01-27-2005, 12:11 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Anglesey,
UK
Cobra Make, Engine: Hawk 289FiA with Le Mans hardtop. AC CS(X)2131,289 (my father owned it from `67-`73)
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Re: Re: Re: Brookland
[quote] Originally posted by CSX 4027
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Originally posted by nikbj68
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Steve:...
I don`t think AC have been in the position to "deliver lots of aluminum Cobra's" since about 1967..... They are 'here' to appeal to a (small) number of customers who will pay a premium for an AC built /Shelby partnership Cobra the likes of which hasn`t been made for 38+ years.
I don't agree. If we could all turn back the clock, we would have all bought Cobra's in the 60's for a bunch more than the Corvette and not gotten a top, heater or windows.
We also know that as volume goes up, the price goes down so, a lot of Cobra's produced might end up being more affordable than one might think. Also, affordable aluminum should be the focus. Not Fiberglass!. .........
If Shelby concentrated on only aluminum, I bet they could deliver more cars at good prices and not have to deal with fiberglass at all.
Let's not forget that in 1996, the Shelby glass car finished as a painted roller was in the $50,000 - $55,000 range. A Kirkham PAINTED Roller was $50,000. So, yes. It can be done and already has.
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Hi Steve. I agree with ALL that you are saying, I was merely pointing out that with the CSX47** backlog, Shelby should be getting the `glass cars done, which AC can`t help with. (see the "Shelby" thread for anyone who doesn`t know about this!) Plus I don`t think that AC could hit any sort of volume in the way our Polish friends can at the moment.(or match them for price.... labour rates being so different between UK & Poland.)
I work for a huge company(Eaton) and the sign on 'our' desk says " Better,Faster,Leaner". We can`t pick 2!
BrooklandsBasher... you can stay on the bus right to the terminal! As you say, we`re not getting into 'that' issue, but it looks like you & spunky 'Teflon Trev' are on for a Battle Royale! I`ll buy the drinks...for winner & loser!
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