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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Nightmare of 427 provenance
« on: January 12, 2017, 10:16:45 »
Mike,
   
   The ACOC Cobra Register, based on the internationally-accepted continuous history as a vehicle principle, illustrates the 3272 issues. Only one vehicle has continuous history as a vehicle since 1966: during its repair many new components were used to replace discarded damaged items.
   
   A new vehicle was built in 1979, using some discarded 1966 components, and given the VIN´CSX3140´. Twenty-six years later this VIN was changed to ´CSX3272´.
   
   I don´t think anyone is being unscrupulous. The facts are readily available to those who want them and many rightly conclude that a replica/replica performance/replica price combination better meets their needs than the alternative. This is particularly the case in front-running historic racing.
   
   Robin

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / AC Id Tag
« on: December 30, 2016, 19:25:28 »
The Cobra Register has confidential images of both period AC and aftermarket footbox i/d tags with differences listed (both visible and microscopic) and private unused AC and aftermarket tags in support. VIN/engine number stamping formats also provide useful information.
   
   An opinion can be given on any images provided the circumstances of the query are known and it is judged to be a bona fide enquiry.
   
   RS

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / And the latest offering is....
« on: November 10, 2016, 10:18:02 »
Alex,
   
   This isn't a Thames Ditton Cobra. The post should be to the 'New 2017 Cobra 378' thread in the Recent ACs forum.
   
   RS
   Thames Ditton Cobra Registrar

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Recent ACs / New 2017 Cobra 378
« on: November 09, 2016, 14:12:10 »
Difficult to keep up with all this.
   
   According to Companies House, AC Cars (England) Ltd (10116138) was incorporated with £1 capital on 11th April. Companies House records only one director: Alan Lubinsky, resident in Israel.
   
   That General Sir Jeremy Mackenzie is Chairman could well be news to Sir Jeremy. Companies House records no directorships for him in any AC or Acedes or other directly or indirectly related Alan Lubinsky company.
   
   I have advised Sir Jeremy of the facts.
   
   RS

95
Recent ACs / New Continuation Cobras
« on: October 24, 2016, 13:58:49 »
Unsuccessfully, it would appear.
   
   Not only does http://www.ac-automotive.com/en.html not have the C word after AC; it doesn't have the C word at all. Customers, who can choose between Mk VI GTs, Mk VI GT BIG BLOCKs, Mk VI GTSs and Mk VI GTSRs, get an 'AC', not an 'AC C****'.
   
   RS

96
Recent ACs / New Continuation Cobras
« on: October 23, 2016, 18:58:19 »
Emmanuel,
   
   This is not as I understand it. Acedes Holdings llc, St.Kitts-Nevis c/o PO Box 103, Sliema Post Office, Malta filed for the trademark AC Cobra on 24th April 2007. This filing was abandoned on 31st January 2008 and is recorded as Dead.
   
   Next month’s ACtion sets out the questions and provides answers where known.
   
   RS

97
Recent ACs / New Continuation Cobras
« on: October 16, 2016, 23:31:43 »
Simon,
   
   The ACOC library has, I believe, all relevant copies of Cobra tredemark applications and grants. If you want access  please email John Spencer. Alternatively, email me for the ACtion article's text.
   
   RS

98
Recent ACs / New Continuation Cobras
« on: October 16, 2016, 17:34:18 »
November's Cobra Corner poses the questions:
  • Built to the exact specification of the very first 1962 Cobra....Will Legacy Edition cobras meet road use standards?  
  • AC Cars will build nine....Build in what sense?
  • They will be handbuilt at AC Heritage.... But who is the Manufacturer?
  • AC Cobra...260... Sure?
  • Cobra.... Sure?
  • MkI.... Sure?
  • AC was established in 1901.... Sure?
  • AC....retains the distinction of being the oldest British car maker still in operation... Still in operation?
  • The original factory blue.... Where does this novel proposition come from?
  • Live rear axle.... Another novel proposition?

   CC also suggests, where known, the answers.
   
   RS

99
Recent ACs / AC Mk I (reloaded)
« on: September 10, 2016, 16:35:15 »
All recent ACs are limited editions, the MkI 260’s 9 being towards the upper end of edition size. I’ll defer to Constant, but don’t think any other recent AC models (MkV, MkVI, 378GT, MkII Classic, Ace 221, Mamba etc) have yet hit double digits.
   
   Alan ‘AC is now back in business’ Lubinsky and associates legacy car building passion used to embrace larger numbers: “Mr. Lubinsky....said....that 800 could be built annually by 2012”. Maybe AC has cottoned on to part, but not necessarily the whole part, of the ‘Aim Low and Don’t Miss’ principle.
   
   RS

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / The Rat Catchers Cobra 1966
« on: July 29, 2016, 19:25:15 »
Russ,
   
   Maybe near Bristol? It's 6018, normally driven by Robin Pearce.
   
   RS

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Wire Wheel Wanted
« on: June 19, 2016, 21:11:23 »
MELS
   
   Per the register it is 1965/9 and MkII (if it's any MK at all).
   
   Neither AC or any other authoritative body applied the term ‘MkIII’ to coil spring Cobras in period, or ‘MkII’ to leaf spring Cobras.
   
   Robin Stainer
   ACOC Thames Ditton Cobra Registrar

102
Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / A.C.Cars Ltd ID Plate
« on: May 23, 2016, 11:44:47 »
Uwe is spot on. AC Cars chassis tags, whether made for AC or after-market suppliers, tell us nothing of the origin of the car unless the car itself has 'continuous history' as a car since original manufacture.
   
   If it has continuous history since original manufacture by Factory Five, it's a Factory Five. If it has continuous history since original manufacture by AC (either under the Shelby contract or for sale through AC's agents), it's an AC.
   
   RS

103
ACOC News and Events / TOUR AUTO 2016. l'Anniversaire 25.
« on: April 17, 2016, 21:49:16 »
Welford/Gooding is probably CSX2055, California registered as YSR 270.
   
   RS

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ACOC News and Events / TOUR AUTO 2016. l'Anniversaire 25.
« on: April 15, 2016, 14:07:45 »
Eight Cobras: Three originals, three replicas and two as yet unidentified: Welford/Gooding & Gutierrez/Dot.
   
   Any ideas?
   
   RS

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Which 289 Cobra at the 2011 MSA Euroclassic?
« on: March 24, 2016, 11:26:16 »
The DVLA would appear not to have completed the 7 CSX transfer yet. I couldn't find it under 'AC', 'AC Electric' or 'Cobra', the three most common DVLA 'Make' designators.
   
   RS

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