Stunning 289

[FatBoy]

Thank you Larry, you saved me typing all of that myself.

I'm sorry that my post came across that way to you Ned, it wasn't what I intended. I bow to your superior knowledge in these matters Ned, but Larry is spot on. I don’t know anywhere near as many genuine Cobras first-hand as you, but very, very few of those that I do and have seen have remained exactly as they were when they left the factory.

In fact, I think it would probably be wrong to “restore” a genuine Cobra to this degree, because it would destroy much of what made it special. The accepted best practice is for much more sympathetic restorations these days.

Also and importantly, it isn’t my car, I had no part in its creation and I will gain absolutely nothing from its sale. I don't like the presumption of deceit on my part.

A quick look at my gallery would have made it very obvious what car I have and I don’t think there is a single picture of this particular car in there.

I’ll check with the owner about the points you made Larry. ��

Paul

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by FatBoy

...I don’t know anywhere near as many genuine Cobras first-hand as you, but very, very few of those that I do and have seen have remained exactly as they were when they left the factory.

In fact, I think it would probably be wrong to “restore” a genuine Cobra to this degree, because it would destroy much of what made it special. The accepted best practice is for much more sympathetic restorations these days...

Good point Paul.

A question for Ned and also Dan...is there a cut-off date for 289 cars for which mods from original spec. up to that date should remain with the car when it's subjected to restoration rather than taking the car back to its original ex-factory configuration (if I've explained that clearly enough)?

Cheers,
Glen