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10-17-2011, 12:12 AM
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Hairy Canary
Hi there, I stumbled onto this fantastic site today as a total fluke. One of my almost 3 year old boys saw a yellow mustang today and said matter of factly, " me need one of those and me need a big helmet to race it"....i had a bit of a chuckle and told him about his grandpa and the yellow cobra that he used to own and race; The Hairy Canary. So a few more minutes of convincing my son that papa was a "race car driver" I decided to google some pictures.....well well well, convinced he is.
I sure would like to contact the current owner and get some update as to the condition of the car. I see that it was last confirmed to be in England, but I have also read somewhere that it may have been repainted to blue and sold.
If anyone knows the owner please ask them to contact me, I did call my father tonight to give him some updates, so if there are any questions that can be passed on feel free to drop me a line.
E.Neil
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10-17-2011, 02:16 AM
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Location: Leicestershire,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #523, 427 S/O
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Hi,
The "Hairy Canary" is still alive and racing in the UK (assuming it is the same car). This picture was taken at the Goodwood Revival in September:
I'll try to get the name of the owner for you.
Paul
Last edited by FatBoy; 10-17-2011 at 02:19 AM..
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10-17-2011, 07:04 AM
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That's her, Thanks in advance.
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10-17-2011, 07:12 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Northport,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, KMP178 / '66 GT350H, 4-speed
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Grandpa Gary?
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10-17-2011, 07:16 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sun City West,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Goldenarchie
That's her, Thanks in advance.
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Now that's what makes this site so compelling, we got a question from Canada got a reply from the UK and I am asking a question from China, awesome, case closed, well almost, Hairy Canary?? wanna tell us how that happened? 
Cheers, John, AKA tin-man
Zhuhai P.R.C..
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10-17-2011, 07:48 AM
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Sorry?
My father was the original owner, Dick Neil.
I will ask him later today why he painted it canary yellow and how it got its name.
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10-17-2011, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by tin-man
, Hairy Canary?? wanna tell us how that happened? |
errrrrr...because it's yellow? 
CSX-2151 is currently owned and raced by Bill Bridges.
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10-17-2011, 09:05 AM
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I found the same info on the owner, and that is where the trail dies. I am now trying to find a way to contact Mr.bridges, if you know anyone that could pass the word on to him, that would be great.
E.Neil
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10-17-2011, 09:23 AM
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I've sent a few emails to some other UK Cobra owner/racers who will no doubt know Bill.
I'll get back in touch when I get a reply from any of them.
Paul
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10-17-2011, 09:37 AM
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PM sent to Goldenarchie.
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10-17-2011, 09:59 AM
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thanks so much...
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