[wilf leek]

Whatever the "facts" of this issue, as a true-blue Englishman, I can only express sadness that a British low-volume specialist car manufacturer like AC is shut.
The whole story of AC Cars and their tribulations over the years is a shame. Mr Lubinsky does not seem to have helped particularly.

When I speak with the cobra (replica) folks here they barely want to acknowledge the contribution from Shelby to the car - they view it as an AC Cobra, rather than a Shelby Cobra.

Many of you guys across the water diminish the contribution of AC Cars to the Cobra as well, majoring on the Shelby connection, if the truth be known.

The truth is that it took all the parties to create this automotive icon. And it is a shame that one of the original partners has ended up in the state it has.

I shall wait to see what actually emerges from this latest twist.