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08-26-2015, 04:50 PM
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08-26-2015, 05:24 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: G-Force Cobra '68 302, T-5, Jag 3.77 LSD.
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Ad reads: An AC Cobra continuation with 4 seats!…. Mmmm......... didn't know Shelby were using 3500 Rover engines 
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08-26-2015, 06:02 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2002 Superformance w/392 stroker
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If I'm not mistaken, there is an original AC 289 Sports aka Cobra (COX6112) that has a rear jump seat similar to the replica being offered.
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08-26-2015, 06:26 PM
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Location: Brisbane Australia. Cobra:Arntz Chev 454,
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Originally Posted by guye
And I agree Wazza, the driver offset looks scary. As does the dash itself. That was more offensive to me than the rear seats actually.
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I agree. The idea of these rear seats could perhaps be considered just plain quirky yet maybe feasible, but the execution is terrible, surpassed only by the ugliness of the dash. At the risk of causing more heartburn among the faithful, I wonder if, somewhere in the world, a four seater Cobra has been constructed with some semblance of design integrity. The one we're talking about is wide of the mark. The rear bench looks more like a day bed and the occupants would sit far too high -- agreed. My old Healey looked a whole lot better.
However over the years there have been many oddities in the automotive world and it's probably drawing too long a bow here to compare this weird Cobra with the Mini, (yeah, I know... you think?) but I'm old enough to remember the launch of the Alec Issigonis inspired masterpiece in the late fifties. Front wheel drive? Independent suspension for the masses? I remember a woman in our street who could best politely be described as "eccentric" bought one. I'd recently got my licence, she couldn't reverse the Mini down her steep and narrow driveway, so every afternoon after school I had the pleasure of taking the car for a short run around the block and then backing it down the drive for her, much to the concern of my mum who viewed both the woman and our afternoon "arrangement" with suspicion. My dad and his mates questioned the Mini-- a box on wheels, how long would the front wheels last having to both steer and power the car? how uncomfortable were those low seats? how would you go in the event of an accident with such a flimsy body? -- and I was advised to buy a "proper" car like a good old FX/FJ and not one of those front wheel drive things that would only appeal to strange arty types like our neighbour, and were destined to die out "after the novelty wore off"....
Not saying that four seat Cobras are going to catch on any time soon, but good on the builder for trying something outside the square. Without innovation, however poorly executed in this case, we'd be in a sorry state.
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08-26-2015, 06:32 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Some polish thing... With some old engine
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Flame suit on - check
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Originally Posted by Xack
Just don't mess with what makes a Cobra a Cobra. A back seat is not... NOT... a Cobra. Why not put a pick-up bed on one? Or what about 4x4 Cobra? Where does it end?
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Oh Yes, I totally agree...!
That's why you should only ever put a FORD in a cobra... 
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08-26-2015, 06:37 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Arntz, TKO600, 460
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Oh Yes, I totally agree...!
That's why you should only ever put a FORD in a cobra...
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Oh boy, this could be like poking the proverbial bear with a hot stick. |
08-26-2015, 07:00 PM
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Location: munno para west,
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Cobra Make, Engine: absolute pace chassis #50 L98 & 6 speed auto
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a cobra is a passion anything else is just a car
i dont care what the question is .. The answer is more power!!!
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08-26-2015, 07:14 PM
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Location: Mill Valley,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2064 BOSS 302 CSX2047 sold
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Caitlyn Jenner wants one.
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08-26-2015, 10:48 PM
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It would be fine if it wasn't an auto.
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You are going to have to do better than that Andy...
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08-26-2015, 11:36 PM
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You are going to have to do better than that Andy...
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i was going to bite but then i fig my 6 speed with tiptronic and traction control is plenty for me
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a cobra is a passion anything else is just a car
i dont care what the question is .. The answer is more power!!!
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08-27-2015, 01:39 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: G-Force Mk1, LS1, T56, Jag S3 suspension
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Looks more like a parcel shelf than seats... It would be OK as long as your passengers don't have legs.
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08-27-2015, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Dimis
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Oh Yes, I totally agree...!
That's why you should only ever put a FORD in a cobra...
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Who's turn is it to remind our insecure Ford loving buddies about who Shelby's first choice for an engine was?
Flack jacket is now firmly fitted.
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08-27-2015, 10:37 AM
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Who's turn is it to remind our insecure Ford loving buddies about who Shelby's first choice for an engine was?
Flack jacket is now firmly fitted. |
The same guy who has a chevy and it bugs the chit out of him. |
08-27-2015, 01:01 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2117; 331 stroker; TKO600
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Show THAT to the Brit who was saying that Shelby had no impact on "the cobra" ..the Brits had the technology to what Shelby did (they just never did it). So this is what the Brits have come up with, a V 8 and a 4 seater. Wow maybe they could make a Cobra pick up truck as well .. since they're so clever.
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08-27-2015, 02:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gav
Who's turn is it to remind our insecure Ford loving buddies about who Shelby's first choice for an engine was?
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Suppose his first choice was an auto too...
If shelby's aunt had balls she'd be his uncle... 
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08-27-2015, 03:20 PM
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Shelby fitted autos to the high powered cars only.
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08-27-2015, 03:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe's Garage
The same guy who has a chevy and it bugs the chit out of him.
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I love my LS powered cobra.
It must cut you guys to the bone that you know deep down that it's the best engine choice for a great car...
You don't have to admit though, we all know the truth....
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