Seeking an AC 289

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Are you looking for a 'slab side' 289 or one of the rare 30 or so 'European AC 289' cars that Shelby produced for European customers? The later looked like a 427 car without the rollbar, sidepipes or rear wheel lip and sported a 'roadster dash (the one with glove box & speedo and tach mounted directly over the steering column) with wire wheels. Also, the car didn't have a 'dimple' on the right rear fender for the Lemans 3 1/2 in. fuel filler. Instead, it used the smaller '289' cap mounted in the same spot. It did have a 427/428 engine and looked more like a British sports car.

In either case, John at John's Custom Fabricators, in Coos Bay, Oregon still sells both cars in any stage from a bare 2x4 square tube frame and body (around $8,500) to turn keys for around $45,000. His prices may have changed, but he makes a pretty accurate and quality product. His 'slab side" is very close to an original and is a very sweet looking ride. I always wanted to have one for my wife when I had one of his 427SC cars. I've known and done business with him for 13 years and he has always come through for me. Call him at 541.888.9313 and tell him Mike Berry gave you his number. If you don't get through, keep trying. Like most of us, he juggles half a dozen things at one time.