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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / European Cobra Tour Snakebite 2011

« on: July 29, 2011, 18:32:39 »

Yes, Jochen Neerpasch did attend the meeting. The event was right in front of my door in Düsseldorf and Essen. The acceleration test took place on the Mülhein / Ruhr airfield. I couldn´t attend because I participated the Col des Alpes in France on a Ducati Scrambler. About 20 Cobras met on the first weekend of July. The meeting was announced in the ACtion magazine. It was organised by Kay (the guy in the brown jacket). I am quite sure there will be a report in the nect ACtion magazine.
   
   Michael

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Sandblasting & repainting Halibrand wheels?

« on: March 22, 2011, 20:30:25 »

I have a set of brand new six 6-Pin 15" Halibrand look-alike Trigo wheels for sale, if anyone is interested. Please contact Carroll(dot)Shelby(at)gmx(dot)de

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General Forum / Princess Blue, vs Viking Blue..etc

« on: March 22, 2011, 12:43:02 »

As far as I know, Viking blue was the Shelby American team color in 1964 and switched in 1965 to Guardsman blue. That´s why you can see Viking blue on all period color racing photos from 1964, i.e. Le Mans 1964. The Daytona Coupes weared Viking blue with two small stripes in 1964, Guardsman blue with wider white stripes (Wimbledon white) in 1965. Some color codes are referred in the SAAC Cobra registry, but not for Viking or Princess blue. Princess blue is described as "Custom-Blended" color (custom blended in Shelby American´s workshop).

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Leather cabin edging.

« on: December 12, 2010, 12:24:56 »

Folks, the year is coming to an end. The financial crisis left it´s traces. For all those who have empty pockets or need their money to feed their thirsty beasts, here is a suggestion to save money (very british style, indeed):
   The 2011 calendar matches with the one from 1966 (as well as the one from 2010 did with the 1965 calendar); thats why you can pull out your old 66 calendar (yes, one of the Cobra years) and use it again. That´s the one I will use:
   
   
   
   
   
   I wish you a merry christmas
   
   
   
   and a happy new year!
   
   

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Leather cabin edging.

« on: November 26, 2010, 22:19:10 »

quote:Originally posted by TLegate
   
Actually I contributed to his retirement fund recently when I brought some venison from his Olde Farm Shoppe and have to report is was indeed rather wonderful

   Was the venison hunted down by a car or by a plane?

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Leather cabin edging.

« on: November 25, 2010, 20:32:27 »

I´m happy to introduce you to new checkered stuff coming from the Earl!
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   most important:
   
   
   in connection with:
   
   
   
   
   Thank the Lord for the Earl and for christmas coming soon!

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Leather cabin edging.

« on: November 15, 2010, 21:34:18 »

quote:Originally posted by nikbj68
   

... what about "Jim Clark for Prime Minister"...our response to DSG for President?! ...

   Well, what do you think about World Champion "Seb" for prime minister? When he was asked what he thought about the fact, that seven German drivers attended the Grand Prix and four or five were in the top ten qualifying, he said: "They should abrogate the speed limits in the other countries, probably then they have better drivers" [8D].

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General Forum / AC Iconic Cobra

« on: October 29, 2010, 23:57:57 »

quote:Originally posted by TLegate
   
 When the petrol (gas) runs out it'll all get kinda academic.... ;-) Metal sculptures anyone?
   

   
   No problem, I will plant potatoes and apples in my garden and run my cars on alcohol: http://running_on_alcohol.tripod.com/. Maybe I´ll find another purpose for the alcohol in the meantime ...[]

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Leather cabin edging.

« on: October 27, 2010, 20:06:34 »

quote:Originally posted by TLegate
   
Close, but no cigar (as Bill Clinton would say)
   

   Oh my god, is one of the girls Monica Blowinsky?

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General Forum / AC Iconic Cobra

« on: October 27, 2010, 19:55:15 »

quote:Originally posted by cobham cobra
   
It’s a good answer to a question nobody was asking, or is that just me ?

   I always asked myself, if I was satisfied with my old fashioned filler cap ... I think you should be a little more worried about your car!

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General Forum / AC Iconic Cobra

« on: October 26, 2010, 20:22:21 »

http://www.5min.com/Video/The-800hp-Iconic-GTR-Review-202154150

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Leather cabin edging.

« on: October 25, 2010, 20:31:18 »

quote:Originally posted by cobham cobra
   
I agree she looks skilled, but most people don't have to take the wheel off in order to reload the CD auto-changer []
   

   
   I guess you are not familiar with the right female use of CD´s! What do you think, do they look skilled in IT?
   
   

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Leather cabin edging.

« on: October 20, 2010, 10:10:51 »

Well, another checkered flag theme from "Those were the days":
   
   
   
   My favourite is the skilled Lady on the picture bottom right. Nice curves .... the car!

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General Forum / License tags?

« on: October 20, 2010, 09:30:42 »

quote:Originally posted by AC Bill
   My truck plate has had so many new decals applied to it for so many years the decal thickness is almost a 1/2" thick..[]
   

   
   
   
   
   
   No further comment

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Leather cabin edging.

« on: October 10, 2010, 22:40:28 »

... and I like this highly motivated guy ...