Cobra Quiz Time

[PCC]

Having read most of the technical and personal issues on this forum, which I would add are generally very informative I think its about time we tested those who are interested on some of your Cobra History (apologies if its been done before).

And just to keep your interest, I am willing to offer a carton of crownies for the first with the correct answers.

Note - the only problem is that you will have to come up here (Brisbane) to collect it (or share it). Les, down here for you.

Here goes.....Questions:

1. We all know the Cobra was derived from the AC Ace, but whom was the designer of the AC Ace?

2. What was the list price for the first Shelby Cobra (US$)?

3. What colour was the very first works Shelby team car (CSX2002)?

4. What does the X signify in CSX?

5. What was the nickname for the 289 engine?

6. We all know the original cobras were shod with halibrand wheels with goodyear tyres. However prior to this what type of wheels were commonly used?

7. What instrumentation item was always included in the dash of race cars, but hardly ever connected up? why was this so?

8. Why did 427 Cobra's never raced as part of the Shelby Works Team?

9. Again we all know that Shelby used blue for his works cars from 1964 onwards. However, the yanks changed the name of this colour from what to what?

10. What was unusual about the boot of the Le-Mans Cobra? and why?

Go for it men.....hope the response is good.

The first crownie has already gone.....sorry guys


PCC (Peter Craig)