What's Real??

[Bud Man]

Back in 1995-96, AC Cars UK did do a run of "continuation cars" that were virtually identical to the 60's S/C Cobra. Made on the original body bucks by hand, in alloy slightly thicker than original, they differed in a few areas of detail from the Kirkham/Shelby aluminum cars. They were imported to the US by David Wagner as "gliders" (rollers) and completed by their owners. All in the US were fitted with Sideoilers and Toploaders, as original. I have seen several (one in glider stage) and all are beautiful.

Interestingly, these cars were originally going to be assigned CSX numbers, but this was changed and all went out as "COX" prefixed cars, due to (understandably) issues with SAI. As I recall, a glider (complete less drivetrain and paint) went out (in 1996) at about $55,000 USD. I believe you can still purchase one thru AC, but when I last checked (2000) the price was around $100,000 USD (!) for a roller.

Made on the original bucks by the continuation of the original company, by the original methods, quite possibly by some of the original craftsmen. Lacking only the SAI "lineage", this is or was unquestionably the closest replica of the original 60's product you can or could buy...period.

Bud

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