Aluminium Bodied Contempoary

[Obsessive]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

Mike,

Thanks again for the further details, yes, that does make perfect sense as to the matting and it's raw condition.

Sorting could be as simple as some new fluids and seals, or could be a little more in depth, such as brake and clutch lines, a complete flushing on the fluids , checking for electrical shorts or breaks, to a full body off chassis tear down. The first question would be a simple one, how long as the car remained dormant, and when was the last time it had a state safety inspection?

Bill S

The car was driven a about a year ago and the motor was started last week. In California, state safety inspections are not required, only smog certifications every two years. In the case of this car, it's titled as a 1965 Cobra so no smog is ever required here.

By sorting out, I was referencing the changes I listed within my earlier posting from this morning along with changing fluids and detailing the car. There are likely a couple surprises here and there, but the motor, transmission, rear end and brakes appear to be trouble free. I do not know how much attention the original owner gave to brake bias, fuel sending unit calibration, etc. so I expect the new owner will need to focus some attention on these items. Easy stuff.

[FatBoy]

This is a very interesting car and it's been fun watching the speculation and banter.
If it were mine, I'd be tempted to consider installing Nick Acton's (or similar) fuel tank and then panel out the trunk to replicate an S/C.
This was my Contemporary that I panelled the trunk on and made up a "fake" lower bracket for the roll-bar.



Paul

[Buzz]

Thanks for the intel, Obsessive. Wow - that is really interesting! I would love to know more about the body and how it came to be.

[1985 CCX]

Originally Posted by FatBoy

This is a very interesting car and it's been fun watching the speculation and banter.
If it were mine, I'd be tempted to consider installing Nick Acton's (or similar) fuel tank and then panel out the trunk to replicate an S/C.
This was my Contemporary that I panelled the trunk on and made up a "fake" lower bracket for the roll-bar.



Paul

I'd be tempted to consider installing Nick Acton's Not in a million years......

Paul your car was a great one.
BTW this car has sold!

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX

I'd be tempted to consider installing Nick Acton's Not in a million years......

Paul your car was a great one.
BTW this car has sold!

Wait, what?

[1985 CCX]

Response to Paul's reference, NOT IN A MILLION YEARS

[Obsessive]

Sold! Money wired and loaded on a car hauler this morning.

Before the inevitable questions about the sales price begin, I have to let you all know that I promised the buyer and seller that I would keep this confidential. I will say, however, that the interest was pretty intense. While you guys were beating on each other or helping me figure out what this was, interested buyers began to hit me up with private messages.

I thank you all for your feedback, historical knowledge of the hobby and general interest in the situation. It should interest you all to know that the seller completely melted when she realized how fast her late husband's former passion was gone and that the selling of his car was no longer an item on her widow "To Do List". It was odd to think of my wife being in her shoes one day, God willing. Bitter sweet, for sure.

[Three Peaks]

Originally Posted by Obsessive

Sold! Money wired and loaded on a car hauler this morning.

Before the inevitable questions about the sales price begin, I have to let you all know that I promised the buyer and seller that I would keep this confidential. I will say, however, that the interest was pretty intense. While you guys were beating on each other or helping me figure out what this was, interested buyers began to hit me up with private messages.

I thank you all for your feedback, historical knowledge of the hobby and general interest in the situation. It should interest you all to know that the seller completely melted when she realized how fast her late husband's former passion was gone and that the selling of his car was no longer an item on her widow "To Do List". It was odd to think of my wife being in her shoes one day, God willing. Bitter sweet, for sure.

Mike,
Congrats to you and the widow on the sale. It really is a good looking car and I'm sure the new owner will enjoy it for quite some time. Hopefully, all the bickering over this car kept it on the front page long enough to help establish a fair price and an appreciative buyer. If it happens to end up in Oregon, I would be willing to help out with some of the finishing items to complete the car if the new owner is interested.

Bob

[FatBoy]

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX

Response to Paul's reference, NOT IN A MILLION YEARS

I did expect a response to that comment, having seen some of the previous discussions on the subject, which was why I added "or similar".

Thank you for the other comment and I'm pleased to hear that this car has now sold.

Paul

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Obsessive

The car was driven a about a year ago and the motor was started last week. In California, state safety inspections are not required, only smog certifications every two years. In the case of this car, it's titled as a 1965 Cobra so no smog is ever required here.

Yes, unless CA does actually catch up to the fact that this Contemporary is indeed an SPCNS or replica and not an actual car manufactured in 1965. Any CA buyer would be smart to take the car through the SB100/SPCNS process and receive a proper emissions exemption.