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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / PoP

« on: July 20, 2011, 14:35:25 »

To kick off the Thames Ditton Cobra section, there's a good photo of A98 at the PoP a couple of weeks ago:
   
   http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=23964

497

General Forum / Drive Espana

« on: May 25, 2011, 20:05:54 »

The Leon press turned out to the Parador San Marcos in Leon and have written up the visit on their internet news service:
   
   http://www.leonoticias.com/frontend/leonoticias/El-Selecto-AC-Club-Ingles-vn73325-vst216

498

General Forum / ACOC LOGO

« on: April 13, 2011, 11:22:04 »

There follows a Statement from the ACOC Council:
   
   "The AC Owners Club and Acedes Holdings LLC (registered holder of certain AC trademarks) have been unable to agree mutually acceptable arrangements whereby the ACOC would receive a licence (if required) to use the AC logo in its badge.  Although the club believes it has the continuing right to use the logo based on the original agreement of the manufacturers after the Club was founded in 1949 and long-standing acquiescence by successive manufacturers and trade mark owners, the ACOC is not prepared to risk club funds on court proceedings.  Accordingly, an alternative title will be used by the club for the time being and is now displayed on the website.  The  ACOC will also include statements on their website although these confirm the existing position."
   
   For the present, please refrain from discussing the issue on this Forum as correspondence is continuing.
   
   Thanks
   
   Bryan

499

428 Frua Forum / Snakebite - the Original Cobra Weekend

« on: April 09, 2011, 11:53:12 »

Heiner Schaefer has notified that club members and Cobra enthusiasts Kay Hafner and Daniel Frank are organizing a special meeting for the original Cobras MKI 260, MKII 289, MKIII and 427 from 1962 to 1965 from 1 - 3 July in Dusseldorf.
   
   Full details are available via email: 289 at gmx dot net

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General Forum / Donington Historic Festival, 30 April - 1 May

« on: March 22, 2011, 09:23:23 »

The organisers are offering a 2 for 1 ticket offer to club members for this one.
   
   If you are interested please email me for the online booking code - my email address is in ACtion.
   
   If there is support we can get an ACOC parking area.
   
   Bryan
   
   www.doningtonhistoric.com

501

Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Aceca Brooklands on eBay

« on: November 11, 2010, 11:23:30 »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-AC-ACECA-4-6-305-BHP-COUPE-PROTOTYPE-ONE-OFF-/120642520358?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c16dac526

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / 16/80 in Classic Cars

« on: October 27, 2010, 09:59:53 »

There's a well written and accurate article on David Moroney's 16/80 restoration in the current 'Classic Cars'.  It's the first time I have bought a copy for a long time - the standard has improved enormously.

503

General Forum / 2010 Goodwood Sprint

« on: September 14, 2010, 17:53:49 »

The entry form and regs are now available and should have been sent to previous competitors.
   
   They are available by email from John Abel:
   
   john_abel289 at hotmail dot com
   
   If you haven't tried before, it's a great event.  You need helmet and overalls to MSA spec, 'On' and 'Off' clearly marked on your ignition switch, a simple strut to activate the timing beam, a catch tank and a positive throttle return spring - and of course a non-race competition licence (no medical involved).
   
   Come along and be part of our own Glorious Goodwood!

504

General Forum / National Day, Glevering Hall

« on: August 16, 2010, 10:00:42 »

For those intending to attend the National Day at Glevering Hall, please be aware that facilities are fairly limited.  In particular, you are recommended to bring a picnic lunch.

505

General Forum / Herefordshire Auction

« on: July 27, 2010, 08:14:59 »

There's a remarkable selection of automobilia including a few AC items on sale tomorrow:
   
   http://www.hvauctions.com/index.html

506

Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / L426

« on: July 25, 2010, 12:00:35 »

A strong result for L426 at H&H:
   
   http://www.classic-auctions.co.uk/lotdetail.php?lotid=29404&aucid=29975
   
   Also an Aceca and the Ace-bodied Aceca were sold.

507

General Forum / Chelsea Auto Legends

« on: June 30, 2010, 08:17:02 »

The ACOC has been invited to this event in support of the Chelsea Pensionsers:
   
   http://www.chelseaautolegends.com/
   
   If anyone is keen and prepared to act as ACOC co-ordinator please let me know - the organisers will then set aside an ACOC display area.

508

Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Buckland at Auction

« on: May 28, 2010, 10:02:03 »

One of a group of 'barn finds' but not too bad, from the photos....
   
   http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/96378
   
   Also 3 post-war engines and other parts in the same sale.

509

Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / SPECIAL AT AUCTION

« on: May 06, 2010, 15:14:39 »

I've not seen this one before......
   
   http://www.peacockauction.co.uk/pages/vehicle/
   
   Tom Dine's opinion is: "The car is LX820, originally built as a 2 Litre Saloon in February 1948, X denoting left hand drive. It found its way to Brazil where I believe the conversion took place. It was used in races in Sao Paulo in the mid 50s and at some time returned home to England. The last time I heard of it was 2005 when it was under restoration. It would appear that it has had another paint job since then as the photos I have show it as BRG with a yellow grill."

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General Forum / MOTORSPORT AT CRYSTAL PALACE

« on: April 12, 2010, 18:50:46 »

You may be aware that for the first time for decades there is going to be a (limited) form of motor racing at Crystal Palace on May 30 / 31 this year: www.motorsportatthepalace.com. I have contacted the organisers with a view to ACOC members attending. The organisers have offered the club the opportunity to have up to 5 of our cars as part of the static display on Saturday and Sunday, club members can choose to attend either the Saturday or Sunday or both. Will anyone interested in attending please let me know and I will co-ordinate the arrangements with the organisers.  My contact details are in the club magazine and also in the contacts section of the website.
   
   (Posted on behalf of John who is having problems accessing the Forum.  If anyone else is having problems please email me or get in touch via the ACOC contact page)