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[mylesdw]

Lucky man Mike. I have always regarded the Autokraft cars as being the only genuine 'continuation' Cobras and very much the end of the line. The current offerings by SA are no better or worse than any other replica.

[1985 CCX]

MKIV,

Regardless of your feelings about Rick, keep in mind I have not met him, he does have a wealth of information. I was looking to buy a car and he was well aware of the first owner, second owner, and the damage incurred in shipping. He also answered a ton of questions I had. Since he did not ask for a consulting fee for the time he spent chatting with me I assumed he was a good guy.

Regardless, MKIV cars are nicely done and very solid. I hope to someday own one in its original form. For now I am happy with my Contemporary Classic.

Greatest of luck with yours,
Jeff

[What'saCobra?]

Jeff,

i certainly agree with your assessment of Muck at this point and i haven't met him either. But, somehow, i'll bet that Rick is looking at these scribbles at the same time as this MKIV guy and he will handle any criticisms directly. Frankly, i think even MKIV will admit Rick is a decent fellow, if they are still talking. i suspect that MKIV's investments have caused Rick a few heart-aches in the past, but that is only a supposition.

Of course, some folks won't listen to good advice, like that from Dr. Muck, and MKIV might just have to learn the hard way.

i also agree with your AC Cobra MKIV views and wish you good luck on your upgrade quest, when the time is right for you. A MKIV can be made quite nice indeed and you are starting with a real aly car by AC Cars Limited. Ask me how i know.

And MKIV's are still somewhat underpriced, in my view, though most need a few nice engine bits to get them brightened up a bit. A FORD stroker 392 crate does a top notch job, along with a stouter tranny. But, a Holley carbed hot 351 is nearly as good. The rear axle is rated for 500'#+, so that can stay, along with the brakes.

Certainly you can keep the 302 and hop that up; but, the higher parts cost of gaining equivalent power will usually more than offset the cost of a replacement 351+ block.

Not to be negative, however, but SAAC treats MKIV's like kit cars, because they are not precious Shelby products. But, we know SAAC has its own views and we have ours.