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Old 24-05-2009, 09:25 PM   #31
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thanx for all the new info
does that mean the breakdowns are like this
4.9 auto 1
4.9 manual 100
4.9 auto/power steering/air-conditioning 59
4.9 auto/power steering/air-conditioning/power windows 40
5.8 manual -Option 97 30
5.8 manual 1
5.8 manual/air-conditioning/power steering 10
5.8 manual/air-conditioning/power steering/ power windows 39
5.8 auto/air-conditioning/power steering/power windows 120


and in this order

cobra no. 1
4.9 auto (1)
cobra no. 2-31
5.8 manual – option 97 (30)
cobra no. 32-41
5.8 manual/air-conditioning/power steering (10)
cobra no. 42-80
5.8 manual/air-conditioning/power steering/power windows (39)
cobra no. 81-200
5.8 auto/air-conditioning/power steering/power windows (120)
cobra no. 201-300
4.9 manual (100)
cobra no. 301-350
4.9 auto/power steering/air-conditioning (59)
cobra no. 351
5.8 manual (1)
cobra no. 352-360
4.9 auto/power steering/air-conditioning (59)
cobra no. 361-400
4.9 auto/power steering/air-conditioning/power windows (40)

it has been a great thread - learnt something new

i never disbelieved the info about no. 1 and 351, but was a little sceptical. however being one of the most exclusive model runs ever, you would expect everyone who still owned one to know every last detail about them, so i certainly thought there could be some truth to it

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Old 24-05-2009, 09:31 PM   #32
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Gary....Can ya change the light blue in your post? It just about burnt my eyeballs out :P
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Old 24-05-2009, 10:19 PM   #33
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You still got it wrong! I think 32-80 or so are 351 4 speed air steer and fast glass.
It does my head in trying to work it out and I have given up! That blue is bright.
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Old 24-05-2009, 10:55 PM   #34
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Gary....Can ya change the light blue in your post? It just about burnt my eyeballs out :P
i would love to do it col, but then my mistakes would be much easier to spot



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You still got it wrong! I think 32-80 or so are 351 4 speed air steer and fast glass.
It does my head in trying to work it out and I have given up! That blue is bright.
thanx, hopefully it is correct now
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Old 25-05-2009, 04:36 PM   #35
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No 1 lives in Orange NSW 4.9 Auto no air or steer has had complete rebuild and is a nice car.
Rumour has it there are two Cobra's both with the Cobra 001 glove box plaque (which incidently can be purchased from a parts re-seller in Sydney).

The factory produced No.1 Cobra that was used for the promotional photo shoots, etc has the vin number JG65UM00001K which is correct and information I have shows it was last known to be located in WA.

I am told the one in Orange has a different Vin number and I would be interested to confirm the Vin number of this vehicle. When I last spoke to the owner he could not tell me the vin number of his vehicle and said the ID plates were locked away in a safe. I know I can tell you the vin number of all 400 XC Cobra's without looking at any compliance plate or listing.

It would be great to finally settle the rumours that surround some of these cars.

Bathurst Cobra No 6 is another with a chequed history, I have personally inspected this one and there was a lot not as per factory spec, it had auto trans, standard Cobra interior, standard inner rear wheel arches, no thermo fans, standard fuel tank, factory mounting for washer bottle on RH shocker tower as per XB's and XC coupe up to 1977 production. In 1978 washer bottle was re-located to LH inner skirt and mount on RH shocker tower deleted. I was told that Bathurst Cobra 6 was seen many years ago in the front of a wreckers in Dandenong after it was burnt out and was being offered for sale with a 1977 XC coupe parked next to it.
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Old 25-05-2009, 04:51 PM   #36
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bathurst no 11 alive and well in newcastle
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Old 25-05-2009, 06:10 PM   #37
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Hi King Cobra would it be possible to post up or PM some pics at all. Jonno
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Old 25-05-2009, 07:04 PM   #38
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Cobra 360 to 400 details are correct. Thats what my big 302 had. Lovely powersteering, Super quick and smooth power windows and Ice Cold Airconditioning which was always great for one day of the year that we called summer in Ballarat...............
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Old 25-05-2009, 07:21 PM   #39
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Bathurst Cobra No 6 is another with a chequed history, I have personally inspected this one and there was a lot not as per factory spec, it had auto trans, standard Cobra interior, standard inner rear wheel arches, no thermo fans, standard fuel tank, factory mounting for washer bottle on RH shocker tower as per XB's and XC coupe up to 1977 production. In 1978 washer bottle was re-located to LH inner skirt and mount on RH shocker tower deleted. I was told that Bathurst Cobra 6 was seen many years ago in the front of a wreckers in Dandenong after it was burnt out and was being offered for sale with a 1977 XC coupe parked next to it.[/QUOTE]

simple it ant no 6 ,i recal a few years back some one trying to pass of one of the 30,this was befor i found mine(115)the owner swore black n blue his was not a fake
,back then there were questions?? ,but the rear side side indercators were wrong the front engin bay was wrong ,after i asked a few questions re why no factory tubs?oh been in a crash and replaced ...ok why is the engin bay wrong?oh was in a head on etc etc .i cant remember what number it was but it sounds like this one,if im wrong sorry but theres a lot out of place with this car
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Old 25-05-2009, 07:57 PM   #40
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I reckon there would be alot of cars out there like that Bathurst Cobra, XC2door, When back in the 80's etc. the attention to detail was not like it is today. If you owned any Cobra I am sure you would know your VIN off the top of your head. (You would have to know it if you were an enthusiast anyway).
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Old 06-06-2009, 11:00 PM   #41
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I owned 189 about 10 years ago.It was 351,auto with everything and had 200ks on it back then.I haven't seen it since I sold it.

