| Author | Message | ||
| Jim Muise (Writerguy)
Member Username: Writerguy Post Number: 360 Registered: 9-2003 |
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| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 500 Registered: 9-2002 |
anyway Great photo, got any more pics as I really do like the shape of those things (irrespective of who did or didnt design/build them!) | ||
| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 499 Registered: 9-2002 |
oh and your right about what matters is whats under the skin, AC built both the Chassis and body for the AC Cobra then fitted an off the shelf Ford engine, what exactly did shelby build? (if it wasnt the chassis, body, interior, electrics, brightwork, paint or running gear!) Shelby built the cobra in the same way as people federalising Euro cars for the US "build" Ferraris | ||
| Jim Muise (Writerguy)
Member Username: Writerguy Post Number: 359 Registered: 9-2003 |
gotta ask him that Gets a little grumpy these days so I have to have a head start | ||
| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 498 Registered: 9-2002 |
Jim, dont doubt shelby built it (or it was built for shelby with an AC body) however I have an issue with the whole shelby continuation thing, as the Cobra Mk 1,2,3,4 and CRS (as was the Ac Ace the car the cobra replaced)have all been built in england then sold by shelby how can he build a continuation based on unused chassis / numbers, when the orginal manufacturer is still making them | ||
| Jim Muise (Writerguy)
Member Username: Writerguy Post Number: 357 Registered: 9-2003 |
http://www.sandersonsales.com/images/specs/cobraspec1.html | ||
| Jim Muise (Writerguy)
Member Username: Writerguy Post Number: 356 Registered: 9-2003 |
Trust me guys THIS IS NOT A KIT CAR! The body is British, but everything else is Shelby/Ford/Baer/etc The body is english but what makes it a classic is under the skin. All you have to do is stand next to it at idle | ||
| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 497 Registered: 9-2002 |
Jim that was my point, its a great ENGLISH car sold by a texan! its as American as apple pie (or should that be apple strudle!) | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
Intermediate Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 1126 Registered: 2-2003 |
Looks like a kit car, totally. At least get the fender flares correct, jeez. Still neck snapping gorgeous tho! | ||
| Jim Muise (Writerguy)
Member Username: Writerguy Post Number: 355 Registered: 9-2003 |
Guess what the body is still made in England... | ||
| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 496 Registered: 9-2002 |
Great looking car, dont understand how shelby can make continuation cars in the US when the originals are / were made in Thames Ditton in the UK by AC cars (hence it being originaly the AC Cobra not shelby), another classic English car (even though the shape is based on the F 166mm Barchetta) | ||
| Jonathan Peck (Jonathanp)
Junior Member Username: Jonathanp Post Number: 114 Registered: 7-2002 |
That car is pretty wicked to drive! Steve's S/C Series 1 is a blast as well.... | ||
| Jim Muise (Writerguy)
Member Username: Writerguy Post Number: 346 Registered: 9-2003 |
Not a good enough one. The damn thing is hard to capture. I have figured out how but I need to try that shot again. Did get to drive it and HOLLLLY CRAAAP can it hall ass | ||
| Jonathan Peck (Jonathanp)
Junior Member Username: Jonathanp Post Number: 113 Registered: 7-2002 |
Jim, Did you get a good pic of the "Phantom" snake on the fender? | ||
| Jim Muise (Writerguy)
Member Username: Writerguy Post Number: 343 Registered: 9-2003 |
Mark Also in the hangers at the Flight center (and everything can roll out the door and down the runway) DC 3 4 MIG's of varrious types a F 101 P 51, Spitfire, Thunderbolt, Stearman, Folker a number including a tri wing, Sopwith Camel, a couple of torpedo bombers and many others. Really a cool Target rich Photo place. Not so bad to have as a neighbor who offers access to his grarage. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Advanced Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 3473 Registered: 2-2001 |
When I was 20 I was going to Boston U, taking a photo class. 1 assignment I chose was to find a 427 Cobra & shoot it for class  I contacted SAAC & they hooked me up with a very nice SAAC member who I still see every now & then. His 427 was exactly like this 1 except it was an original Of course we went for a ride too I remember we pulled up to a stoplight next to a Subaru & the Cobra was just gently rocking from side to side from the torque. what an awesome car | ||
| James Lee (Aventino)
Junior Member Username: Aventino Post Number: 158 Registered: 6-2003 |
Mark, I think the Germans are getting rid of the last of their F-4Gs (ex wild weasels I think)... | ||
| Warren Balla (West662)
Junior Member Username: West662 Post Number: 137 Registered: 8-2003 |
Definitely the most beautiful American car EVER made. Perfect colour, too. | ||
| MarkPDX (Markpdx)
Intermediate Member Username: Markpdx Post Number: 1211 Registered: 4-2003 |
Screw the car, I want that F-4 Phantom! | ||
| Fred (I Luv 4REs) (Iluv4res)
Member Username: Iluv4res Post Number: 590 Registered: 8-2002 |
Wow, such glossy floors with such a powerful machine.........yee-haw!!! | ||
| Jim Muise (Writerguy)
Member Username: Writerguy Post Number: 337 Registered: 9-2003 |
It was made by Sanderson Sales and SHELBY AMERICAN as a 80'th birthday car for Carroll Himself. It is a "Continuation" from all the origional moulds and stampings. It is a rocket that will snap around if you are not ever so careful. 1 of 10 Phantom Cobras it has a ghost snake painted on the front fender. #10 is owned by Lenny Kravitz. | ||
| Fred (I Luv 4REs) (Iluv4res)
Member Username: Iluv4res Post Number: 587 Registered: 8-2002 |
Jim, beautiful car!! Is this the real thing or a newer kit? I think the Cobra, the 60's era Corvette and the 68' & 69' Camaro are the most amazing older cars. If I ever get a larger garage and can stomach more $$'s in 'metals' I hope to get one someday. | ||
| Jim Muise (Writerguy)
Member Username: Writerguy Post Number: 336 Registered: 9-2003 |
Ah what the hell i gotta show someone. just finshed doing a photoshoot for the owner of this little baby. It is going on auction at this years Barrett Jackson Auction and the Profits are going to the Shelby Charitable Fund. Thought you might like the work. 550hp 427 cobra jet and all allum body. Drove it around the airport for a bit and DAMN  |