Haynes Cobra Publication

[bkozlow]

Just received my copy of the new (released 9/15) Haynes AC/Shelby Cobra 1962 to 1968 (all models) Owners' Workshop Manualfrom Amazon. This is a well done publication and gives great pictures of the cars of the period. It is a nice addition to any ones collection of Cobra based publications.

Bill K

[db replicas]

Unfortunately as a workshop manual it is very poor.
Unlike regular Haynes manuals for cars of that era.

[keezling]

How many people you figure are gonna buy one so they will know how to fix their real Cobra? Lol sounds like a fun book to add to your publications. I've always wanted a copy of "Train Wrecks For Fun And Profit" for my fire place mantle. (really exists)

[bkozlow]

It's true, as a workshop manual, it is worse than poor and should never have been called that. But really, do you think a publisher was going to put out a repair manual for a car that only had 1000 units built and almost everyone of those cars was different. Yes, it is a another Cobra book, but it has many period pictures that are new and maybe of interest to those trying to make their cars look as original as possible.

Bill K

[rodneym]

I must say it still has me curious. Somehow my shelf won't be complete without it.
If only Kirkham and Shelby...ah, never mind. Pat's covered that.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by rodneym

I must say it still has me curious. Somehow my shelf won't be complete without it.
If only Kirkham and Shelby...ah, never mind. Pat's covered that.

Same here. I have a copy coming today. If nothing else, an addition to the bookshelf as well.

[db replicas]

But.....
If it was a proper workshop manual would you still buy it?
Exactly. You and everyone else who bought it for the photos and those who were interested in what it claims to be.
;-)

[Bernica]

I already have the old 427 chassis manual and the parts book from "TheTurd" as he's known here. I consider this more of a novelty item.

[cycleguy55]

I bought one of the Haynes 'Owners' Workshop Manuals', knowing full well it was far more a history book than a shop manual. Regardless, for the price it's worth having. https://www.amazon.com/AC-Shelby-Cob...2FShelby+cobra

One of the first things I noted was the discrepancy in production numbers between the 996 it reports and the 998 reported elsewhere, including CC ( How many original Cobras were made? ).

I have not spent any time attempting to reconcile where the difference is, other than this:

• Total 289 CID Leaf Spring Cobra - 580 (CC) vs 579 (Haynes)
• Total Coil Spring Cobra - 343 (CC) vs 342 (Haynes)

[Trubble]

Picked this up on Amazon. Did not expect a technical manual, but enjoyed getting to know the history of the cars.