06-10-2012, 10:40 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: A&C 67 427 cobra SB
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Originally Posted by tirod
It IS exactly why the big blocks were termed dangerous - don't forget, Shelby sold every 289 built, but it took 18 months longer to push the 427/428 off the lots. They were not considered user friendly. Bill Cosby shipped his back. Smart man.
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Bill Cosby asked for a Cobra that could run over 200 mph. Shelby built two supercharged cars at about 900 Hp. One for Cosby the other Shelby kept for himself. Cosby did a comedy routine on the car. Cosby sold the car, and the 2nd owner died in a crash that destroyed the car. Shelby sold his a few years back at auction, fetching over $5,000,000.
Bill Cosby's car was not a typical 427 Cobra - apples to watermelon comparison.
Bill Cosby did not ship his car back.
I believe this is essentially correct, or at least what I remember reading. |
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