A Really Fast Cobra
Jul 18, 2023 18:36:52 #
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.
It would be fun though! Nice shots Tom.
Jul 18, 2023 18:50:11 #
black mamba wrote:
Well, the good news, since you're here, is that you survived. What HP did it take to pull that off?
1971. 409 probably making over 400hp. Tall geared for road racing. Not legally licensed for the street in California.
Jul 18, 2023 19:18:11 #
Absolutely beautiful car nicely. A kid in my high school graduating class in got a 289 Cobra as a graduation present from his Grandfather. Totaled it a few weeks later.
Jul 18, 2023 19:24:52 #
black mamba wrote:
That's a ligitimate situation to ponder. EV cars (... (show quote)
Thanks for the education.
Jul 18, 2023 21:08:10 #
Jul 18, 2023 21:12:19 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Absolutely beautiful car nicely. A kid in my high school graduating class in got a 289 Cobra as a graduation present from his Grandfather. Totaled it a few weeks later.
A quick question, Jack. Did the grandfather show up later and total the kid?
Jul 18, 2023 21:18:13 #
Jul 19, 2023 01:32:34 #
black mamba wrote:
A quick question, Jack. Did the grandfather show up later and total the kid?
I don't know. I left for the Army shortly after graduation. My guess would be he got him another one.
Jul 19, 2023 07:40:07 #
Jul 19, 2023 07:50:28 #
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.
Beautiful Car
Great images!!
What was the average Speed
Jul 19, 2023 07:50:59 #
Jul 19, 2023 08:00:50 #
bbrown5154
Loc: Baltimore, MD
Nice shots.
It's a beautiful car. There is something about those cars from the 60's with their more rounded lights and fenders. Like this one, the older Ferari's and my all time favorite the Jaguar XKE. IMO they are way more attractive than the new Vettes' and Ferari's and Porches with their sharp angular lines.
It's a beautiful car. There is something about those cars from the 60's with their more rounded lights and fenders. Like this one, the older Ferari's and my all time favorite the Jaguar XKE. IMO they are way more attractive than the new Vettes' and Ferari's and Porches with their sharp angular lines.
Jul 19, 2023 08:08:10 #
Jul 19, 2023 09:02:24 #
Jul 19, 2023 09:19:03 #
I thought you were talking about a snake! I had some experience with a very fast cobra one time. It didn't look like that, though! But I'm thinking it was MUCH faster!!
Nice photo of a beautiful car.
Nice photo of a beautiful car.
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