I nearly bought a white XC Fairmont coupe about 5 years ago.Last time I saw it was in a workshop in Ballarat sitting next to a terminally rusty genuine 302 Cobra.Two cars went in.One car came out.......
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Old 07-06-2009, 08:58 AM   #42
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I nearly bought a white XC Fairmont coupe about 5 years ago.Last time I saw it was in a workshop in Ballarat sitting next to a terminally rusty genuine 302 Cobra.Two cars went in.One car came out.......
That could be Cobra 372, when I last saw it (2004) it had been under a tarp for years and was extremely rusty. I was told it had been bought by someone in Ballarat who had another XC coupe that may be used to rebuild 372. I was later told 372 was being restored using the original shell. Will be interesting to see it when / if it re-appears.
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Old 07-06-2009, 12:54 PM   #43
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Kind of related: I have been keeping a list of the XC Cobras over the last few years. Mainly to see how many are left, it is as follows;

2
6
10
13
14
17
18
19
21
24
26
27
29
30
33
34
35
36
38
40
41
42
44
45
47
48
49
59
60
62
63
65
66
70
73
74
77
78
80
86
87
89
93
94
97
98
102
107
112
115
120
127
130
131
133
137
140
149
158
162
164
166
167
169
171
175
181
183
188
190
194
201
206
207
209
211
213
217
219
220
223
224
226
230
241
253
255
259
267
270
276
279
284
287
288
294
300
301
302
303
304
305
320
323
324
330
331
333
335
339
342 = dead
343
345
348
350
351
355
357
358
360
362
365
366
368
369
372
373
376
382
383
388
389
391
392
393
397
398

If anyone can add/subtract to the list, it would be great.

Total so far is 136 but am sure that there is whole lot more out there
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Old 07-06-2009, 03:54 PM   #44
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I sold 122 about 10 year ago the guys that bought that was gonna rebuild it.
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Old 07-06-2009, 04:11 PM   #45
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I sold # 63 about 10 years ago ,..was fairly low klms and in original condition ,

now looking to buy another 351 cobra .
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My mate sold Cobra 278 to but his Bathurst Cobra, It should still be around.
He also used to own #110 ages ago. #229 on Aussiecoupes.net, #244 was on E-bay about 3 months ago.
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Old 07-06-2009, 06:04 PM   #47
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Paull, I've been keeping a list as well. I can fill in a few gaps.
005 - DEAD. Gleaned from discussion and idle chat in car circles. Unsubstantiated.
007 - Was apparently at a show in 2006, pics on net. Unsubstantiated.
009 - Rumoured to have been sold for huge money in Nov 2007. Unsubstantiated.
011 - http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...1256963&page=2
032 - Written off & rebodied. Non Cobra tags on body. Honest owner.
061 - FF SA Coupe owners cruise.
108 - In NZ
155 - Was at 2007 Hardtop Anniversary.
249 - In USA
317 - On Ebay May '08
328 - On Ebay Nov '07
361 - Web link from FF
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I sold 122 about 10 year ago the guys that bought that was gonna rebuild it.
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I sold # 63 about 10 years ago ,..was fairly low klms and in original condition,
Do you know if either of these cars are still going?

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My mate sold Cobra 278 to but his Bathurst Cobra, It should still be around. He also used to own #110 ages ago. #229 on Aussiecoupes.net, #244 was on E-bay about 3 months ago.
Thanks for that Scott. I take it that that was Gary's car? Does Gary know if 110 is still around?
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Not too sure. I can not remember the number of the other Cobra that he has either.
I think it is in the 300's?
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Paull, I've been keeping a list as well. I can fill in a few gaps.
005 - DEAD. Gleaned from discussion and idle chat in car circles. Unsubstantiated.
007 - Was apparently at a show in 2006, pics on net. Unsubstantiated.
009 - Rumoured to have been sold for huge money in Nov 2007. Unsubstantiated.
011 - http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...1256963&page=2
032 - Written off & rebodied. Non Cobra tags on body. Honest owner.
061 - FF SA Coupe owners cruise.
108 - In NZ
155 - Was at 2007 Hardtop Anniversary.
249 - In USA
317 - On Ebay May '08
328 - On Ebay Nov '07
361 - Web link from FF
Excellent info, thanks for that!

A revised list showing a total of 148;

2
5 presumed to be dead
6
7 Unsubstantiated
9 Unsubstantiated
10
11
13
14
17
18
19
21
24
26
27
29
30
32 Do you count this one???
33
34
35
36
38
40
41
42
44
45
47
48
49
59
60
61
62
63
65
66
70
73
74
77
78
80
86
87
89
93
94
97
98
102
107
108
112
115
120
127
130
131
133
137
140
149
155
158
162
164
166
167
169
171
175
181
183
188
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201
206
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209
211
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217
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279
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287
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294
300
301
302
303
304
305
317
320
323
324
328
330
331
333
335
339
342 presumed to be dead
343
345
348
350
351
355
357
358
360
361
362
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366
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369
372
373
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382
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Nope, if 32 is a rebody its no longer a cobra so its dead.



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#342 was a write off, long gone. He only has the glovebox placard for sale from it.
That was the reply from the guy selling the placard on E-bay anyway. It had a major head on with a Landcruiser.
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my cobra was owned buy a fellow in adelaide,his brother also had one as well but it was stolen in the late 80srepainted n disapeard for ever,was 302 factory air pwr steer windows,im trying to find out its number but they cant remember but its definatly gorn for good,as soon as i find out the no il post it
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I thought that #6 was demolished.... so I have been informed a while back?



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No 12 is alive and well. Spoke to the owner a while back.
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Thanks for that Scott. I take it that that was Gary's car? Does Gary know if 110 is still around?

# 63 alive & well in outskirts of wollongong ,..trying to buy it back at the moment.
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