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07-08-2006, 12:26 AM
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Location: Australia Geelong,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Real: Southern Roadcraft, SRV8, 351W stroker
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Buchanan Holden
Has anyone ever herd of a Buchanan Holden looks a bit like a Cobra and built in the mid 50's.
Cheers,
Bryan
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COB-66 Young at heart old fart.
Don't drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
If it doesn't matter what gear your in you have enough torque.
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07-08-2006, 12:47 AM
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Location: Bonbeach,
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Cobra Make, Engine: rcm 5ltr windsor paxton supercharged
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Buchanan Holden
Bryan... I do remember the Coad bros from Kerang raced a sports car called the vauxhall special a Buchanan bodied special with a Repco headed Holden power plant built by George raced by Frank Coad.
Regards
Barry Nelson.
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07-11-2006, 08:37 PM
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Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 302 windsor, trickflow heads, gt 40 intake, 65 mm throttle body, autronic computer, custom headers, glimer drive , toploader
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of course
Obscure cars is my love
I was going to buy one before the Bugatti like a lot of cars in the 50 and 60 they started making bodies then made some chassis as well
They did race at Bathurst in fact the one I looked at race 3 times and beat a couple of C class jAgs there
Different Chassis different engines most were holdeens
Some had hard tops most convertibles
The one I was looking at is still for sale fair amount of work neeeeded but great provinence Ill put you in touch with the guy if you want
Jason  
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07-12-2006, 12:47 AM
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Buchanan Holden
Hi all,
Thanks for the info. The reason I asked was there will be one in my shed sitting next to the Cobra on Friday.
My son Barry has bought it and it needs a complete restore.
He found it sitting in a junk yard at Lara near Geelong. I'll put up some pics when it arrives for anyone interested to have a look at a fairly rare car.
When Barry first saw it he thought he had found a Cobra. The car has a bonded on targa top hard top and is similar in appearance to the pic below.
Should be a good project for both of us to work on. I don't know who's more excited him or me.
Cheers,
Bryan
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COB-66 Young at heart old fart.
Don't drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
If it doesn't matter what gear your in you have enough torque.
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07-12-2006, 03:23 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival kit. LS1 motor. T56 Tremec 6 speed. 17" replica Halibrand wheels.
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Brian
thats a beautiful looking car and I can understand how Barry thought it was a cobra at first glance, certainly from the front.
A very nice mix of classics in the garage to drool over, would make a great Sunday drive & shed meet when the new baby arrives.
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07-12-2006, 03:38 AM
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Leeroy,
That photo is just one I found on the net to show what the car looks like.
The one Barry is getting is a real junkyard dog that needs a lot of work before it looks that good.
Cheers,
Bryan
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COB-66 Young at heart old fart.
Don't drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
If it doesn't matter what gear your in you have enough torque.
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07-13-2006, 08:44 PM
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Just to keep up real stuff the body was actually moulded off not a cobra but DB3s aston Martin
Congrats Brian its good to have some Oz history 
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07-17-2006, 10:40 PM
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I was looking through the internet for Buchanan stufff and found this web page. I also own a Buchanan with a MG Y type chassis and MGA engine.
Buchanans where put on many chassis with different engine confiurations.
There is a very good web page on Buchanan's at www.v8vantage.com
Just click on the Buchanan logo to enter.
If you would like to catch up for a chat on any thing Buchanan drop me a reply.
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07-18-2006, 12:52 AM
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Alan,
The Buchanan we have has been heavily modified in the body with flared guards and a targa top roof.
It still has the original Holden grey motor, although it may be stuffed as we cant turn it over.
The chassis looks like the Buchanan pressed metal works one with the square tube like this one.
I'll post some pics later.
Cheers,
Bryan
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COB-66 Young at heart old fart.
Don't drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
If it doesn't matter what gear your in you have enough torque.
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07-24-2006, 06:49 AM
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Buchanan pics
Here are a couple of pics of the junkyard dog we are going to restore.
A lot of work ahead of us.
Cheers,
Bryan
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COB-66 Young at heart old fart.
Don't drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
If it doesn't matter what gear your in you have enough torque.
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07-24-2006, 07:32 AM
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Bryan
Looks like a great project.
Guess you can use whatever engine etc. Just go the CH plate direction as it will be the best option to get in on the road.. 
As Leeroy suggested maybe a Saturday or Sunday drive to check it out. Just cool the beer and get the BBQ ready.. 
Bernie
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07-24-2006, 07:36 AM
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Now there you go, poor Michael has been getting a hard time selling the club plate idea into the club and here comes our second potential user!
Nice looking junkyard dog mind you!
Cheers
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07-24-2006, 08:59 AM
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stephen,
I think the club plate is a great idea. You build a kit with a 351 and toploader whatever you want for induction. Carbies or injection.
You use the car every weekend. Very little restrictions. The club monitors that it is used correctly and not hired out - a big issue with rego authorities at the moment.
Imagine the numbers of cars built. A lot cheaper also... 
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07-24-2006, 05:26 PM
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Brian
Looks great. I cannot wait till the time comes when I too can restore a project with my boys. You will enjoy every moment I am sure.
Leeroy
ps/ Club plates are definately the go
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07-24-2006, 09:08 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RMC, carb 347 TopLoader and Jag running gear ~ so old school I time it with an hour-glass :D
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Brian
That is a sensational find - Like Leeroy I'm looking forward to the day...
However, in the mean time I've something else to do. (like finnish the one I have)
Please keep us posted - build pics are the best.
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07-25-2006, 01:55 AM
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This sounds like a SHED RUN
Hey Brian,
When can we all come over for a beer and BBQ????
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07-25-2006, 02:05 AM
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07-25-2006, 02:38 AM
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I'd need a lift - hint hint but have esky will travel!!
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07-25-2006, 05:18 AM
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Mmmm the Melbourne boys are going to dust their Cobras off and make the long trip south to Geeeelong eh?
Damn will have to have a wash and tidy myself up..
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Buchanan update
Well in the rebirth of my sons Buchanan Holden the 138ci side plate grey motor has been replaced by a 500hp Holden 5L V8 built by the same engine builder that did my Cobra engine.
Its also getting a Torana front end with HQ disks and a shortened Ford 9in rear.
Cheers,
Bryan
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COB-66 Young at heart old fart.
Don't drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
If it doesn't matter what gear your in you have enough torque.
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