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Post By ICBomber90
05-23-2015, 09:47 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Mark III, Carbed Explorer 302
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A little Cobra history lesson...
Today was the day I met up with a few friends and head to Jim Taylor's Auto Collection in Gloversville, NY. I knew he had two original Cobras (289 & 427) but was surprised to find he added an AC Ace Bristol to his collection. His Ace is a barn find from the great state of Delaware and shows ALL of the patina it acquired of the last 57 so years. Mechanically it is 100% but Jim loves original unrestored automobiles and will keep it this way.
Here he has the three lined up in a perfect row. 427 Street, 289 Street and Ace Bristol
Rear view (notice the Jaguar D-type (Blue), C-type replica (his real C-type in flying back from Italy after he ran it in the Mille Miglia) Chrysler Hemi power Allard (white/red)
Low level shot and barn find 100% original 1965 Shelby 350 in the background.
That's spelled P-A-T-I-N-A!
Knucklehead nobody, "Jim, do you mind if I sit in the Bristol?" Rich Millionaire, "Not at all, help yourself." Knucklehead nobody, "Boy is this going to be great!"
More to follow...
Pat
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Proud owner of FFR1004630RD '01 Explorer 302, FRPP B-Cam, Holley S/A 670, HD T-5, Wilwood pedals, 3 link, Koni shocks, 17" Bullett wheels, Baer brakes, Classic gauges, I-Squared wiring, Jaguar Racing Green w/Sliver Stripes
Tagged and road ready in NYSas of 6-5-09 Life is GREAT!
My build log http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/cobra-build-logs/80663-my-cobra-build.html
If you live "Upstate" near Albany, NY send me a PM. Our Cobra gang is growing and looking for new members!
Last edited by ICBomber90; 05-26-2015 at 09:06 AM..
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05-23-2015, 09:53 PM
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Cool! Neat to see the Bristol parked next to the Cobra. Great comparison.
Larry
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05-24-2015, 02:31 AM
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Great pictures and I am happy that the Bristol was left the way he found it.
Ron
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05-24-2015, 02:45 AM
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What a fabulous collection!
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05-24-2015, 09:07 AM
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Nice job of recording the visit Pat. Seeing all three side by side in the same order they appeared in the timeline of history is quite interesting.
I have never seen the interior of a Bristol as clearly as you work here illustrates it.
Thanks for sharing.
Ed
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05-26-2015, 11:26 AM
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Here's a few more:
Jaguars XK's, The black one is an ulta-rare alloy bodied (1 of 242?), the Ford GT is the only car in the collection he will not drive (12 miles). Don't worry he has a white/blue GT that he drives.
Jim told us a story about his D-type; he was offered 6 million for the car and turned it down. He said' "I'm not ready to sell" but "Maybe, I'll put a 10 million price on it and see if anyone bites."
Aston Martins: The green DB7 Zagato Coupe was once owned by Rock great Eric Clapton.
More Astons and Jags
Evel Knievel's last Harley-Davidson
Close up of his Allards
1,700 mile Boss 302
Unrestored Boss 429
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Proud owner of FFR1004630RD '01 Explorer 302, FRPP B-Cam, Holley S/A 670, HD T-5, Wilwood pedals, 3 link, Koni shocks, 17" Bullett wheels, Baer brakes, Classic gauges, I-Squared wiring, Jaguar Racing Green w/Sliver Stripes
Tagged and road ready in NYSas of 6-5-09 Life is GREAT!
My build log http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80663
If you live "Upstate" near Albany, NY send me a PM. Our Cobra gang is growing and looking for new members!
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