What do I (almost) have?

renniksa · #1 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 05:52 AM

Hey All, I am an Australian newbie and have been tempted with a Cobra. I know it is not an original, it has a fiberglass body with a tag on the firewall "Contemporary Classics Mt. Vernon NY" and serial #3164.
It has 2 carbs (at least 2 air filters) and the Rocker (valve) covers have SC Shelby on them.
The chassis is 4" tube, the wheels are knock offs and apart from that I have a few photos if anybody can help.
Thanks
Alan

double ugly · #2 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 06:16 AM

Contemporary Cobras were very nice fairly accurate cars. No longer in business. Lots of Contemporary owners on this website who will respond.
Contemporary Classic Forums - Club Cobra
John

Danr55 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 06:27 AM

Comtemporary were/are excellent replicas. I have number 3209. They were generally made with Type II Jaguar XKE running/steering gear. The frame is a bit more rigid than the original which is a good thing. Pictures would be a good thing. I'm a bit puzzled. I've never heard of SC Shelby. Are you sure it's not "CS SHELBY"?

renniksa · #4 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 08:15 AM

Yes you are right. It is cs intertwined followed by Shelby. Does that signify a particular engine build?

double ugly · #5 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 08:31 AM

No, just the valve cover the owner/builder chose to put on the engine.
John

Danr55 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 05:40 AM

Pictures would certainly help a lot. Can you email them? I'd like to see what you have.

danr55@msn.com

Thanks,