Tony Hogg (Road & Track Editor) old CSX 427 car?

[donstruke]

Before Tony Hogg bought this car, it was owned by Mike Clark, a friend of mine in Altoona, Pa, who sold it to someone in Ohio (and then Mike bought a Ferrari GTB). When R&T featured it in a Salon article, I noticed that the chrome tape Mike used to cover some rust below the T-handle on the shifter was still there, as was the cheapo Motorola (I think) radio. In 1969 I borrowed it for photography for a book. Here it is, near the site of the Hershey Hill Climb.

[cobrajeff]

CSX3154 was at the Cobra 50th reunion at the Monterey Historics this past August. The name on the windshield plaque suggests it is still in the hands of Tony's family.



I recall the article in R&T back in the day, and noticed it had Carters on it instead of Holleys. Always thought maybe he wouldn't have so much trouble starting it if he had the correct carbs.



Nice to see one that hasn't been modified into an S/C.

Jeff

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by donstruke

Before Tony Hogg bought this car, it was owned by Mike Clark, a friend of mine in Altoona, Pa, who sold it to someone in Ohio (and then Mike bought a Ferrari GTB). When R&T featured it in a Salon article, I noticed that the chrome tape Mike used to cover some rust below the T-handle on the shifter was still there, as was the cheapo Motorola (I think) radio. In 1969 I borrowed it for photography for a book. Here it is, near the site of the Hershey Hill Climb. Attachment 21681

Thanks - curious as to how it ended up with AFB carbs. Do you have any recollection of that.

[Nedsel]

The reason the car had a "cheapo Motorola radio" was because the tape deck installed by the original owner, Richard Raskind, had a wiring problem while the car was being driven from Iowa back to New York, causing an electrical fire. The car was left in McKeesport, PA for repairs and Raskind decided to sell it rather than go pick it up. And if you want the rest of the story, Google Richard Raskind and see what you come up with.

[littlewave]

How about the COBRA that got me started! It was in the 1983 spring issue of Fabulous Mustangs. I still have the issue.It is Tom McIntyre's. No CSX#.
It says the trouble of driving this car on the road now is it is worth around $70,000!
Also in the May "86" issue there is Lee Roger's COBRA. No CSX# either. Anyone know of these 2? I am most interested in Tom's since it got me on my way into the madness that is COBRA!!!!

P.S. I have the "86" issue also.

[cobrajeff]

Tom's car is CSX3312 he was at Laguna Seca for the Monterey Historics, too. I hardly ever see it sitting still -
he's always enjoying that old car, the way ol' Shel meant for them to be enjoyed



Jeff

[littlewave]

Originally Posted by cobrajeff

Tom's car is CSX3312 he was at Laguna Seca for the Monterey Historics, too. I hardly ever see it sitting still -
he's always enjoying that old car, the way ol' Shel meant for them to be enjoyed



Jeff

So cool to see it again! Thanks!!

[donstruke]

I keep getting "upload failed" when trying to retrieve my copy of the note from Tony Hogg to which I replied with details from Mike Clark in Altoona, Pa. (who owned it before Tony) with details on Mike's mods, which included the carbs and linkage. I've mucked around here for 45 min but unable to load. IF anyone wants to see it plus my letter, please shoot me a message.

[donstruke]

I keep getting "upload failed" when trying to retrieve my copy of the note from Tony Hogg to which I replied with details from Mike Clark in Altoona, Pa. (who owned it before Tony) with details on Mike's mods, which included the carbs and linkage. I've mucked around here for 45 min but unable to load. IF anyone wants to see it plus my letter, please shoot me a message. Btw Tony was told by Tom Boffo (in Ohio, who sold him the car) that it originally was green.

[Nedsel]

Don, if you can copy the note, I know someone who would definitely like to have it, and that would be me. Cobraregistrar@SAAC.com. Thanks!