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05-26-2007, 12:43 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Mesa,
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Originally Posted by lamaluv
What do you suppose CSX2196 the Fip Top, also known as the Turd, is worth?
It is truly a one of a kind Cobra with a race history It was raced at Sebring by Ken Miles. It was also used as a 427 pre-prototype and is a significant part of the development of the 427 Cobras. So what do you think it would be worth.
Having seen both cars , I know I would rather have CSX2196.
The current owner had the Fip Top at the 2005 WSCB and he and his wife actually took it to the track and on the cruise.
That car is not a Museum queen. I wonder how much driving the Super Cobra will get?
Dick |
I spent a week with the owner at his home several years ago. He is a devoted Cobraphile and I doubt it will go up for sale during his life-time. However I can tell you an interesting story about the car and how he got it for a very low price by buying a VERY expnsive hand-made purse for his wife.
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05-26-2007, 02:36 AM
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05-26-2007, 02:04 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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Yes Bob...tell us the story Rich told you.
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06-18-2007, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Nampa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA EXP002, 1968 PI 428 FE
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Bob we are still waiting for the story. Please, you have kept us in suspence long enough.
You might ask Duane what he thinks the car is worth since Rich was kind enough to let him take it for a few fast laps at the Bash track day.  You just couldn't wipe that grin of of his face the whole weekend.
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08-06-2007, 09:30 AM
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Turd
HI GUYS,
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON THE TURD. 
REF. BOOKS
SPECS.
PICS.
ECT.
CURRENT OWNERS CONTACT DETAILS??
I THINK THAT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN THE MOST DESIRABLE COBRA IN MY BOOK AND I WOULD LIKE TO SERIOUSLY RESCEARCH IT AND EVEN POSSIBLE BUILD A SIMILAR ONE.
THAT CAR IS WHAT KEN MILES ALWAYS DREAMT ABOUT,JUST A PITY HE STARTED BUILDING IT SO LATE IN THE PROGRAM.
MAYBE WE CAN RE LIVE HIS DREAM AND TRY TO PORTRAY TO THE WORLD WHAT REAL RACERS DREAM ABOUT!!! 
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07-07-2011, 09:57 PM
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so did the car flip top sell at the auction when it went up for sale
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07-08-2011, 07:00 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Cape Coral,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2009 Solbra
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01-22-2010 R-M Auctions CSX2196 $1,450,000 Did not meet Reserve
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06-19-2013, 12:03 PM
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so did the car flip top sell at the auction when it went up for sale
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Dumb ass me, I just noticed I registered in the past with my Naval Warfare code name used 25 years ago. I will look for the old pics of the flip-top this weekend. |
06-11-2013, 09:38 AM
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I have read through the thread and have a few questions.
!. Wasn't the SuperSnake a GT350 one off model? Not the twin supercharged Cobra that two were built(one for Shelby and Cosby)
2. Was the flip-top restored because some time ago I saw pics that looked as if it was fully restored?
3. Did it sell at the last auction recently.
Thanks
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06-11-2013, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Folsom,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 623, 427 S/C Cobra. Ford FE 428 Cobra Jet, Ford Nascar TL 4speed - with a touch of raw; "less is more" theme
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2, yes where needed. Engine was replaced with a newer Shelby motor a while back, repainted, etc.
3. Sold to a private collector, left for back east right after the 50th Anniv. at Laguna Seca in Monterey. Had not heard of it being resold after that.
Here is a nice supercars site photo of it taken by Richard Owens at at Monterey / Laguna Seca last year Aug 2012 at the 50th Anniversary.
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Western States Cobra Group 1998-2016.
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06-11-2013, 10:24 AM
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Nice pics decooney, I have seen it around. Sure looks different from when I was considering purchasing it what seems like a life time ago.
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06-11-2013, 10:29 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dallas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR track car, SL-C track car
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Nice pics decooney,
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x2. 2196 is my all time favorite. |
06-11-2013, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Folsom,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 623, 427 S/C Cobra. Ford FE 428 Cobra Jet, Ford Nascar TL 4speed - with a touch of raw; "less is more" theme
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x2. 2196 is my all time favorite.
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Yes, mine too. Here is my favorite photo (of course  ). The feeling of its power and low stance handling from behind the wheel is something I will never forget in my life time. It was an absolute privilege to be given the opportunity to drive it on the track. Gave it a kiss goodbye at the Monterey 50th before it was transferred to the new owner. It still has a few WSCB event stickers on it too!
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06-11-2013, 09:37 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Former owner of Long Live the Bow tie Contemporary #102 427 Chevy .30 over Merlin heads 11to1, TBI injection
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Always liked the "Flip Top" just think if you took the FlipTop front and the flared 427 rear. yeah baby that's rock n roll
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06-19-2013, 01:14 PM
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Location: Bay Area (Peninsula),
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427, 427/487 side-oiler
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I don't know what it's worth, but all of the pix on this posting have made me very psyched that I chose FIA wheels for my car.
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