A Really Fast Cobra
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Sinewsworn wrote:
1971. 409 probably making over 400hp. Tall geared for road racing. Not legally licensed for the street in California.
…yes…but driving that down the California coast would be a lot of fun…!
Jul 19, 2023 10:55:52 #
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black mamba wrote:
I can't imagine running 198 MPH in an open car like this. That's the speed it was clocked at in 1967 running at the Daytona National track. The buffeting had to be tremendous.
Love them ♦️♦️🏆♦️♦️
Jul 19, 2023 12:20:25 #
Jul 19, 2023 12:46:22 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
Love me some Cobras. I presume this one has the 427 ci and not the 289 or (cringe) 260. Good photos!
Jul 19, 2023 13:45:27 #
Jul 19, 2023 13:49:01 #
Mr Bill 2011
Loc: southern Indiana
black mamba wrote:
That's a ligitimate situation to ponder. EV cars (... (show quote)
I'm waiting to see how many miles they can run at the 24 hour race at Le Mans; an hour of excitement, then lunch and a nap while the car gets recharged!
Jul 19, 2023 14:06:11 #
tcthome wrote:
That Shelby guy really knew what he was doing. Nice photos.
I could have bought one, 427 and all, right off a Ford dealers showroom floor in 1967 for $7100. The dealer and my dad were good friends and they let me take it out for a quick 10 minute ride. It would have to have been my only car for about 9 months. No way could I have tolerated that car under those circumstances. Noisy, extremely rough rideing, and hotter than blue blazes. And no AC...in Florida. I doubt I could have gotten a girl to take more than one ride in the thing. I passed on the deal. I guess that all of us, in hindsight, have stories we could tell.
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Earnest Botello wrote:
Great set, Mamba, my all time favorite beast.
I like them too, buddy. See my response to another member about my brief experience with one of them.
Jul 19, 2023 14:26:34 #
Alafoto wrote:
Love me some Cobras. I presume this one has the 427 ci and not the 289 or (cringe) 260. Good photos!
This has the big hoss engine. I believe I've read where it was the most successful racing Cobra throughout its career.
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