It's Official!! I'm a published writer!

[Joe Wicked]

congrats on the article. It was a very nice read.

Not to sidetrack the thread, but I am one of the new guys who does not really know anything about the history of any of these cars. I have always loved the muscle and sport cars, but my family has never really been into racing or anything other than practical uses for cars. The Cobra is my ultimate dream and i will own a replica one day. I have decided that I want the replica primarily to drive it. I won't worry about wrecking an ever increasing valued car. I still would like to learn about the history of the cobra as well. Of course I know the basics of the AC - Shelby etc. It wasn't until this site that I learned about the AC Ace, Bristol and how the body came about being designed to resemble the Ferrari.

[Ron61]

Joe,

This site has more knowledgeable people about all types of cars than any other I am on. Note Steve's knowledge of Corvettes. I have had help with my 65 Comet from people who knew just what the problem was. I belong to the Fairlane Club Of America and they charge dues and you can't get any type of answer unless you are in one of the little groups. I stay in it only because of the magazine they publish. Also you have to own a car to be a member. They will accept a 1964 and 1966 comet but won't accept a 1965 comet like mine. Here there is always someone who is willing to help no matter what car or problem you have.

Ron

[Wes Tausend]

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Steve,

"I have a pet project that involves the old Cheetahs that were supposed to be the Chevy version of the Cobra. They never did very well, and they only made about 12 or so. They were quite a bit more brutal than a Cobra, though. Who knows...maybe I'll get something published about them as well...
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I would like to see more on the Cheetah. From what little I think I remember, it was the last hurrah design for rear driver cars with the driver pretty much sitting above the rear axle. It had wonderful potential but was never sorted out before the front driver mid-engined cars killed it along with the Cobra. I think somebody still offers a replica but it will take a bit to remember his name.


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