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03-18-2016, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by rodneym
Well, NYG, you're not going to make many more friends here with a comment like that. 
But to your point, the slabside is a bit too British for my taste. There seems to be a bit of a backlash recently with the 427 shape but to me, that voluptuous/muscular shape is the "be all, end all" with sports cars. I don't tire from it nor fault it in any way. |
in fact the cobra IS a british sports car (with an american engine  ) and the 1953 tojeiro-design is the iconographic archetype of any sportscar
it is now as cool as 63 years ago,
for me the 2.0-design of the 2,6 ace rudspeed is the best,
unfortunately bigger wheels could not be mounted so the slabside wheelarches were invented, imho a great step back in the clearness and simlicity of the design,
all other design experiments for bigger and much bigger wheelarches mostly failed imho, respective the great differences between front and rear,
exception eg csx 2001 and some mild race versions
the 427 design solved that problem but turned the early elegance into a muscle-appearance
those who think the 427 is more elegant must see the early design is for chicks
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03-18-2016, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by peterpjb
in fact the cobra IS a british sports car (with an american engine ) and the 1953 tojeiro-design is the iconographic archetype of any sportscar. |
WHOA! Slow down there. The Cobra is a British sportscar? Wow, I didn't know that. Geez, I learn something new everyday.   |
03-18-2016, 11:03 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
WHOA! Slow down there. The Cobra is a British sportscar? Wow, I didn't know that. Geez, I learn something new everyday. |
The $hitty ones come from England. The really good ones come from New England.  |
03-18-2016, 11:08 AM
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The $hitty ones come from England. The really good ones come from New England. |
Next you guys will be telling me that Shelby came from Texas and raised chickens. |
03-18-2016, 11:10 AM
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... and raised chickens. |
... only with a fork. |
03-18-2016, 01:32 PM
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WHOA! Slow down there. The Cobra is a British sportscar? Wow, I didn't know that. Geez, I learn something new everyday. |
the base is a genuine british sport car and in europe the cobra was always an " ac" cobra powered by ford, and thats what it is.... |
03-18-2016, 01:36 PM
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the base is a genuine british sport car and in europe the cobra was always an " ac" cobra powered by ford, and thats what it is....
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Maybe you could point me to a book where I could learn more about the history of the Cobra. 
BTW, did you know my Kirkham is listed in a book? |
03-18-2016, 01:42 PM
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Maybe you could point me to a book where I could learn more about the history of the Cobra.
BTW, did you know my Kirkham is listed in a book? |
yes i know, mine too
you should read some basic books... |
03-18-2016, 02:03 PM
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yes i know, mine too
you should read some basic books... |
Not necessary. You're doing a fine job of educating everyone here on the history the Cobra. Please continue. Don't let me interrupt ya. |
03-18-2016, 02:06 PM
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yes i know, mine too |
You should add some pictures of your Kirkham to your gallery. |
03-18-2016, 02:19 PM
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You should add some pictures of your Kirkham to your gallery.
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be patient, there is some work required before gallery...
i think there are various point of views in interpreting the cobra history, from the european side of view its maybe a little different to yours.. |
03-18-2016, 01:45 PM
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This is viking blue. Looks really different than the princess blue.
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427 CSX 3000/4000 and Shelbys.
All gone ! Was a Hell of a run
Now ... The dogs car
Mercedes E63S station wagon. 603hp
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03-18-2016, 01:47 PM
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the 427 design solved that problem but turned the early elegance into a muscle-appearance
those who think the 427 is more elegant must see the early design is for chicks |
Oh, so what you're saying is that Shelby saved the original AC from being just a secretary's car?
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03-18-2016, 01:49 PM
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Oh, so what you're saying is that Shelby saved the original AC from being just a secretary's car?
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not sure if shelby did that, as i know the redesign was done by a ford employee |
03-18-2016, 01:51 PM
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This is "Viking Blue"
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03-18-2016, 01:55 PM
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And "AC Anniversary Blue" (Volvo Stabla Blue)
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