LOOK! Contemporary 289 FIA for sale in NJ

[John McMahon]

FOR SALE
Contemporary 289 FIA Cobra
Serial #CCX 2-2505

I am selling a freshly built, just completed 289 FIA Cobra. I have spent five years building this car. My goal was to build a Cobra that was a replica of one of the FIA Spec cars. I wanted a Cobra that I could take racing once and a while and still be able to run around town in. This car is one of seven 289 cars ever built by Contemporary MotorWorks in NY and this is the fifth car built.

Correct 289 FIA body that features cutback doors, fuel filler on bulkhead. FIA hood scoop, dimpled FIA trunk lid, narrow flares, 289 FIA dash layout w/ Raydyot mirrors. Painted using the Weber Standox paint system (German) in 3 parts; sealer, base coat, clear coat. Color is Light Mediterranean Blue metallic with a Wimbledon White nose stripe.

Engine:
· 1969 Ford 351W .030 over
· 9.8:1 compression
· dynoed flywheel: 485 HP at 5800 RPM/445 ft lbs torque
· Twisted Wedge aluminum heads (ported/polished)
· Speed Demon 750 CFM carb
· Crane hydraulic roller cam
· Ford Motorsports rocker 1.6 arms & matching springs
· Eagle forged rods
· Arias pistons
· Ford nodular crank
· Entire assembly balanced
· Align honed
· Edelbrock Victor Jr. Intake Manifold (port matched)
· MSD Distributor/Master Blaster coil/MSD 6AL ign. box
· March pullies
· 289 FIA style valve covers
· Tilton Super Starter
· Canton 7 qt road race oil pan w/ windage tray
· Mellings High volume pickup
· ARP bolts throughout motor
· Optima battery
· Mocal oil cooler
· Remote oil filter adaptor
· Aluminum radiator & Harrison Tank

Transmission:
· Richmond Gear 5 speed
· Cobra Original style 289 shifter
· Lakewood Scattershield
· Center Force dual friction clutch
· Steel flywheel – 164 tooth
· CNC hydraulic slave cylinder


Front Suspension:
· Jag steering rack
· Custom uprights
· Carerra shocks w/ Eibach springs
· Wilwood Super Lite 4 piston calipers
· 12.19 in. rotors with 1 in. vent

Rear Suspension:
· Jag IRS w/ posi unit
· 2:88 gears
· polished Jag hubs
· Watts Link and rear sway bar
· Carerra shocks w/ Eibach springs
· Girling inboard calipers, CWI vented rotors
· CWI aluminum polished rear end cover


Additional Equipment:

Interior – black leather upholstery with 15 inch MotoLita steering wheel, S/W gauges and correct dash layout, Lokar E-Brake, Wilwood Brake Proportioning valve and Fire Bottle fire system

PS Engineering 289 FIA pin drive wheels (7.5x15 & 9.5x15)
BFG Radial T/As P245/60R15 & P275/60R15 tires

Aluminum panels (acid etched for a satin finish) throughout the car under the hood, engine compartment, grill opening and trunk.

Headers and sidepipes Jet Hot coated (A second set of full length open sidepipes come with the car in case you’d like to “uncork” the car at the track!)

Car comes with additional equipment you can install to accent to your liking. This includes 289 front brake cooling ducts, 289 Fuel splash guard and side wind wings.

Price: $45,000 / OBO

Contact: John McMahon
Home Tel: 732-545-3043
Cell: 732-213-6847
Email: johnnymac@patmedia.net

Additional pictures: http://www.cobranet.com/coppermine/t...s.php?album=37

[tcolley1]

John.

The car is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!

Now if only my 2005 Mustang GT would sell it would be even more gorgeous in my garage!

Terry

[John McMahon]

Hey Terry...sell that thang!

Spring is just around the corner...interest in the FIA has picked up quite a bit in the past couple of weeks.

Its been rough trying to accommodate all parties due to health issues in my family these past few weeks. My apologies. On top of that we found out our oldest Rottie has bone cancer and we're going to try and save her by going for surgery.

When it rains...it pours.

[tcolley1]

Hey Terry...sell that thang!

John,

I'm trying...oh how I am trying!

It seems like everytime I get a prospective buyer they just can't get it together!

I can certainly empathize with your family health problems as you well know!

