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Jeff, seeing your car out in the sun makes it look all the better doesn't it?
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Wow, what a bunch of gorgeous ERA's. The silver, the blue(s), the red, all super duper choices. I've always liked those FIA wheels, I almost got those instead of the S/C wheels. Jeff, Ray and others, I enjoy reading about your builds. Keep the pics and info coming. Thanks.
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For me, it solidifies my decision to get a car that didn't require paint, since the spectrum of colors contains WAY too many nice hues. I may have been the all-time Numero Uno Cogitater for the good folks at ERA due to the paint color decision. |
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I found this red AC Ace (the forbear to the 289 Cobra) with black wire wheels and polished knock-offs listed for sale at $165k. I like the color combination!
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...Rightfront.jpg http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d.../Rightside.jpg More pictures here: http://www.wholesalecalifornia.com/html09/58_ac.html EDIT: Actually, it is an AC Bristol, not an Ace... |
If you like red go with Ferrari red!
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FYI, this is the car that gave me the idea of the white fender stripe I had Tony add to my car. It is a right-hand drive FIA-bodied car extensively raced in the UK and still active on the vintage circuit:
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/K_S1.jpg |
Visit to ERA on 1/16/10
Here are a few photos of the current work-in-progress:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...CIMG0027-1.jpg http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...CIMG0026-2.jpg http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...CIMG0021-2.jpg http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...CIMG0020-1.jpg http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...CIMG0011-2.jpg http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...8/CIMG0005.jpg http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...CIMG0002-1.jpg |
Jeffy,
Glad you had a chance to make another pilgrimage. Thanks for the pictures. Separate note, since you drove my car that time I had a chance to change out the carb and had the exhaust redone; added 50 hp and 70 ft/lbs at the wheels - I think the engine puts out about the same as what you said your target is; FYI, I think it is the perfect amount of power - make sure you get AVONS though to keep your wheels on the road. Fastd |
Jeffy,
Any idea of the time frame for you car, as to when it will be completed ? Looks like Peter and the crew at ERA are very busy as usual ! :) |
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Excellent! Avons are on order. Take care, Jeff |
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A few more from yesterday's visit...
This shows how hard (impossible) it is to make a color choice from pictures. Below, are two red 289FIAs: my car is in front and 2135 is in back. The reds look pretty much the same in these pictures, but are distinctly different in person. Mine is a little more orange and "old school" looking, 2135 is classic Ferrari Rossa Corsa.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...CIMG0003-1.jpg My car (Corvette Torch Red): http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...10028/2131.jpg Rosso Corsa: http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...CIMG0009-2.jpg http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...CIMG0010-1.jpg |
A few others I forgot to post last week
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