[Excaliber]

First modern Ford V8 was 221 cubic inches, Shelby got one of the VERY new "pumped up" 221 to 260 cid for his project. Possibly the first application of the 260 in any "Ford".

The alloy 390 in the "Flip Top" (Turd because of it's lack luster performance) is the only referrence I've ever heard of for that motor. Surely they built more than one? What other cars had them???

The 428 Cobras still had the 427 emblem at first. I understand there was some confusion on the issue, some complaints and some had the 428 exchanged in favor of the 427. Seems like "cost" was the big factor with going to 428. Hmmmm,,,,some things never change! Cost of the 427 is STILL a big factor, LOL.

Ernie

EDIT: I THOUGHT I was pretty smart about "cars" and stuff until I started hanging with this bunch. It's amazing how much knowledge there is within Club Cobra. Sometimes I'm like, "How in the heck did they KNOW THAT?" This is THE most knowledgable group of gear heads I have ever found ANYWHERE.