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01-13-2011, 02:57 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Warrenton,
VA
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 FIA #9142, SBF 354ci
Posts: 6
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Can't wait for the nice weather.
My Unique 289 FIA.
Mike
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01-13-2011, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Savannah,
ga
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique, 351W
Posts: 260
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I've had my Unique since 1998. It took 6 years to build, but was worth the wait. The Weavers have been great to deal with. I'd highly recommend the Unique product and the Weavers to anyone.
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01-13-2011, 06:57 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
Posts: 4,511
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We have several Unique in the neighborhood. Unique is located in Gadsden, Ala 125 mile from us.
Tim has this black 427 s.o. Unique, Show stopper
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"Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon"
life's goal should be; "to be smarter than inanimate objects"
Last edited by Dwight; 01-13-2011 at 06:58 PM..
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01-13-2011, 07:02 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
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Keith's black 427 s.o. 2 x 4's
Keith's motor
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''Life's tough.....it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' ~ John Wayne
"Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon"
life's goal should be; "to be smarter than inanimate objects"
Last edited by Dwight; 01-13-2011 at 07:05 PM..
Reason: add 2nd pic
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01-13-2011, 07:08 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
Posts: 4,511
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Mike and Vickie's Unique
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''Life's tough.....it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' ~ John Wayne
"Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon"
life's goal should be; "to be smarter than inanimate objects"
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01-13-2011, 07:26 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
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Mike Lainhart's Unique with a Keith Craft stroked 427 s.o. to 487 c.i. 619 hp
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''Life's tough.....it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' ~ John Wayne
"Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon"
life's goal should be; "to be smarter than inanimate objects"
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01-13-2011, 07:45 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: St. Lucia, West Indies,
WI
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427SC 383 stroker
Posts: 3,787
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Nice stuff guys! Interesting color on Mike's car in the last pic.
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Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the strength to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. -(wasn't me)
BEWARE OF THE DOGma!! Dogmatism bites...
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01-14-2011, 02:31 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Dayton, NV,
NV
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorsports 427SC, Southern Automotive 406 Big Block.
Posts: 11
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First off, my screen name, "wannacobrasoon", I can happly say is obsolete. Purchased a Unique from a guy near Atlanta about four months ago. I was told it was in purfect condition and after I fixed most everything I found wrong with it, I can happly report that it is in perfect condition. The origional owner was said to be about 6'4" and I'm 5'6". Moving those pedals up was quite a chore. The 406 big block built by Southern Automotove runs strong and the TKO 600 shifts effortlessly. Good lookin' car if I do say so myself. Entered it in a couple of car shows last fall and walked away with hardware in each. It's put away for the winter but am looking forwarding to hooking up with other Cobra Owners in the area when it thaws out a bit.
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01-14-2011, 03:04 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Katy,
tx
Cobra Make, Engine: unique motorcars, 289 HO Sold, BDR
Posts: 180
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unique owners
I most say it's about time someone got us to come out of the Cobra closet. i have a 289 FIa built in 1994 and it still looks as good as it most have then. Sorry, will try and post some pics. soon.
Aj.
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01-14-2011, 04:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Millbrook,
NY
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Posts: 100
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I'ts not a Cobra or even a Unique technically , but Alan Weaver hand built my GTD40, one of two total built at the Unique shops. I think mine is the second one. The craftsmanship is better than some real GT40s that I've seen. Check out my gallery for a lot more pics. Thanks Alan!
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Millbrook, NY
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01-14-2011, 06:35 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Heflin,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 FIA
Posts: 50
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Unique #1
Here's Mom & Dad's Unique 427 SC, 9 1/2 years old, assembled by Dad, my brother, and me. Originally built with a bone-stock '92 Mustang long block converted to carburetion, it's now running a 383 Windsor stroker built by my brother.
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Unique Motorcars 289 FIA
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01-14-2011, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Heflin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 FIA
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Unique #2
And here's our Unique 289 FIA car. Found it here on Club Cobra 5 years ago next month. Since then, have switched from FI to carb, generally worked the engine bay over to look more period-correct, narrowed the rear, shed the sidepipes, and some other odds & ends.
(And posting these pics has made me realize I need to shoot some much better ones!)
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Zach Butterworth
Unique Motorcars 289 FIA
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01-15-2011, 01:01 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Charleston, SC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 w/SA 406 FE
Posts: 6
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Oranga Anyone??
OK, at least one orange ride.
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01-15-2011, 03:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Enterprise, AL,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 289 FIA 351W
Posts: 6
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This was my FIA which I built in 2000. Sold it a few years ago and I can truly say that of all the cars that I have built and sold over the years, this is the one that I miss the most.
I understand the car is now in Houston. I recently spoke to Alan Weaver about the car and he said that the current owner called him looking for info on the car. If you are the current owner and would like some info, contact me through this thread and I will be glad to tell you what I can. |
01-27-2011, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Cobra Make, Engine:
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Unique as a brand
Hi to all i have been resaerching to purchase. I would be interested as to how you feel your cars stack up to others. I have looked at Superformance, Hurricane. If i am not mistaken Unique uses jag rear abd IS how has that been for All of you Thanks in advance Ryan
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01-27-2011, 01:32 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Louisville,
KY
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKIII, SPO2891, SPO1649
Posts: 517
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Well made in the USA
You will not go wrong with the Unique. As for comparing it to other manufacturers, try comparing them with like companies. Unique is carefully made one at a time by the Weavers and not in a huge production line. Some people like that others want to build their own. Your choice either way.
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01-27-2011, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Navarre,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 S/C, 427ci
Posts: 166
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Originally Posted by whiter
Hi to all i have been resaerching to purchase. I would be interested as to how you feel your cars stack up to others. I have looked at Superformance, Hurricane. If i am not mistaken Unique uses jag rear abd IS how has that been for All of you Thanks in advance Ryan
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No issues at all if broken in properly. Then keep the oil changed as recommended. One of the good things on the Jag rear is it and the disc brakes were built for a 4000 pound car.... with the Cobra's at ~2400 pounds... the rear should be a "none issue".
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02-05-2011, 10:22 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pearland,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique FIA, 425 Windsor
Posts: 123
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Whiter,
The Jag Unit that Unique uses is rebuilt by either them or Southern Gear, one of their dealers. Alan and Maurice will spec the rear-end to your suited needs. They built the rear end for my car with a locker and a 3:31 gear ratio as requested. Most of the time I run around on Drag Radials and have never had a problem with the rear end. That said, I do not abuse the IRS by revving the motor up and dumping the clutch. If I get on it from a stand still, I do an off idle start.
As Juan said, Unique builds a very good car, here in America. If you go to their shop you will meet them and their skilled craftsman that work for them.
Justin
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