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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I came up short.....

https://youtu.be/W86oOVsfpVM

[Sir Tigger KC]

Oh you're so bleddy tight!                                                                 

[Raeturbo]

Did you get into seven figures 

[Rangie]

Stunning car, bet it sounds lovely in the flesh.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Did you get into seven figures 

Not even if I count the decimal point and pennies.

[Raeturbo]

 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I also like the colour, although I think a 427 Cobra looks best when finished in Satanic black.

[BazaJT]

While the 427 is "the" one to have they do say the smaller engined[289?]version is the better car to drive.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

While the 427 is "the" one to have they do say the smaller engined[289?]version is the better car to drive.

I think this is due to the weight of the 7 litre lump of Detroit at the front, Mr Baza.

Sadly, nobody has offered me a drive in either variant.

[BazaJT]

No me neither! Cobra comes into the category of "I wouldn't mind a go in one,but I wouldn't buy one"

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

No me neither! Cobra comes into the category of "I wouldn't mind a go in one,but I wouldn't buy one"

You 'wouldn't' buy one.
I 'couldn't' buy one.

Your wealth is impressive, Mr Baza.

[Nick W]

While the 427 is "the" one to have they do say the smaller engined[289?]version is the better car to drive.

The 289 is much better looking.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

While the 427 is "the" one to have they do say the smaller engined[289?]version is the better car to drive.

The 289 is much better looking.

The 289 is a bit effete and girly compared to the 'pumped up' 427.

The 289 is an AC Ace.

[Nick W]

While the 427 is "the" one to have they do say the smaller engined[289?]version is the better car to drive.

The 289 is much better looking.

The 289 is a bit effete and girly compared to the 'pumped up' 427.

The 289 is an AC Ace.

289 makes the Ace look effete.


The 427 is standard racecar mods; do whatever it takes to get the bits working, and file the edges for production. The whole car looks like an incompetent cartoonists rendition

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

While the 427 is "the" one to have they do say the smaller engined[289?]version is the better car to drive.

The 289 is much better looking.

The 289 is a bit effete and girly compared to the 'pumped up' 427.

The 289 is an AC Ace.

289 makes the Ace look effete.


The 427 is standard racecar mods; do whatever it takes to get the bits working, and file the edges for production. The whole car looks like an incompetent cartoonists rendition

I think the original Cobra from 1962 came with a  260 cubic inch V8.....4.2 litre. This latter became the 289 with a 4.7 litre V8.

The 427 does look like something from a cartoon. This is part of the appeal.

[BazaJT]

You'd forever be fielding questions about whether it was a "real" Cobra as it is I believe the most copied car in the world.

[Raeturbo]

Nah, it’s the big 7litre or nothing, got to have a bit of grunt with those looks. A supercharger on top would be a nice small mod too

[Nick W]

Nah, it’s the big 7litre or nothing, got to have a bit of grunt with those looks. A supercharger on top would be a nice small mod too

A well built modern small-block Ford would be a far better bet than one of the FE boat anchors.

[Raeturbo]

 Blown LS1 perhaps then?

[dave the builder]

Blown LS1 perhaps then?

GM product
but i'd rather a GM product than that "Ford" gubbins   

[Nick W]

Blown LS1 perhaps then?

You think you need more than 750hp in a Cobra?   That's about the limit where the turbo starts to become necessary

[Sir Tigger KC]

Blown LS1 perhaps then?

You think you need more than 750hp in a Cobra? That's about the limit where the turbo starts to become necessary

You haven't been in Rae's Evo!     

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Blown LS1 perhaps then?

You think you need more than 750hp in a Cobra? That's about the limit where the turbo starts to become necessary

You haven't been in Rae's Evo!     

All wheel drive and lots of grunt.

[Raeturbo]

Ha Ha, oh yes, AWD and front and rear LSD, but can still light the four wheels up, I know the LS1 is GM, and as said I would rather that than a Ford motor, BTW when looking for more power they Prefer to go supercharged With these.

[Nick W]

Ha Ha, oh yes, AWD and front and rear LSD, but can still light the four wheels up, I know the LS1 is GM, and as said I would rather that than a Ford motor, BTW when looking for more power they Prefer to go supercharged With these.

Oh.


Is that really true when a pair of small(ish) turbos makes can make 1000hp on a stock, small capacity LS bottom end? The big advantage a supercharger has is that it doesn't take up any extra space compared to a tall inlet manifold.


Not that I'd ever build a big power motor because I don't enjoy driving them.

[Raeturbo]

Yes it is, they love The look of the power dome sticking out however there are many S/C with front facing inlets available too .

[biggriffin]

 So since his death, it's been restored 3 times?? Painted, and over done.. When he owned it would never have been that shiny and clean.  But that's provance for you.
 Having seen unrestored Shelby's.  They weren't put together with care,  just get em built and get em out

[Nick W]

So since his death, it's been restored 3 times?? Painted, and over done.. When he owned it would never have been that shiny and clean.  But that's provance for you.
 Having seen unrestored Shelby's.  They weren't put together with care,  just get em built and get em out

No different to any of the other expensive, shiny toys. Racing cars are disposable, and the fancy stuff were fashion items.

[Rangie]

When we lived in Croydon which was over 30 years ago one of my neighbours had a garage business which included a bodyshop as well, one weekend he brought home an AC Cobra that was having some work done on it, I remember him starting it up & revving the engine the whole body moved from side to side with the power & it sounded awesome had a really good registration plate as well COB1.

[biggriffin]

When we lived in Croydon which was over 30 years ago one of my neighbours had a garage business which included a bodyshop as well, one weekend he brought home an AC Cobra that was having some work done on it, I remember him starting it up & revving the engine the whole body moved from side to side with the power & it sounded awesome had a really good registration plate as well COB1.

  Now that registration is familiar, Might be who owns it, or the car.

 Blue 7L Cobra, untaxed since 1995.first registration 1994, year of manufacturer 1968.

[Nick W]

When we lived in Croydon which was over 30 years ago one of my neighbours had a garage business which included a bodyshop as well, one weekend he brought home an AC Cobra that was having some work done on it, I remember him starting it up & revving the engine the whole body moved from side to side with the power & it sounded awesome had a really good registration plate as well COB1.

  Now that registration is familiar, Might be who owns it, or the car.

 Blue 7L Cobra, untaxed since 1995.first registration 1994, year of manufacturer 1968.

Rod Leach, Nostalgia - a classic car dealership

[biggriffin]

When we lived in Croydon which was over 30 years ago one of my neighbours had a garage business which included a bodyshop as well, one weekend he brought home an AC Cobra that was having some work done on it, I remember him starting it up & revving the engine the whole body moved from side to side with the power & it sounded awesome had a really good registration plate as well COB1.

  Now that registration is familiar, Might be who owns it, or the car.

 Blue 7L Cobra, untaxed since 1995.first registration 1994, year of manufacturer 1968.

Rod Leach, Nostalgia - a classic car dealership

Dodgy ol banger Trader.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

GTM 777F.

I really want this one.

The car is actually from 1965 but the plate is from 1967/8.