I need help tracking this 700hp ac cobra

[Jamo]

Had a Butler...very early 80s after Butler bought out the Arntz product...BRI No. 5. Love the way the body's cut out for access to the distributor for the Chevy motor because of the big engine setback these cars are known for (I had a Ford motor...so the distributor was up front).

What is the chassis number? Check out the frame near the front on the driver's side. That will help folks trace it. These are extremely strong Cobras, and they tend to get bought/sold and rebuilt more than others despite the limited run. I believe Butler still lives in the Ventura, CA area.

[dubaicobra]

Jamo due to the limited resources over here, I could only find very little informations about the built and history.

we are almost scanning the whole frame & motor.
here is the Vin # 1S9CC70004C983013

Jamo I appreciate your help

[Jamo]

That looks like a VIN assigned by a department of motor vehicles from a state. I'm talking about a stamped (into the steel) number on the frame...should have "BR" in the sequence.

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by Jamo

That looks like a VIN assigned by a department of motor vehicles from a state. I'm talking about a stamped (into the steel) number on the frame...should have "BR" in the sequence.

Might want to check the permissions on the original post, as yours shows up as #2 and #4, his shows up as #3 only. No #1 post shows for the rest of us.


Might have to approve his attachment to get his original post to show for the rest of us


Bill S.

[mrmustang]

Also, this particular car sold out of Illinois, on Ebay, back on August 2nd of 2007 for $45,000. Black interior, black exterior car

Ad copy was as follows:

One of a kind 1966 Cobra replica that will run in the low 9's with out nitros and has gone 200 mph. Definetly one of the fastest,quickest street cars out there.The frame and body is Butler racing(Ron Butler was Carol Shelby's crew chief). Engine is a 509 ci big block chevy by Fast Times, dynoed at 700 hp naturally aspirated and 1000 hp w/nitros.Nitros has never been used except when dynoed. .700 inch lift street roller cam w/ 10.8 compression on pump gas, Brodix 2 heads,1050 cfm Holley annular discharge, msd ignition.Engine is set back 10" in the frame making it at almost 50/50 weight distribution. Drive shaft is only 12" long. Richmond 5 speed trans w/ hurst custom linkage mounted at front of trans for superior shifting.Trans is under driven in 1st gear 3.54 making the rear end like a 456 but is a 3.0 in 5th gear.Rear end is a c.w.i. 9" ford w/a custom housing, a Strange nodular iron center section w/ power lock and 31 spline stainless stub axles.Rear suspension has 4 adjustable coil overs both in ride height and dampening,custom traction control bars, a 7/8 adjustable sway bar and inboard 4 piston wilwood brakes.Front suspension is a Meyer Racing w/ coleman quick ratio rack and pinion, 2 coil overs fully adjustable w/tubular control arms w/ adjustable uppers and heim joints steering arms designed to eliminate bump steer. Also has a 1 1/16 adjustable sway bar w/ 4 piston wilwood brakes. This car handles like it is on rails. Wheels are 3 piece by Youngblood measuring 10x15 in front and 12x 15 in the rear w/ Hoosier road racing tires all 4 corners w/ 1/2"x3" wheel studs.Roll bar is a 3" 3 point chrome molly. Headers are ceramic coated w/ steel side exhaust. 18 gallon fuel cell, twin pusher fans in front w/ oil cooler. Signed wood Nardi steering wheel w/ Smith Gauges. 2 ten pound nitros bottles in the trunk.




Bill S.

[dubaicobra]

That's all we have got so far , Jamo has suggested to look for a stamped number into the steel , which will check later in the garage tonight

No records in ebay , sent them several emails -- no replies

will try to post more photos

[dubaicobra]

here are some photos for the ppl couldn't open the link