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02-14-2004, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Baton Rouge,
LA
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 FIA, S. Automotive 354 stroker
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Brought home my first Cobra!!!
Today I realized a childhood dream! Sold my beloved MR2 (320 rwhp!) and brought home her successor. It's a Unique Motorcars 289 F.I.A model with a 354 stroker built by Southern Automotive. The color is "Jaguar Ice Blue" or something, the previous owner couldn't quite remember. Unique color, I think (no pun intended  ). Haven't been able to really drive her yet, we've had a solid week of rain.
Pics:
Just getting home:
Profile:
A few more pics in the gallery!
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02-14-2004, 10:08 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Evans,
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 289 FIA, 347 stroker with Weber 48's, building a '48 Anglia gasser, driving a '55 Chevy resto-rod
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Great looking 289--beautiful color. Seems there are more and more people getting the 289.
Have Fun! and be careful 
Rain--guess it's better than snow--but it still pisses me me off that we can have a beautiful week here Mon-Fri then it rains all weekend. Just love this "Seattle sunshine" 
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02-14-2004, 10:09 PM
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Location: CA, USA,
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R,
Congratulations!! She looks great. Take it easy with her to start. Steve
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02-15-2004, 12:12 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Waiting to Order a BDR, engine to be a SA C408. TKO to hook it up.
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Congrats on the car - a very fine looking ride. I do like that colour ... what were the codes again
How did the Trooper tow the trailer? What's the allowable tow weight on the Trooper? My tow vehicle will probably be the Rodeo at 4500# allowable.
Enjoy the drive - it'll be wayyyyyyyy better than the MR2 
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02-15-2004, 12:12 AM
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congrats
Welcome to the Unique family.. Who was the previous owner?? and is that a 347 or 354...normally they are 347..just askin???
Be careful and have fun...that's what these cars are all about...
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02-15-2004, 06:51 AM
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Having taken delivery of my first Cobra a few weeks ago, (and not driven it yet), I can identify with your emotions right now . Enjoy. I investigated the Unique 289 - it is a great car.
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Enjoyment may be 9/10's anticipation, but that last 10% is oh so sweet....
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02-15-2004, 07:16 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Los Angeles,
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Cobra Make, Engine: E.R.A. FIA #2088 1964 289 w/Webers
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Very nice! That blue looks great! Enjoy!
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02-15-2004, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Baton Rouge,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 FIA, S. Automotive 354 stroker
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Re: congrats
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Originally posted by rldunn7
Welcome to the Unique family.. Who was the previous owner?? and is that a 347 or 354...normally they are 347..just askin???
Be careful and have fun...that's what these cars are all about...
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Thanks all! More details will follow when I can pull myself away from the car for longer.
That's what I thought too, rldunn, but check this out: Southern Automotive 354 stroker.
It sounds incredible, can't wait to get a good drive in!
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02-15-2004, 09:01 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Annapolis,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique, 427SO, it runs
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Very nice car, great color, and I love the stripeless look as well. I am another of the many very happy Unique owners, and I think you'll find the support from the Weavers outstanding, even though you purchased a previously-owned car. I did the same, and the level of support I've received from Unique has been phenomenal.
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02-15-2004, 09:03 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique, 427SO, it runs
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P.S. You should sign up on the Unique owner's forum as well,
www.uniquecobra.com
It's a great source of Unique-specific advice and support.
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02-15-2004, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Annapolis,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique, 427SO, it runs
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P.S. You should sign up on the Unique owner's forum as well,
www.uniquecobra.com
It's a great source of Unique-specific advice and support.
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02-15-2004, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: God's country,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Original ERA 427sc, Powered by Gessford
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Congrats. That is a great looking car- love the color. You will have a lot of fun with it.
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02-15-2004, 12:16 PM
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Location: Baton Rouge,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 FIA, S. Automotive 354 stroker
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Well, it's no Powerstroke, but Trooper did very well. But then I've towed the MR2 with it before and the MR2 weighs a good 500lbs more. The allowable tow weight on the Trooper is 5500lbs. It's a standard tranny, 4wd version. It has adjustable Rancho 9000 shocks and firming up the rear really helps. |
02-15-2004, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Chatham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby Series 1 CSX5098 (w/ supercharger) & Diasio D962R Turbo race car
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Great looking car and the best of luck and many happy years.
I always had a special place in my heart for a 289FIA.
jim
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02-15-2004, 01:57 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Original ERA 427sc, Powered by Gessford
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I just noticed something- how come it has the 427 rollbar and not the standard 289 rollbar?
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02-15-2004, 03:34 PM
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Beautiful car,I want a small block car some day,too.It's bound to be one of your life's most memorable events.
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02-15-2004, 07:34 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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Welcome to the family...from another satisfied Unique owner.
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1st car was a Cobra, hopefully my last will be also!
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02-15-2004, 07:38 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Yorba Linda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF w/392CI stroker
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That's a great looking car! Enjoy it!
-Deano
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02-15-2004, 08:15 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Baton Rouge,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 FIA, S. Automotive 354 stroker
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Quote:
Originally posted by Chaplin
I just noticed something- how come it has the 427 rollbar and not the standard 289 rollbar?
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02-17-2004, 12:45 AM
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Location: McLean,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique FIA 351 W
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Please bear in mind that the Cobra is very tricky to drive compared with your last ride. Don't get too rambunctious before you've put a lot of get-acquainted miles on the car.
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