Thread: '62 Alloy Cobra on E-Bay
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Old 06-09-2004, 11:02 PM
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I don't see anything here that says "Cobra" to me, but I see a lot that says "Ace." The hinges for the hood/ trunk are totally incorrect for a Cobra, as is the steering and the front end. And the door hinges appear to be brand new, with a coat of primer. Forty year old hinges are usually covered with multiple coats of paint. Plus, if the doors were off 2209, they would be stamped "2209" rather than "2 09". As for the alloy body, forget it - I don't think it's salvageable.

I note that an AC Ace, chassis number BEX 209, was last known to be in Los Angeles (right near Toluca Lake, where the eBay seller is located) but has disappeared from sight. Coincidence?
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