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Originally Posted by tommygold
I wonder if you all could help settle another debate for us. When he first proposed the bet (it was him, not me), he said that he had a "65 Shelby Cobra." It was only after we made the bet that he explained that it was a Kirkham -- I guess with the original engine, and registered as a 65. In ordinary parlance -- as opposed to this specialized community, where such a detail is critical -- is it fair to call his car a "65 Shelby Cobra"? Thanks.
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Ok, I learned a little more. It's a Shelby 427 carbourated sideoiler. It does have willow wood breaks, which came standard. He doesn't know the gear ratios. -Tom
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If it's truly a "Shelby 427" engine, it is based on a Shelby made 427 block which is not technically a sideoiler.
And no - it is
not accurate to call it a '65 Shelby Cobra simply because it isn't one. It is a quality product and arguably the finest Cobra replication (or REal?) ever produced, but it isn't a '65 and it isn't a Shelby.
The brakes are Willwoods - real willow wood brakes would exhibit way too much fade - not to mention smoke
. Cobras are old school, but c'mon - not THAT old!
Sounds like your buddy is not much of a car guy or he'd know more about his Cobra. He's gonna lose unless you really mess up. It's going to be a huge hoot though, so please keep us in the loop!
If the unthinkable happens and he does smoke you, we promise to help you pick out a suitable Cobra, assuming you can still afford one after losing the bet!
