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David Hodgson 12-19-2011 08:23 PM
As promised this morning, more magazine history of 3150. Was bought in '79 by David Ratcliff as an investment for a reported $35k, a big punt back then, from Frank Foster of Kameruka Cheese fame in Bega. Frank had it converted to RHD, and painted blue, in UK before importing it to Aus. The previous owner Peter Sherriden had painted it green. So it seems it has been painted; 1 originaly silver, 2 Red, 3 Green, 4 Blue, 5 back to Red, 6 back to Silver

As mickmate posted cover of Aust Classic Car Dec '95

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/s...g?t=1324347879

Contents page......

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/s...g?t=1324347111

Rear shot. Apparently this is his brother driving

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/s...g?t=1324348429

This one is the cover of Sports Car World Apr/May '86.

The auther of the article, Peter McKay, gave Cobra's a real sledging the whole article through. I have the B&W pics from this article also

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/s...g?t=1324347111

Another from Sports car world '86 with owner David driving

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/s...g?t=1324347111

sambo 12-19-2011 09:27 PM
Thanks for the scans David. Looks like the bonnet is partially open in that last shot!

boxhead 12-19-2011 09:51 PM
I always liked the rear shot from the Dec 95 mag, there is a dent in the rear guard, so it aint glass :)

Merv and Sharon 12-19-2011 10:14 PM
Brilliant and many thanks David. As I think I may have said before, there has got to be a good book on Cobras in Australia.

renovationinnov 12-19-2011 10:47 PM
HERE HERE MERV
BUT WHOS GOING TO write it / but if someone does put me down for a copy
rob

Merv and Sharon 12-19-2011 11:09 PM
A good retirement project maybe? Would have chapters on originals, racing, early replicas, robnells, and the list goes on ...

tomcat racing 12-20-2011 04:42 AM
shelby cobra 50 years book
 
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Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon (Post 1166372)
Brilliant and many thanks David. As I think I may have said before, there has got to be a good book on Cobras in Australia.
funny you should say that merv, its not an australian book, but every one of you are going to want this book. i was in melbourne several weeks ago and attended motoclassica on the first morning it opened, over 100 million dollars worth of vehicles in the grand exibition building, very very impressive. one of the trade stands upstairs was the pitstop bookshop from perth and while browsing i found this book , SHELBY COBRA FIFTY YEARS by colin comer, hot off the press, an advanced copy and the only one in australia. its hardcover, 255 pages and a bargain at $49.95. fantastically written and researched, colour and black and white photos, the full history of cobras and racing history, daytonas and all the guys who made the legend. its written by a mad enthuist who owns a couple of originals and is obviosly very well conected to have all the info and photos that are in this book.they said they will be getting more copies in but didnt know when, sorry its a bit late now for a chrissy present, ive been going to post this thread for a while now, so get on the blower, first in best dressed, FREECALL 1800622422,
MERRY XMAS TO ALL AND SAFE DRIVING

Tenrocca 12-20-2011 05:41 AM
Great book Tom- bought it on Amazon a few months back:

http://www.amazon.com/Shelby-Cobra-F...4384807&sr=8-1

Bitten Bob 12-20-2011 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 400TT (Post 1166283)
The 427 is definitely CSX3150. You can lock that in.

CSX3150 has always been unusual. No oil cooler scoop, different front turn signals, different rear lights, larger mud flaps on front guards, different badges, hood scoop, tinted top of windscreen, interior differences etc.

Don't have much time to dig for the many photos I have of CSX3150, but here is one from my gallery when it was blue taken at Bowdens. Enjoy.

If you want some testimony of CSX 3150 during the Golden Ages (in fact, June 66) you can read these article in my "frog" magazine (bought new by my father and carefully kept since). Sorry it's in French ! %/
Enjoy the black & white pictures of the car ! You can see there was no hood scoop, but some rectangular tail lights and sunburst wheels, among others details.

The third page is about 427 Cobras and C. Shelby, and contains an interview of great french driver Jo Schlesser, who was racing some 289 at that time. For the happy guys who can read french, enjoy this short interview, absolutely delightful : how to overtake D. Piper and his P-2 Ferrari ? simple ! Just put into fourth gear, and "bye-Bye Piper" ! :3DSMILE:

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../1966-2bis.jpg http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../1966-1bis.jpg http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../1966-3bis.jpg

Merv and Sharon 12-20-2011 03:19 PM
Nice Tom. I will be on the phone later this morning to add to my collection. Hope the Christmas is not so wet up there this year!

boxhead 12-20-2011 05:08 PM
Cheers Andrew, just ordered myself a Christmas present through Amazon.
$44.00 delivered to my door on the faster option.

Beejay 12-20-2011 09:14 PM
I think I might have two copies of that book at home, presents from a couple of years back.

If I do I will advise just in case someone wants one.

Cheers,

Ben

sambo 12-20-2011 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Beejay (Post 1166499)
I think I might have two copies of that book at home, presents from a couple of years back.
It was published in 2011 mate. :D

Beejay 12-21-2011 12:15 AM
Yes,

Just checked. Only got that one this year.

I do have two copies of Trevor's book "Cobra The First Forty Years".

Ben

boxhead 12-21-2011 12:28 AM
Ben, I will check my books at home, I may be keen to buy from you.

Merv and Sharon 12-21-2011 12:42 AM
The Legate book is really outstanding, even more so for the brilliant photography and for its coverage of 'Replicas'.

Krait 12-21-2011 09:22 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beejay (Post 1166511)
Yes,

Just checked. Only got that one this year.

I do have two copies of Trevor's book "Cobra The First Forty Years".

Ben
I've got two copies as well, how does that happen? :confused:

Cheers

NASSTY 12-21-2011 11:00 PM
Both these two cobras and several more mustangs were on Gasolene, Channel 31 ( if you get it) last Thursday night. All got about 15mins of airtime

Edit: here's the link

Community Television, Music Television, Footy Show, Car Restoration, Classic Cars Shows

btw, the 427 is now back to it's original colour

Aussie Joe 12-22-2011 04:58 PM
Hi Guys ,there actually my cars ,JB is a good friend of mine and the cars will be featured in Unique Cars next month.
Aussie Joe

Merv and Sharon 12-22-2011 05:37 PM
I think you have made us all jealous Joe. One of your Apex guys up here saw the cars recently and was very impressed. Hope they make it up here at some stage.


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