427 Cobra manual wanted

[strictlypersonl]

My total is about 30Mb, missing two pages (34 and 58). If I make a PDF, I think I can reduce the file size to about 20Mb. If someone can email the missing pages, I'll try and put something together. My format is on standard 8.5" x 11" paper, done by inserting the 300dpi scan into a Word doc.

[DougD]

Since I started this thread, I'd obviously like a copy of the scan. $5 is very reasonable in my opinion.

[CobraV8]

It seems like all work for hire printed in the UK after 1956 is copyright protected for 120 years after creation or 95 years after publication, whichever is shorter. As the company "AC Cars by Gullwing GmbH" from Germany now has the rights for all AC trademarks the manual is most likely their property as well.

As the manual has no copyright notes inside it wasn't protected had it been printed by Shelby. In the US a copyright note was required until 1989, but not in the UK. So I think it is not possible to sell copies legally...

[A-Snake]

Originally Posted by CobraV8

It seems like all work for hire printed in the UK after 1956 is copyright protected for 120 years after creation or 95 years after publication, whichever is shorter. As the company "AC Cars by Gullwing GmbH" from Germany now has the rights for all AC trademarks the manual is most likely their property as well.

As the manual has no copyright notes inside it wasn't protected had it been printed by Shelby. In the US a copyright note was required until 1989, but not in the UK. So I think it is not possible to sell copies legally...

I believe Acedes Holdings LLC is the registered holder of certain AC trademarks.

[DougD]

OK. I can see where this is headed. It's really a shame we have to spend time worrying about litigation on a $20 item, especially with no one with a dog in the hunt.

Anyone with a copy:
Please contact me offline. I just want a manual for my CSX4000. I'd gladly buy a copy from a vendor, but they're no longer reproduced. PLEASE contact me and we can handle this in private.

Thanks.

Doug

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by A-Snake

I believe Acedes Holdings LLC is the registered holder of certain AC trademarks.

Acedes Holdings LLC, a Delaware entity holds all trademarks, IP and trade dress for AC products including the ones they never built. Owned by a certain ex-pat South African........

[Dominik]

He is from South Africa??

Anyway, is the manual story solved? Maybe I should scan them here in South Africa to avoid IP infringements, or in Nigeria? - lol

My copy was signed 1996 by Pete Breck, Brack or Bruck, can't tell ;-)

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by Dominik

He is from South Africa??

Anyway, is the manual story solved? Maybe I should scan them here in South Africa to avoid IP infringements, or in Nigeria? - lol

My copy was signed 1996 by Pete Breck, Brack or Bruck, can't tell ;-)

Yes,

Sad to say that SA "provided" the current regime leader of "Acedes". After leaving a trail of tax issues and unpaid wages at his holdings in SA he moved on to the UK, and Malta, and the US and........

I have yet to find anyone who has done business with him who has anything nice to say about him. Ask Mr. Price! And some of his former "partners" are currently serving time in New York State for investment fraud, one of the said investment being his former entity "Pride Automotive Group"....I have a nice, thick file of historical misdeeds and questionable business practices. But hey, AC is thriving and building cars like crazy! Oh, wait......

[1ntCobra]

Originally Posted by strictlypersonl

My total is about 30Mb, missing two pages (34 and 58). If I make a PDF, I think I can reduce the file size to about 20Mb. If someone can email the missing pages, I'll try and put something together. My format is on standard 8.5" x 11" paper, done by inserting the 300dpi scan into a Word doc.

I have a reprint at home somewhere. I'll try to find it tonight and scan pages 34 and 58 for you.

[HI Cobra]

If /when someone gets a copy to go I too would like to join the list of those who would like a copy. Thanks