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Old 07-03-2001, 02:54 AM
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Cool COB 1

ST, you are right, this is COB 1. Rod Leach also had special vents made up for the front wings (fenders). The car sports a twin turbocharged 427, apparently pushing out over 700 horsepower. That was through a carburettor; he did plan to move to electronic management some time ago, with in increase to about 800 horsepower. When he sold the car, the advertisement read something like, "0-60 mph in under 3 secs., 0-100 mph in 7.5 secs." Now that IS fast!

Rod also owned a J4 (GT40 Mk. 4), as well as being a dealer for Cobras. He is based in Hertford Heath, not far from where I live, and used to visit a monthly classic car meet at his local country pub nearby. I saw him there a few times in some of his incredible cars. His company is called "Nostalgia."

Hope this is of interest.

Regards,

Paul
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