Sorry to hear about your older Rottie...my best friend here just had to put his Shepherd down last week...after 12 years. They are members of the family and it really hurts to lose them!

Yes it always seems to pour...especially as we get older!

Terry

[jldunkle]

John:

I still have interest in the FIA car. I still would be willing to trade my Red 1990 Saleen Convertible with 19K towards the car.

I am VERY sorry to hear about the Rottweiler. I had to put my 12 year dog Sam down because of cancer in Nov. 2004. I still haven't gotten over it. A tumor on his spine was the final blow and I miss him every day. I hope the surgery is a success....

Jerry Dunkle

jerry@cars2nv.net

[John McMahon]

Hi Jerry,

Sorry not looking for any trades at this point, just cash.

Yup, our Rottie went in this morning for an amputation. She (Heidi) is dear to us and is a Therapy Dog with the St Huberts and the Delta Societies. She has visited nursing homes and was involved jn a reading program with kids. She has given so much back to us that this is the least we can try to do to make her live a long happy life albeit without a leg.

[DavidNJ]

I have seen John's car and it is very nicely detailed. John choose components and finishes that give his car a very authentic 1960's race car look. The engine is also well spec'd for a '60s small block replica. Wheels are very impress PS Engineering. An example of the detail is the safety wired spinners on the wheels.

[computerworks]

Please limit posts in the Cobras For Sale Forum to specific questions directed to the seller.

Thanks
ron
ClubCobra Moderator

[John McMahon]

David,

Glad you liked what you saw!

JM

[John McMahon]

I also have a 20 ft enclosed Haulmark trailer that I bought brand new in March/2000 for sale...nothing fancy, a basic enclosed trailer.

I can make someone a great package deal price on both the Cobra and the trailer...please contact me for details.

NOTE - I cannot sell the trailer separately until the Cobra has been sold!


Specs:

Haulmark Thrifty Hauler (color: charcoal gray)
model # G820T2-102

- 20 feet long / 102" wide
- plywood interior
- home made wooden work bench
- storage underneath for 8 mounted race tires
- beaver tail
- (4) D-rings
- front stone guard
- 36" side door
- wall switch & dome light
- 4 wheel electric brakes
- DOT lighting
- 7 way pin connector w/breakaway switch
- white spoke wheels w/ ST205/R15 tires
- 3500 lb axles / 5 bolt wheels
-1 spare tire, never on the ground

- uses a 2 5/16" hitch ball
- GVWR: 7000 lbs.

[John McMahon]

UPDATE 3/21:

I took some snapshots today at the beach....The car is just back from the race shop and is perfect! The chassis is setup and motor is tuned.......and spring is here!!!! DON’T MISS OUT!!!!

[tcolley1]

John,

IT LOOKS FANTASTIC!!

Terry

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by falcon65

John,

IT LOOKS FANTASTIC!!

Terry

Terry,

Even the new pictures don't do the car justice, it's that good looking in person....

Bill S.

[tcolley1]

Terry,

Even the new pictures don't do the car justice, it's that good looking in person....

Bill S.

Bill,

That should be against the law! It is killing me that I can't have this car!

Terry

[John McMahon]

Originally Posted by falcon65

Bill,

That should be against the law! It is killing me that I can't have this car!

Terry

Thanks for the compliments. Curt Scott said my pictures violated every rule of photography and they do...but it was about 15 degrees at Sandy Hook that day and I am still defrosting!

Terry...it can be yours...you just have to sell that Mustang!

[John McMahon]

I took a deposit today, the car is currently under contract.

Thanks for everyone's interest and all the compliments.

JM

[JWheaton]

John,

Congrats on selling. Beautiful car and someone is going to be very happy.

J

[stush]

Yes, I will be the new proud owner. John you are a perectionist. Beautiful car.

Stu

[Cashburn]

What about that trailer?

[John McMahon]

GR,

Thanks...thats what is making it hard to part with, but it makes me feel good about the build I did. Cranky kept yelling at me to "Get 'er done!".

Jay,

Trailer is still available, a couple of Crankoids have first dibs, I sent them emails, if they do not want it, you're more than welcome to it.

Please email me. If I haven't heard back from my friends, I am scheduled to deliver the FIA to Stuart in CT next weekend. I could also meet you then and sell you the trailer.