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Old 10-07-2003, 04:10 PM
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Default American Speed Specialities-Jim Blackburn
My Contemporary Cobra was built by Jim Blackburn of American Speed Specialities in Norwood,London.
The last thing I know is that he died in March last year.
He never delivered a complete AMP front suspension for my Cobra which I had paid for in advance. His wife Kate told me to give her time to get things sorted out and to be patient.
No news ever since. Does anybody know what happened to Jim's widow and his son. Have they set up shop somewhere else ?
I have heard that there are some of his former customers who lost complete cars and engines during the disappearance of American Speed.
Does anybody out there know any thing about this affair ?
I thing the money I paid ($2500) is lost for good, so it is just curiosity.
Any comment welcome.
Steven
Mallorca,Spain
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