Mystery AC Cobra from 1966

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by t walgamuth

I like the old threads!

Nothing at all wrong with updating an "old" thread with relevant, new discussion. Some people just have an OCD pet peeve with the issue

Originally Posted by t walgamuth

Now. But the premium may not be that big. Now if it had been in a Beatles movie with John driving I expect it would be sizable.

Agreed. I think the livery in which an original Cobra became famous or notorious back in the day - whether it be celebrity ownership, racing history or in this case, the outrageous paint job - is probably the best state to restore it to value wise. The thing with something like this though, is that a potential buyer who wants an original Cobra to drive or race would see no value in that color scheme, whereas a collector likely would.

[1ntCobra]

Originally Posted by Buzz

Nothing at all wrong with updating an "old" thread with relevant, new discussion. Some people just have an OCD pet peeve with the issue


Agreed. I think the livery in which an original Cobra became famous or notorious back in the day - whether it be celebrity ownership, racing history or in this case, the outrageous paint job - is probably the best state to restore it to value wise. The thing with something like this though, is that a potential buyer who wants an original Cobra to drive or race would see no value in that color scheme, whereas a collector likely would.

In terms of restoring Cobras, one situation that I don't agree with was how the Mister Formal Wear Cobra was restored. I always thought the special body from CSX3005 with the extra scoops and the vents in the trunk lid made it unique. I remember seeing the car and Mister Formal Wear posters at a SAAC convention in New Jersey years ago and thinking that was a cool Cobra. So why would the restoration remove the scoops and body features?

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by 1ntCobra

In terms of restoring Cobras, one situation that I don't agree with was how the Mister Formal Wear Cobra was restored. I always thought the special body from CSX3005 with the extra scoops and the vents in the trunk lid made it unique. I remember seeing the car and Mister Formal Wear posters at a SAAC convention in New Jersey years ago and thinking that was a cool Cobra. So why would the restoration remove the scoops and body features?

I also liked the look of 3005/3102 with the rear scoops, wide fenders and trunk vents. Only one replica manufacturer to my knowledge ever replicated that look - it was Can-Am Motorcars in Vancouver, a very accurate, high-end product that I seriously considered when I was living in Canada back in the 80's and 90's.

[hauss]

Originally Posted by Buzz

I also liked the look of 3005/3102 with the rear scoops, wide fenders and trunk vents. Only one replica manufacturer to my knowledge ever replicated that look - it was Can-Am Motorcars in Vancouver, a very accurate, high-end product that I seriously considered when I was living in Canada back in the 80's and 90's.

I would love to see some pics of the car you are speaking of some of us here have not been around as long as others.

[1ntCobra]

Originally Posted by hauss

I would love to see some pics of the car you are speaking of some of us here have not been around as long as others.

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[Buzz]

Originally Posted by hauss

I would love to see some pics of the car you are speaking of some of us here have not been around as long as others.

Sorry Hauss - I missed your post, but 1ntCobra posted up some nice pics.