Quote Originally Posted by John Kepler View Post
They were/are a PITA! I got to work on a couple we raced back in the early 70's! Shel couldn't change the fact that his base AC Ace was designed for a Bristol motor generating a whopping 130 HP! You couldn't own an old Shelby without owning and knowing how to use a TIG as well! Little things like changing the battery in a Cobra was also an involved and VERY costly adventure!
John,
Actually I agree somewhat. The first ones with the leaf spring front suspension were awful. The later 427SC suspension with the coil springs weren't too bad. The aluminum body panels were always cracking and twisting. Still mine isn't much fun to cruise around town in, it's a much better road car. 510 hp and 2300 pounds is a different kind of car to drive. You have to be dedicated I guess, but it's time for me to sell mine and buy more guns.
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