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Old 12-24-2012, 10:32 AM
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Also, read in a book about how the 1967 427 model was misrepresented to buyers (they used 428 lesser hp engines). Anyone know the story behind this?!? This is all new to me and isn't really portraying Shelby in the best light.
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I must say that is very disappointing to hear that a man with all of Shelby's abilities and driving/engineering prowess would resort to such tactics. Almost makes it seem like an unseemly used car salesman...
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I do think it is very misleading and borderline unethical to sell a car known to have a 427 engine and named 427 Cobra with anything but a true 427...
.... I was/am still a bit surprised that a man so revered in his field had these ethical blemishes.
Beating the same dead query three times in a row, despite explanations, makes me believe you are driving an agenda, not seeking wisdom and truth.

Not a popular tactic around here.

For what it's worth, from one who was there in the 60's...
The 428 in the 427 Cobra pretty much meant nothing to the average buyer.
Hey? ....just like "Spinal Tap," ...428 was one more than 427.

Like...it went to eleven.
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