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General Forum / 17 year old form uckfield
« on: May 08, 2013, 03:14:00 »
I had a bicycle, until it was stolen...
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Recent ACs / New Continuation Cobras???
« on: April 25, 2013, 22:52:58 »
No, But it will "legally" have the Shelby badges and it comes with a proper dealer network....
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General Forum / Rest and Be Thankful
« on: April 24, 2013, 00:41:53 »
Fabulous photos. Looks like a cold and wet affair though!
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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / CSX 3301 Sold at Mecum Auction
« on: April 18, 2013, 03:09:19 »
Did we not refer to this in a previous thread as the "myopic American view"? Definitions whatever they may be, in my book they are all AC cars. It was an interesting article and I do think Comer presented a reasonable view, albeit from the American perspective.
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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Continuation Cobra for sale in Germany
« on: March 29, 2013, 13:29:48 »
Seems to be "all the Money" for a 289. Everybody is giddy. Prices have been insane in the last few months...
Another bubble about to burst?
289's jumping from mid $400's to mid $800's in a matter of a couple of years? I'm going to say there is a bit more optimism in the market than can be rationally justified. It's not like we have a slough of new buyers entering in the game (according to analysts at Sports Car Market) But maybe AC Cobras are entering into Ferrari territory now and I'm completely off...
I do wish I would have bought one 10 years ago at $180K...
Another bubble about to burst?
289's jumping from mid $400's to mid $800's in a matter of a couple of years? I'm going to say there is a bit more optimism in the market than can be rationally justified. It's not like we have a slough of new buyers entering in the game (according to analysts at Sports Car Market) But maybe AC Cobras are entering into Ferrari territory now and I'm completely off...
I do wish I would have bought one 10 years ago at $180K...
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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / CSX 3104
« on: March 20, 2013, 11:48:11 »
I'm told Tom Kirkham used to own that car. For whatever that's worth.. the granddaddy of all 427 Kirkham cars?
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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AEX542 for sale on eBay
« on: March 18, 2013, 15:10:26 »
Not a bad price for a project, but considering everything that's missing, I would not call this a bargain. If this is done right, it will still end up costing upwards of $100 K by the time it's done...
Gus
Gus
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General Forum / BRM Watch
« on: March 15, 2013, 15:31:27 »
well, inconvenient as it may be, I suppose that comes with the territory of exclusivity.
If any store on any corner would have them, it would be as much fun as owning an AC as if it were a Toyota Camry [
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No dealer in Holland. The one guy in Almere operates on orders only. No stock.
However, I'm sure there are many watches one can "size" by putting it on and seeing if the diameter is something you like.
Peter I just sent you an email. That one is 45mm.
Gus
If any store on any corner would have them, it would be as much fun as owning an AC as if it were a Toyota Camry [
]No dealer in Holland. The one guy in Almere operates on orders only. No stock.
However, I'm sure there are many watches one can "size" by putting it on and seeing if the diameter is something you like.
Peter I just sent you an email. That one is 45mm.
Gus
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General Forum / BRM Watch
« on: March 12, 2013, 15:06:31 »
I spoke with the BRM distributor. Watches will be numbered individually, different options are available for use.
The V 6 model will be cheaper, but certainly less detailed. The V 11 model can be used as well. My wife wants one and the option is there to get a 38 mm model instead of the 45mm models.
All these have genuine movements. A last and much cheaper option is a quarts driven model. Personally, I have no interest in that.
Gus
The V 6 model will be cheaper, but certainly less detailed. The V 11 model can be used as well. My wife wants one and the option is there to get a 38 mm model instead of the 45mm models.
All these have genuine movements. A last and much cheaper option is a quarts driven model. Personally, I have no interest in that.
Gus
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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / California Tojeiro
« on: March 11, 2013, 23:48:06 »
I agree, well said and it is a good book.
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General Forum / BRM Watch
« on: March 11, 2013, 13:11:37 »
DKP is interested. Not all BRM watches are "colorful"
The Black/white steel V12-44 is nice.
Gus
The Black/white steel V12-44 is nice.
Gus
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General Forum / BRM Watch
« on: March 10, 2013, 20:40:13 »
I will need a minimum of 10 commitments...
Gus
Gus
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General Forum / BRM Watch
« on: March 08, 2013, 20:09:34 »
Hey, to each their own. I believe the watch that would be the "basis" for this would be a V12-44.
I don't want to advertise a price publicly as I did not get a firm quote, but if you email me I will tell you the ball park.
Gus
I don't want to advertise a price publicly as I did not get a firm quote, but if you email me I will tell you the ball park.
Gus
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General Forum / Barn Find Ace, Aceca & Greyhound
« on: March 06, 2013, 12:50:29 »
At 55K pound sterling, that would mean an almost doubling of the value of an unrestored AC engined Aceca over when I bought mine in 2006. This car appears to be in similar shape and will need a very extensive overhaul to get it in as new condition. Probably $70.000-90.000 worth of it. This would place the restored value at $160.000
I have not seen any AC engined Aceca ever offered for that kind of money... At 35K it would have been financially reasonable. Although I have no doubt Kevin will sell the car closer to the 55 number.
Fantastic find. I wish I would stumble upon a barn like that sometime!
Gus
I have not seen any AC engined Aceca ever offered for that kind of money... At 35K it would have been financially reasonable. Although I have no doubt Kevin will sell the car closer to the 55 number.
Fantastic find. I wish I would stumble upon a barn like that sometime!
Gus