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Old 12-22-2022, 11:09 AM
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AC AK1276
Another special, MKIV snout, 15" wheels, no markers, two wipers, MKIII dash and 427SO and gas tank behind seats..
Some used 427 tank placement these do not.

Huge variety in these cars.
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Old 12-22-2022, 11:28 AM
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AC AK Frames were stiffer than MKIII and the reason, US DOT
Having a MKII, MKIII (HTM) and MKIV the MKIV is far more solid when driving and flex much more controlled. (stiffer chassis) Followed my MKIII then the MKII.
To make it more confusing depending on the year suspension changed as an example pre-1985 same tubular A-arms as MKIII. After 86 (EFI) they went box, and I am sure in the process still went back and forth depending upon who was working chassis and what day it was. A few tubes missing but you get the jist.

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Old 12-22-2022, 11:37 AM
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For comparison purposes a MKIII HTM frame.
MKIII below that.. enjoy
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Old 12-22-2022, 12:26 PM
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Well those are lovely shots. I don't know why the OP won't tell me whether he's talked money or not. After all, that's what makes the world go 'round. Especially in this hobby.
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Old 12-22-2022, 03:07 PM
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Well, my memory was partially correct on AK02. The auction source has some delightful pics of her.

The AK02 was one of the first Mk IVs that was sent to the DOT tests in the USA without a motor. This handful of cars from Ford were fitted with different motors to receive approval from the authorities, in the case of the AK02 it was a 351 cubic inch Ford V8. The AK01 is believed to have been destroyed during these tests, making the AK02 the oldest survivor of its kind. As an early model it still runs without a fuel injection system, a carburetor prepares the fuel mixture, and a Borg-Warner five-speed gearbox the power transmission. This Cobra then came to Austria in 2013. Of course, it is not old, nor does it want to be –*a welcome contrast to the large number of replicas. It is an AC Mk IV and is as real as it can be, just the way it is!

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Funny thing is, as I mentioned previously, this owner also owned a number of original CSX cars. I remember mentioning to him once that "Carol sure built some beautiful cars" and he replied that "Carol didn't build anything. He was just a sales guy."

Hahaha. That's just how this owner thinks. He made his money in design and manufacturing, so anyone who wasn't out in the shop actually building something was "just an executive figurehead" in his eye's. I'm quite sure that's why he told me Brian A had nothing to do with building these cars. But pretty funny that it sent me off in a totally different direction.
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Funny thing is, as I mentioned previously, this owner also owned a number of original CSX cars. I remember mentioning to him once that "Carol sure built some beautiful cars" and he replied that "Carol didn't build anything. He was just a sales guy."

Hahaha. That's just how this owner thinks. He made his money in design and manufacturing, so anyone who wasn't out in the shop actually building something was "just an executive figurehead" in his eye's. I'm quite sure that's why he told me Brian A had nothing to do with building these cars. But pretty funny that it sent me off in a totally different direction.
The owner was correct on both parts. Yes, really.

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Thank you, Pat for your PM. Look forward to meeting up soon, since you're just short ferry ride away. Jeff is our Autokraft guy, I'm sure you two will be talking. Anything we here in the PNW can do to help, just ask. We do understand your caution, as I believe you understand ours, we get (Oh) once a month, someone that has found the "Holy Grail" of lost Cobras, glad to hear this one is turning to be a win-win for everyone. Here's wishing you the best of luck with your purchase of the Black Cherry Autokraft. Cheers Tom.
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...glad to hear this one is turning to be a win-win for everyone. Here's wishing you the best of luck with your purchase of the Black Cherry Autokraft. Cheers Tom.
I'm not pronouncing the Christmas balloon reinflated until I see an executed Bill of Sale.
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Old 12-22-2022, 05:24 PM
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Oh Patrickt, I can't believe you would be "Ye, of little Faith"
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Oh Patrickt, I can't believe you would be "Ye, of little Faith"
No, if I had little faith I would have insisted on an engine, trans, and full IRS be installed as well. You can't drive a friggin' shell.
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I remember the Cobra with the frenched in headlights and taillights. The owner told me he wanted something different. He was very much into racing Cobras. He also had an incredible Ferrari collection...
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Thanks Tom! And thanks for the PM. Look forward to connecting with you.
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I too look forward to meeting up Pat. I know Brent (EM-0785) & I have to go to Vintage Motorsports (Redmond) in the first or second week of Jan. and pick-up some Ferrari Parts from Thor & 'Ferrari' Mike. We haven't set a date or time yet, maybe work in a visit then. There is always "One or Two" nice cars there Your welcome to join us. Cheers Tom.
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