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Title: Is this a real one or a continuation?
Post by: 1109RWHP on July 16, 2018, 08:18:14 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=73&v=9hIQOgk7a0Y

Title: Re: Is this a real one or a continuation?
Post by: Richstang on July 16, 2018, 08:46:53 PM

Looks like it could be 2300.
The number "12" looks a bit large on the tail end.

Title: Re: Is this a real one or a continuation?
Post by: Cobra Ned on July 16, 2018, 09:25:37 PM

Let's imagine you owned CSX2300, or any other original Daytona Coupe. Let's further imagine that you enjoyed certain competitive events, and your Cobra was constantly being invited to participate in a variety of them. Given that you have the financial wherewithal to own the car in the first place, but mindful of the fact that it is essentially a work of art, do you (a) say screw it, let's drive the snot out of it, or might you (b) make a perfect copy for less than 5% of the genuine car's value, and race it instead? Just speculating...

Title: Re: Is this a real one or a continuation?
Post by: Richstang on July 17, 2018, 09:31:32 AM

It's easy to go with "b", but I'm guessing your question was rhetorical.

Also, the cowl vents look a bit taller than in vintage photos, especially the drivers side.

Title: Re: Is this a real one or a continuation?
Post by: gt350hr on July 17, 2018, 10:28:34 AM

Copy.

Title: Re: Is this a real one or a continuation?
Post by: rstainer on July 17, 2018, 03:06:14 PM

If this 'Daytona' is the one Kenny Brack drove before at Goodwood, the ACOC Cobra Register Replicas Appendix (on the internet for members) records it as: VIN Asserted CSX2300 [Clone], Date 2010, Additional Information Body, substructure and some chassis components built by Lech Kowalski. Car finished and race-prepared by Lanzante Ltd. FIA HTP. [Lech Kowalski, Max Karlsson, Dean Lanzante] (Clone of the existing original)

RS
ACOC Cobra Registrar

Title: Re: Is this a real one or a continuation?
Post by: rstainer on July 17, 2018, 03:26:22 PM

PS: Ned's 'perfect copy' is being kind. All race-leading FIA HTP 'historic' cobras use modern technology to achieve performance much in excess of the original: 90+ more bhp, 300% more torsional stiffness (roadsters) and up to 100kg (220lbs) less weight.

RS

Title: Re: Is this a real one or a continuation?
Post by: gt350hr on July 17, 2018, 06:15:22 PM

The video reveals allot especially the burnout portion. The car doesn't "move" like a genuine Daytona coupe. It also appears to be very "darty' in the front end which is not normal to me. Sounds like my eyes were correct in that it is a copy.
Randy

Title: Re: Is this a real one or a continuation?
Post by: 1109RWHP on July 17, 2018, 07:39:01 PM

Look at the differences between the #12 car in the first video and the #12 at the Daytona Coupe reunion. The decals, scoops on the hood and vents in the tail lamp panel are all different.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlhru1eh3cg

Title: Re: Is this a real one or a continuation?
Post by: 1109RWHP on July 17, 2018, 07:40:55 PM

The shape of the quarters at the tail lamp panel is different too.

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