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quote:Originally posted by nikbj68 Hi Chuck. 39PH was the AC Cars entry at Le Mans in 1963, where it finished 7th, then went on to be one of the most famous racing Cobras outside of America. This is the Magazine:
quote:Originally posted by runt Chuck, this monthly 'Octane' is a nice publication with Carroll Shelby, Jay Leno and Nick Mason(Pink Floyd drummer) regular columnists,some mouthwatering classics featured and excellent photography, as Nik says 39 PH is a piece of history, a wonderful old racing 289 and the first Cobra I ever saw racing; watching the old black and white tv at my Grandmother's; I would have been about eight or nine and that Ford V-8 sound made a hell of an impression..! Perhaps I can send a copy over to you. Paul.[]
quote:Originally posted by Trevor Legate Stop de-valuing the car Nik!! (actually Nigel did mention something about soiled nappies under the drivers seat:-)
quote:Originally posted by Runt Nik, looks like you're listening for the chirrup as the rear tyres let go..Paul.[]
quote:Originally posted by cmaddox3 quote:Originally posted by runt Chuck, this monthly 'Octane' is a nice publication with Carroll Shelby, Jay Leno and Nick Mason(Pink Floyd drummer) regular columnists,some mouthwatering classics featured and excellent photography, as Nik says 39 PH is a piece of history, a wonderful old racing 289 and the first Cobra I ever saw racing; watching the old black and white tv at my Grandmother's; I would have been about eight or nine and that Ford V-8 sound made a hell of an impression..! Perhaps I can send a copy over to you. Paul.[] I would appreciate it Paul, if you would pick me up a spare copy. I'll PayPal you the funds necessary to post it to me... -- Chuck No problem Chuck, and don't worry about the cost, your posts have given much pleasure! Paul.[]
quote:Originally posted by nikbj68 quote:Originally posted by Trevor Legate Stop de-valuing the car Nik!! (actually Nigel did mention something about soiled nappies under the drivers seat:-) They weren`t mine!!!! Standard issue passenger safety equipment, honest! quote:Originally posted by Runt Nik, looks like you're listening for the chirrup as the rear tyres let go..Paul.[] Number 3 exhaust valve on the left bank sounded a bit tappetty as I recall! [] Can you believe I used to sleep in the paddock whilst my Dad was tuning up?! It wouldn`t happen now! Dad disconnected the red button marked 'EJ' on the gearknob just after this photo was taken!