Unknown Cobra shell and chassis for sale - Page 2

STEPHEN BROHOLM · #1 (**permalink**) 01-25-2010, 03:49 AM

G'day Dave.

I'm actually wondering if the body is in fact an Arntz also. Wasn't the Arntz/Bennett/Butler renowned for having an engine that was way back in the chassis, almost mid engined?

Here's a pic I'd pinched from the gallery of "nevermind65" showing an Arntz engine bay.

If that was the case, then the pics you've posted as per your description have a firewall that is very far forward, unlike the majority of manufacturers out there. I'd imagine the donk would undoubtedly be well over the front axle line in the mystery kit.

Cheers.

Steve.

boxhead · #2 (**permalink**) 01-25-2010, 03:59 AM

Thanks Steve, you are right, that engine bay is different.

I am still chasing StyleCraft as a possibility.

damo · #3 (**permalink**) 01-27-2010, 04:00 AM

Hi I looked at one similar a while ago and it looks to me that it could be the same. The one I looked at was made by Laurie Bongalis ( spelling ? ) in Melbourne.
Cheers Damo

Zedn · #4 (**permalink**) 01-27-2010, 04:23 AM

Nope, totally different to the RCM that Laurie makes (i have one). Mine has no rear lip, fuel filler on drivers side, contour line under windscreen, chassis is a different shape and has holes for exhaust through it. Also fire wall is different and the shape of the corner of the dash where it meets the door (where mirrors go) is curved on RCM.

I heard the RCM is taken from an Arntz (not 100% sure) so that leads me to think it isnt Arntz either.

OZCOBRA · #5 (**permalink**) 01-27-2010, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Zedn

Nope, totally different to the RCM that Laurie makes (i have one). Mine has no rear lip, fuel filler on drivers side, contour line under windscreen, chassis is a different shape and has holes for exhaust through it. Also fire wall is different and the shape of the corner of the dash where it meets the door (where mirrors go) is curved on RCM.

I heard the RCM is taken from an Arntz (not 100% sure) so that leads me to think it isnt Arntz either.

Would it not be a simple Question

to put to the crew whom frequent the Arnzt Butler forum on here to yay or nay the Arnzt Question ??? From here I'd say it's not Arnzt!!

jcraigau · #6 (**permalink**) 01-30-2010, 06:08 AM

Did you get to the bottom of this?

Is there such a replica as Boomerang?

David Hodgson · #7 (**permalink**) 01-31-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jcraigau

Did you get to the bottom of this?

Is there such a replica as Boomerang?

jcraigau, there are 2 boomerang cars on the WA website under members cars. Brad T and Dave & Jesse K both listed as Boomerangs, but they don't appear to have the lip on the rear of the cockpit and filler is on the right.http://members.powerdsl.com.au/~tforder/dave_k_page.htm

David Hodgson · #8 (**permalink**) 01-31-2010, 07:56 PM

There was a kit in the early '80s out of WA called Autostyling, I think have a brochure - I'll have a look. A guy here in Canberra had a Autostyling body kit, I think it had the lip on the rear edge of the cockpit, but I don't recall the tub and firewall arrangement.
A guy call Jim (surname escapes me at the minute) was awarded best Cobra at the inaugural Nationals at Mildura in '94 with what we all decided was an Autostyling, and I recall his fire wall was similar. Should have some pic's of his car.

boxhead · #9 (**permalink**) 01-30-2010, 06:29 PM

Not yet, I still can not find "stylecraft" either Cobra or boat builders.

boxhead · #10 (**permalink**) 01-31-2010, 08:05 PM

Thanks for the links David, You are right the Boomerang does look different, looks like no lip and the fuel filler appears to be in the centre of rear turrent.
Also the car pictured is listed as having a Toyota Chassis, the car I have located requires a specific chassis (raised sections in floor)

Any pics you have David would be appreciated.

David Hodgson · #11 (**permalink**) 01-31-2010, 08:08 PM

That's a good point Dave, I recall the Autostyling was specific to Crown chassis.

boxhead · #12 (**permalink**) 01-31-2010, 08:08 PM

Hey there Soulman, yes it is looking unlikely to be an ARNTZ.
For some reason I thought I had read that they had a lip around the back of cabin, and this being the only time I have heard of that made me wonder if that was its maker?

Thanks for the input, as the owner of one it helps to eliminate it. (I think your black one was ARNTZ?)

jcraigau · #13 (**permalink**) 01-31-2010, 08:25 PM

So that's another one crossed off the list, the search continues...

Baz · #14 (**permalink**) 01-31-2010, 11:00 PM

This thread ended up being almost as big as the 'Pool Room'.

jcraigau · #15 (**permalink**) 01-31-2010, 11:22 PM

and we're still no closer!

boxhead · #16 (**permalink**) 01-31-2010, 11:26 PM

It is an odd ball, and all help is appreciated.

So does anyone want it?

Zedn · #17 (**permalink**) 02-01-2010, 02:39 AM

what about RC cars? I have never seen one, but they were an old company that shut down many years ago.

OZCOBRA · #18 (**permalink**) 02-01-2010, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zedn

what about RC cars? I have never seen one, but they were an old company that shut down many years ago.

...This will amuse some..

...It's a thread of it's own!!

ac andy · #19 (**permalink**) 02-05-2010, 03:06 AM

Its definately not an RC, the RCs were similiar to Lauries cars. Mine is an RC and is nothing at all like this one in the photos.

Andy.

jcraigau · #20 (**permalink**) 02-16-2010, 11:46 PM

There is a "kit" on eBay at the moment that has the description:
"AC Cobra Project car, excellent start to create your own unique AC. AMC or Australian Mada Cobra existed in the ealy '90s and built only a handful of cars.
They body was constructed as a joint venture with Perry Catarmarans on the Gold Coast and is of marine grade quality, and is still in perfect condition to this day.
All parts and fitting are available through various Cobra kit manufacturers around Australia."

From the pics it seems to have a raised ridge at the back.

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