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12-06-2012, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: plainfield illinois,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF, Roush 427sr/tw, install by Dennis Olthoff
Posts: 39
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Passing of spfcobra2567
Hello everyone, my name is Eric and I am the son-in-law of spfcobra2567. It is with a very heavy heart that I am bringing you the news of his passing, known to us, his family, as Alan Antonides. Alan passed away yesterday 12/05/12 at home, losing a battle with cancer that only began in April. Alan was 62 years young.
I have only known him since early 2009, and in that short time have learned what a truly incredible and special person he is. He retired in 2011, finally reaching that day that we all look forward to. Al always had a passion for the Shelby Cobra, and it was something he constantly talked about. I remember the day his cobra was delivered, and he took each family member for a ride. He was beaming. He purchased it in 2010 and no one deserved it more. I went to a few local car shows with him, and as you all know, everyone walks towards the Cobras. One of my favorite memories of him is just knowing he was pulling into my driveway by the unmistakable rumble of the cobra.
I am not sure how many of you know Al personally, I thought this would be the best place to leave this post. It was important to him that you were all notified. He left us his username and password to do so. I think he participated in a very few Windy City gatherings, and if his life was not cut short by this horrible disease, you would have probably seen him a lot more over the past year.
I will return and add a picture to this thread within the next day or so. In the meantime thank you all for your friendship and prayers. The next time you go for a ride, do me a favor and punch the throttle once for Al.
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12-06-2012, 02:04 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Pattaya,
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Adios Al
Wonder what your new cobra looks like
Bruce
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12-06-2012, 03:07 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and Scratch 427 S/C
Posts: 18,797
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12-06-2012, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF#0760
Posts: 3,389
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Very much saddened by the news of his passing.
There is a personal message in Alan's inbox.
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12-06-2012, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Pembroke Pines,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 692, Ford 351W
Posts: 47
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R.i.p.
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12-06-2012, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Burbs,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #472, Previous owner of ERA #677 427, ERA 289 FIA-USRRC Street
Posts: 221
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I'm very sorry...wish we could have met.
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12-07-2012, 05:15 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Blitchton Ga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance aluminum427
Posts: 188
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RIP will be thinking of him tomorrow while riding in Christmas Parade an later car show. Wish he had more time to enjoy it. Flip
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12-07-2012, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: West Bend,WI,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Holliday Motorsport/396 GM / 4 speed / Jag rearend
Posts: 272
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R.i.p.
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12-09-2012, 04:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Rockford / Mesa, AZ,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR, 347, 462 hp, 4 barrel
Posts: 487
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He was at the 2012 Holiday party, so I think I met him there. Sorry for the loss and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Last week we lost my brother in law also.
Tough time of year for a loss like this.
Lee
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12-10-2012, 11:08 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Celebration,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #2144 with a Roush 342R (sold June 2018, but still lurking on Club Cobra)
Posts: 128
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My thoughts and best wishes to Al and his family. And, per your request, know that I'll stand on the pedal just for Al.
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12-10-2012, 08:48 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Plano,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #253 Silver/Black 358 Windsor
Posts: 360
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Very sad to hear of Al's passing. He and I often met at events and breakfasts and lunches with our cars. He loved that Cobra, even with it's occasional foibles. He'll be greatly missed.
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Wanna drive! 
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12-10-2012, 11:03 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Switzerland,
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R.i.p.
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12-11-2012, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Jonesboro,
AR
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft 874 solid red Roush 427 small block 515 hp
Posts: 572
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At least Al had the pleasure of a good family if your thoughtful post is any indication.
God bless you all.
Russell
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12-11-2012, 09:54 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Commerce Twp.,
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I just very recently joined this forum as I am about to pick-up my very first Cobra Replica this afternoon. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to meet or know Alan.
It is with a heavy heart that I read this thread and my heart felt sympathies go to you and your family. I will punch ther throttle for Alan later today!
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12-11-2012, 02:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Batavia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Street Beasts/5.0 Jon Barrett Hot Rod Engine
Posts: 95
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Al and I retired at almost the same time...something we shared in common besides the cobras. God be with his family.
Also sorry to hear of your family's loss, Lee...it's never easy.
Jerry
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12-11-2012, 03:20 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, Roush 402R
Posts: 303
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My sincere condolences to you and your family.
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12-11-2012, 05:25 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cochran, near Macon,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Street Beasts 302 HO
Posts: 311
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Sorry for your loss.
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12-13-2012, 05:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Loveland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: EM, Buick V6, FFR Spyder, Buick V6
Posts: 275
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I met Al and his wife at a few car shows this past year and saw him in June, invited him to our annual club picnic. He didn't show, as he thought he might have had another thing going. Too bad, we will miss both of them and that unbelievably beautiful car. Rest in peace Al.
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EM Cobra
Bumble Bee
Everett Morrison built in 1995, 78,000 miles
FFR Spyder built in 2004
Both with Buick V6 turbo engines
11.40 @ 118 in the EM Cobra
11.99 @ 119 first time out in the Spyder
It's only funny until someone gets hurt.
Then it's friggin hilarious!
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12-16-2012, 03:15 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Oak Forest,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR 5.0 HO
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It was an Honor to know Al. And I will keep Al and his family in my prayers.
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OUT THE WAY RACING Darryl
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12-21-2012, 08:31 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: plainfield illinois,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF, Roush 427sr/tw, install by Dennis Olthoff
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