I've been trying to piece together a list of the original Cobras that were used to prepare the molds for the replicas we all enjoy so much.
I've combed through the posts on this site, and tried to verify the list using the SAAC registry (where possible), and this is what I've come up with:
- Arntz/Butler: splashed CSX3193
- Aurora: splashed CSX2013
- BRA Beribo Replica Automobiles: COB6058
- Contemporary Classic: splashed CSX3045 for its roadsters and CSX2299 for its coupes
- ERA Replicas: splashed CSX2345 and CSX3252
- Factory Five: front half of MkIV bodies based on CSX3045, rear half based on CSX3035
- Johnex: 289 replica splashed from Aurora GRX body
- Hi-Tech Motorsports: splashed CSX3190
- Hurricane: splashed CSX3235
- Kirkham: modeled their cars after CSX3104 (along with drawings from CSX3107)
- Shelby Autos: splashed CSX3057 for its fiberglass continuation series cars (CSX4000/6000s)
- Superformance: based the design of its MkIII roadster on the Contemporary Classics replica (CCX3-3080 tbc); hired Pete Brock to design their own Daytona Coupe
How accurate is my list so far? Can you guys fill in the blanks or correct any mistakes?
Does anyone know which cars were used by Unique Motorcars, or Midstates, or any of the other companies I've missed?