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Originally Posted by Jamo
Ok, this one's drawing to an end as well...seems like everyone's had a say or two.
If anyone feels the need...sum up your position (rationally and nicely).
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Appreciate the opportunity
Chevy in a Cobra?
Yes, perfectly acceptable given the early beginnings of this great car -
Racing in the SCCA championship events in the USA from 1957 was a Chevrolet V8-engined AC Ace featuring stylish flared bodywork. Naturally other SCCA racers would have seen this car in action and taken note.
Cobra: The First 40 Years - Trevor Legate - Google Books
Carroll Shelby took note -
In September 1961, American automotive designer Carroll Shelby wrote to AC asking if they would build him a car modified to accept a V8 engine. AC agreed, provided a suitable engine could be found. Shelby went to Chevrolet to see if they would provide him with engines, but not wanting to add competition to the Corvette they said no.
Enjoy your chevy powered cobra, consider it a replica of one of the earliest Cobra prototypes.
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