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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC, 1964 289 stroked to 331, toploader
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Originally Posted by RunWithScizzors
This is a very timely thread for me as I am actively shopping for a Cobra that I can drive comfortably. Thanks, Rhody, for sharing that legwork!
I am 6'5" and long-wasted, so seat height relative to the windshield is as much concern for me as legroom. I have my heart set on a replica 427 Street Roadster. So I have a challenging combination of specs: lowered seat height, under-car exhaust, and needing to retain seat tracks so that my 5'9" spouse can also drive it. Mufflers are typically positioned under the seat floor, taking up valuable vertical space. Has anyone solved this dilemma?
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Unique has changed their frame design, perhaps 4-5 years ago, to gain some additional ability to accommodate taller drivers/passengers. Bob is taller than you, so you should fit in the Unique, no problem. As you probably know, there were variations in the original 427 bodies. Their 427 body style is my personal favorite! By the way, the https://www.uniquecobra.com/forums/forum.php forum, not associated with the Weavers, is a wealth of info about Unique Cobras. It is definitely worth a look. Alan Weaver posts there so you can ask questions and get answers direct from the source.
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Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC
1964 289 5-bolt block
Toploader and 3.31 rear
Last edited by PDUB; 03-31-2023 at 09:15 PM..
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