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12-15-2003, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Warsaw,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 427 Cobra. 427 Side Oiler. Dual Quads.
Posts: 396
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Shelby GT500 Trade Scam
I just wanted everyone to be aware that another scam is circulating amongst us.
A guy said that he wanted to trade his dark blue 1967 GT500 for my Unique 427 Cobra.
His car looked perfect and so I pursued the trade.
The first blip on the radar that made me think that something was fishy was his very poor grammar. Then I started asking more and more questions and found out that even though all the photos showed the car with Washington plates on it....the car was in....SWEDEN. Or should I say he said it was in Sweden. I'm sure it wasn't even his car.
Anyway, be on the lookout. I believe his name was Mats.
Thanks for your time and this forum. If you have time, please look at my for sale ad. I would really like to sell this Cobra and buy a car with a top and a heater 
Thanks
Link to my for sale ad: http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/show...threadid=47608
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12-15-2003, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Fresno,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 184/482ci Shelby
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Them damn Swedes.
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12-15-2003, 09:13 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: North Metro Atlanta,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2 dr roadster, V-8, 4 spd.
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Mats is a common Swedish name. You did the right thing and thanks for the alert.
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12-15-2003, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Warsaw,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 427 Cobra. 427 Side Oiler. Dual Quads.
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I just found his full name in my email address book. It is Mats Wilhelmsson. Too bad, it was a nice Shelby GT500 
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12-15-2003, 10:35 PM
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So why don't you put a hardtop and a heater on/in your current Cobra? .......just curious.
Ernie
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12-16-2003, 06:09 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Sounds like the same scam as the "Contemporary Cobra" in Sweden for $9,800 (US funds) including shipping that was on Ebay last month.
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12-16-2003, 06:46 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Warsaw,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 427 Cobra. 427 Side Oiler. Dual Quads.
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So why don't you put a hardtop and a heater on/in your current Cobra? .......just curious.
Ernie
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I have considered doing that Ernie. I am new to the Cobra replica family and don't know the best sources yet. I like the A.P.E. hardtop. I reminds me of a Viper hardtop. I like the double hump design. I have been talking to the owner of A.P.E. about fitting one to a Unique. Do you know of any other good sources of aftermarket hardtops? I talked with Alan Weaver at Unique and he does not usually recommend a hardtop once a car is completed. Due to the hassles of fitting, scratching the paint etc. He suggested a soft top.
I really appreciate all the help. So far (exept for the guy in Sweden) everyone has been very helpful. I can't wait until Spring so I can attend some Cobra events.
The Cobra is my dream car. The only reason I am trying to sell mine is that since I purchased it my financial situation has changed quite a bit and I don't like having that much tied up in a car that for me is a toy. The car is perfect.
I would like to sell it and buy a cheaper Shelby GT350 or GT500 clone. Since it is a clone, it could be my daily driver in Northern Indiana. Anyway, long answer to your question. Thanks for the reply.
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12-16-2003, 07:10 AM
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Location: Menomonie, Wisconsin,
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You might want Brent or Ron to put this on as a "sticky" with this forum or on the Consumer Forum.
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12-16-2003, 09:27 AM
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Location: Whitewood,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five, 302 EFI, #3358
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Looks like a Scam for sure. Interesting to note that Mr. Mats Wilhelmsson also has a 1967 dark blue Mustang GTA, see link below. I suspect he my have now done some mods in an attempt to "create" a Faux Shelby GT 500. However, the motor he has in it looks to be a 289. Have to watch out for these people.
http://www.mustang-gt.com/gt/FeaPic/67gtafb.htm
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12-16-2003, 09:40 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five, 302 EFI, #3358
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More on Mr. Mats Wilhelmsson. Apparently he operates a Swedish Shelby Registry. In it he has listed a 1969 GT 500, but no 1967. This story is getting more interesting. He also has a listing for a 1967 GT 500 "project" dated in January 2003. His 1969 GT 500 has a lot of awards listed, but all from the US in various states?????
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12-16-2003, 01:27 PM
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Great looking Bubble and Lemans hardtops from hawkcars.co.uk
Hope this helps
thanks
Adrian
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