TCC Trivia - Page 6

JRoss · #**101** (**permalink**) 04-24-2003, 09:47 AM

I'll guess RallySnake's Arntz as oldest and Aggie427's ERA as second. Thomas' DAX is probably up there too.

John

thomi_snake · #**102** (**permalink**) 04-24-2003, 10:20 AM

John,
I don't know how old the other two cars are, but my DAX was built back in 1985 in the UK at D.J. Sportscars. They started building the so called DAX Tojeiro in 1983. My car was imported into Germany in 1994, where it underwent a major restauration.
So, all in all, the DAX is 18 years old.

Do we have an older one around?

Thomas

427Aggie · #**103** (**permalink**) 04-24-2003, 11:56 AM

ERA #122 sold in 1984 titled in 1986.

If we could ever get Mark Winkleman to join his would be oldest...his was built in 1965

CSX something or other...hehehe

Matt

RallySnake · #**104** (**permalink**) 04-24-2003, 12:23 PM

My Arntz body and frame were constructed in the early 70's, but I didn't finish the car and register it until 1986. It depends on which date you're looking for.......

This is a unique game and an enlightening bit of history for me. I have to tell you'll that the TCC sticker on my windshield gets some odd looks out here! I think you can see it in the following picture right in front of my son, Brian:

Gary Morris · #**105** (**permalink**) 04-24-2003, 12:30 PM

Jay....who???? Cory....who???? Oh yeah...those are guys that use to own a Cobra but decided to part with thier dream hehehhe!

WHen Matt bought his car what was it that he liked most about it other than it was an ERA?

Gary

Blue Cobras RULE!!! What other color is there??

RallySnake · #**106** (**permalink**) 04-24-2003, 12:34 PM

If I can pose a NON-trivial question here. Who is the father of the Texas Cobra Club? You know, the guy with the gleam in his eye who started all this? Or was it some kind of joint effort? I want to hear that part of the history.

Paul

ItsOnlyMoney · #**107** (**permalink**) 04-24-2003, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gary Morris
WHen Matt bought his car what was it that he liked most about it other than it was an ERA?
Blue Cobras SUCK!!! What other color is there?? RED

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Answer: The red interior.

David (Red w/ White stripe ... the ONLY color combo for me)

Gary Morris · #**108** (**permalink**) 04-24-2003, 01:04 PM

David...you've been paying attention for a rookie. Yes, Matt liked the red seats......what Aggie wouldn't.

Gary

paul cass · #**109** (**permalink**) 04-24-2003, 01:53 PM

stretch williams organized the first event.
paul

SilverCobra · #**110** (**permalink**) 04-24-2003, 02:36 PM

RallySnake - here is a link to another post on the history of the Texas Cobra Club.

TCC's 1st members

RallySnake · #**111** (**permalink**) 04-24-2003, 05:47 PM

Thanks Paul and Dick,

Great story. Now, since Paul answered my question correctly, first, don't you get to ask the next question? Or does a referee step in here?

Paul

SilverCobra · #**112** (**permalink**) 04-24-2003, 08:32 PM

Ok - this answer is harder to pin down than I thought. Paul - early 70's body/frame - driving in 1986. I thought that Paul's was the senior Cobra. Thomas - built in about 1985 - maybe the only TCC car driven by the owner in two continents.

Thomas - how many countries have you driven your Dax through?? Matt looks like the oldest TCC car to actually have a Ford engine!!!

Another veteran car (built by the owner) is Kirby Quirk - I believe he built his Unique about a dozen years ago.

Next?

4RE KLR · #**113** (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 07:36 AM

Wow,
I get away from this site for a few hours of one day and everyone is getting involved, That is what this is for. Great.

Dick, Interesting your car had 21 miles on it...... Mine had 27 the third year. As for the newest Cobra that would have to be Boudy since he took delivery of his at the Austin event .... WITH ZERO MILES ON IT.

As for who started this shindig It was our very first question on this thread. Tom Meadows had the original idea and Stretch Williams was the first to actually register as a member. As Tom stated in an earlier post there were actually about 30 - 40 first new members, but Stretch was the first to register.

As for Matt, That one is iffy. I though the best part he liked about his ERA was he and Gary Morris first class to look at it at someone elses expense. From what I heard it was a drinkathon.

I think all the questions are answered that are posted above by others so I will again look for a new question

4RE KLR · #**114** (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 07:38 AM

Next Question

Anyone!

RallySnake · #**115** (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 09:22 AM

OK Steve,

You did say "anyone", right? There was a very unique hardtop on one of the cars at this years event. What was unusual about it and who makes it?

Paul

427Aggie · #**116** (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 11:46 AM

The hardtop was on your car Rallysnake

It actually looks like a softtop for a cobra but its made out of hard material.

No idea who the manufacturers was but is really cool.

Matt

RallySnake · #**117** (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 12:10 PM

Matt,

Nice try, but no cookie. Thanks for the compliments on my top, but it looks pretty normal. There was another one there that was REALLY unusual. (Hint, it did not cover the rollbar).

Paul

427Aggie · #**118** (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 01:40 PM

Well that one belongs to the fellow from Houston with the FFR and Gullwing doors and he owns or works for a platics company..Made the top himself

matt

RallySnake · #**119** (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 05:10 PM

Bingo,

You're the winner, Matt! The next question is up to you. I'm checking out for the weekend. I'm off on a 7 hour rally tomorrow, wish some of you guys could be there, running up the mile high Mt Palomar course with me.

Paul

4RE KLR · #**120** (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 08:23 AM

Next Question

Anyone!