '1965 Shelby Cobra'. It's the default setting.
But as we all know, every single fake 'Cobra' ever made is a '1965 Shelby Cobra'. It's the default setting.
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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Cobra on display
« on: September 25, 2015, 15:09:23 »
More than a whiff of proper Superformance about the nose area. Rear arches are a little 'odd'. It is to a Thames Ditton-made Cobra what the Queen Mum was long distance lorry driving.