Below are some photos of Dick Smith and his car & trailer, that I took a few years ago ... along with a story.
In February 2007, my wife and I went on a Nor Cal SAAC outing to Sacramento, where we toured the Towe Auto Museum. There was a variety of Shelbys, Mustangs, GT-40s and other cool cars in the parking lot ... and more nice cars in the museum. When we came out of the museum some time time later, I spotted this beautiful black Cobra with a trailer !!?!
We went over to take a look and a few photos, it was very well done and reminded me of the Austin Healey 3000s with the back end of another Healey in tow.
A bit later, this very friendly older gentleman came up and we stated talking. He told me how well the trailer tracked, even at speeds well above ( I'll bet
) the limit and that it was great for long trips. He was considering changing the plate for the trailer to 'Kissin Cousin' (not sure how that would be abbreviated). We talked for quite a while and he was like a walking Cobra encyclopedia. I knew a fair amount about the cars, but not as much about the people involved with them, 'back in the day'.
Well the time came for him to go, as he was headed South, we said goodbye. I thanked him for his time and he gave us a wave & big smile as he rumbled away. I remember thinking, what a nice guy and I'll bet he is someone famous.
I found out shortly thereafter, that I had been talking with Dick Smith, and I did not know at the time, who he was or what role he played in the history of Cobras. Then sadly about (2) months later, he was gone along with his stepson. I only had the privilege to talk with Dick just that one time, but as many others have said, he was Cobra legend and one heck of a nice guy.
- Tim
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