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01-07-2004, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Dadeville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold my EM.
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I was impressed by the technology and apparent performance, but not the standing still look. It reminded me of a BMW Z3.
I think I might like the look of a Z3 with fenders flared for fat tires and a big honking V8 under the hood. If I can come up with an unused reptile name and enough funding to build a few, could I have people praising and hating me by the time I'm 81?
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Cheetah tribute completed 2021 (TommysCars.Weebly.com)
Previously owned EM Cobra
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01-07-2004, 01:39 PM
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Location: Birmingham, MI 48009,
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I will take the engine but not the car. The engine is a jewel. It sounds better than I thought that it would. The car lacks the classic rounded lines of the original. I will take the engine and put it in a "modern" replica and get the best of both worlds.
Some of the "rejected" designs looked better than the chosen one.
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01-07-2004, 02:10 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Grapevine,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Former Owner/Builder of KMP142 427 Sideoiler, Tunnel Wedge, Aluminum heads, etc.
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ZipZip.....
Nobody knows what CSX 2000 is worth, but we will all probably find out after Carroll passes.
As for the 427's, the bare aluminum car may be a McCluskey or Kimmons bodied 3000 continuation car, or it may be a 4000 series Kimmons car. Could be an original, but I doubt it. For certain it is not a Kirkham bodied car, as the nose shape was different (more elliptical). The red car could have been one of the above too, and perhaps even one of the 'glass cars; again, not a Kirkham.
I am not real fond of the new car, and as others on this forum have stated, saw some drawings that I, too, liked better. It does look a lot like the Audi TT. But to me, all the cars coming out of the design centers look alike. If you don't think so, study a car rental lot sometime..
Of course everyone knows that this is an early mule and to my knowledge hasn't even been blessed for production, so lots can happen, and personally, I hope something does. In the meantime, you can always buy a reincarnation of the beautiful '60's original....lucky us! 
Yours in nostalgia..
Bud 
Last edited by Bud Man; 01-07-2004 at 02:13 PM..
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01-07-2004, 03:03 PM
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Looks like all three generations of the Cobra were present.
Blue, #1 (260-289) version
Red, #2 (427-428) version
Polished #3 (427SC) continuation series
,,,,just a guess on my part.
The estimated (computer calculated) top speed of 197 mph I think is on the "low" side. I doubt they will EVER run the prototype to anywhere near that speed anyway. They may test that calculated under 3.7 sec 0 to 60mph number however!
A production model? It will be a challenge to keep that 605 hp number all right without race fuel, in view of the minimal 390 cubic inch size for the engine. But I wouldn't rule it out, that is after all, the FIRST engine of it's kind! Why not bring that 390 up to speed with a bore and stroke? Uh,,,,,427cid sounds about right!
Ernie
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01-07-2004, 05:37 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: North Metro Atlanta,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2 dr roadster, V-8, 4 spd.
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Bud,
I caught hood rivets in the polished car so you may very well be correct. I noticed the roll bar was interesting on the red car.
I'll tell you what I wouldn't mind having---that test mule Mustang with the V-10 in it!!!  |
01-07-2004, 05:57 PM
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Ron:
I am with you on the 'Stang.....very nice
Looking forward to the new '05 Mustang. Have you seen the final production car? The clear rear 1/4 window is an interesting Shelby styling cue. Can't help thinking we will see a GT 350 Shelby. If we don't, it will be a shame, because I am ready to write the check...........
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01-07-2004, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Uranus,
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF replica, 351W, about 420 HP
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Any ideas if this show will be re-run in the near future? Any times?
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01-07-2004, 07:12 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: B&B 66 427W Roadster
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Now dont get me wrong
I am a CS #1 fan.....but
the car looked like a bastardized Viper v10 and a BMW with a Daytona hood thrown in for a kicker. I liked the performance, didn't care for the weight or the "spacey" interior.
CS smokin the tires was awesome, "cars are made to be driven"
fatboy Tom
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01-07-2004, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Dalton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast 460, Performer Cam & Intake, Edelbrock 750cfm Carb
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Does today's 'Vette look anything like a '53?
It would really be interesting to see what a cobra would have evolved into today had it stayed in production. (Of course we'll never know). But to make a point, with each styling change, you gain some new admirers AND you lose some.
I can't think of another topic that has created so much chatter here at CC, not only this thread but several others as well.
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01-07-2004, 11:19 PM
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You mean there are other threads about the new Cobra besides this one????
Yup, I can't recall a single event that generated as many threads as this in such a short time! There was no attempt to contain the chatter in ONE thread, because,,,,,well,,,,,it just happened SO fast!
Rock on!
Ernie
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01-08-2004, 01:51 AM
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Hi my name is Tom and I have a COBRA.
Well if it goes into production, the new question in 2005 will be.
Is your Cobra REAL or is it a Mustang Cobra?
Most young (i.e. under 50) people don't know where England is let alone what A.C.Dutton was.
I'm glad that it will be 100% Ford and it will no longer have those expensive British parts falling off.
I guess I will have to go back to thoroughbred investing so i can get me one of those play pretties.
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