BQX1630?

[aex125]

On Ebay in the US, there is a car listed as BQX1630, and they say it is built on an original AC Bristol Chassis. In the pics, I do not see anything that looks like an original chassis, or anything else that looks original for that matter.
   
   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Shelby-AC-Bristol-Cobra-NA-1960-Shelby-AC-Bristol-Cobra-Replica-/221174671748?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item337f09a984
   
   Does anyone know anything about this one?
   
   Jay

[rstainer]

Jay,
   
   The vendor is being imaginative.
   
   RS

[TLegate]

I wonder when that rolled out of Thames Ditton? (and somebody has BID on it???)

[nikbj68]

Robin, how very diplomatically put! []
   
   

quote:Originally posted by TLegate: I wonder when that rolled out of Thames Ditton? (and somebody has BID on it???)

   I think I might ask the seller a question or 2.
   
   Quote: "Over $45,000 put into this car"
   
   That wouldn`t cover the cost of an Ace chassis alone!
   
   1 bid of $21k, £13,000 looks about right for that particular vehicle. Cheap as chips. [B)]

[Gus Meyjes]

Wow, some of the photos are pulled from Enzo Alibrandi's website.He sells parts on Cobra accessories. What is this thing?

[aex125]

Just to be clear, while heavily modified Aces have followed me home in the past, I am not looking to have this join the pack of mutts. My inquiry is primarily out of curiosity as to the history of this car. With that in mind, I have sent a couple of questions to the seller to try and get clarification on the chassis and body. I'll post after I hear back.
   
   Jay

[nikbj68]

Can`t wait for the answers, I think there are more than 6 degrees of separation between this and an "AC Bristol" []

[BEX308]

You all know that those hundreds of top-secret satellite AC factories built way more of these fiberglass beauties than Thames Ditton ever built of those flimsy aluminum contraptions. Some even came with the ever popular "Create your own VIN kit" option.

[TLegate]

Flimsy 'aluminium' contraptions if you please

[Gus Meyjes]

details..

[SunDude]

This appears to simply be a Cobra replica from Classic Roadsters (Fargo ND) or its successor, Classic II Roadsters (Sauk Centre MN).  The door cutline and hood scoop shape are rather unique/telltale.  This replica has a stretched 94.5" wheelbase too.
   
   This vehicle surely has nothing to do with AC Cars.
   
   

quote:Originally posted by aex125
   
On Ebay in the US, there is a car listed as BQX1630, and they say it is built on an original AC Bristol Chassis. In the pics, I do not see anything that looks like an original chassis, or anything else that looks original for that matter.
   
   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Shelby-AC-Bristol-Cobra-NA-1960-Shelby-AC-Bristol-Cobra-Replica-/221174671748?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item337f09a984
   
   Does anyone know anything about this one?
   
   Jay

[aex125]

I heard back from the owner of the car and SunDude has nailed it. The owner states the car was assembled in 1990-92, using the Bristol chassis and a C427 body from Classic Roadsters, and even mentioned the longer wheel base. He also stated he believes the chassis was an imported Bristol chassis and that is why the number is a BQX instead of the expected BEX, but "is not 100% sure". From what he wrote, it sounds like he was told this story when he bought it, but who knows for sure.
   
   Jay

[jrlucke]

Looking at the photo of the rear suspension it looks like a solid axle, coil-over trailing arm suspension. That plus I don't see the tube frame rails near or under the diff?
   
   John

[rsk289]

Well, these all have Bristol chassis:
   
   http://classicbristolbuses.thornet.co.uk/lodekka.htm
   
   Roger

[Gus Meyjes]

hahahaha!! That was funny!