I've recently come across some fantastic period racing images by British amateur photographer Mike Dodman that feature COB6051 in competition. At the time, this AC 289 Cobra was owned by Vic Hassall of Birmingham UK and often driven by himself or Chris Mayman.
Even though the car was raced extensively back in the day, Dodman's pics of COB6051 are the only ones I've ever come across on the interwebs. I haven't seen any images since the Cobra was purchased by Nick Green of Datchet UK circa 1970. If you have any photos to share, please post them for all to enjoy.
Brian
Midland Automobile Club, Silverstone (Mar 1968):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54736195885_03a2ec0085_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54736065639_8f27c0df96_b.jpg)
Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb (Jun 1969):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54749280135_ae323d6461_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54748940396_352eb3a791_b.jpg)
Curborough Sprint Course (pre-1969):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54735677491_c495192f77_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54735914184_ee8592559d_b.jpg)
A few extras for 6051:
https://www.mikehaywardcollection.com/shop/motor-sport/hill-climbs-and-historic/loton-park/1969-hill-climb
And a few other Cobras with some history:
https://www.mikehaywardcollection.com/shop/motor-sport/hill-climbs-and-historic/shelsley-walsh/1968-hill-climb-1475993161
https://www.mikehaywardcollection.com/shop/motor-sport/hill-climbs-and-historic/prescott/newton-oil-1967
https://www.mikehaywardcollection.com/shop/motor-sport/hill-climbs-and-historic/prescott/newton-oil-1968
https://www.mikehaywardcollection.com/shop/motor-sport/sports-cars/oulton-park-2066452134/tourist-trophy/65-tourist-trophy
Great Links!
Great photos. Thanks for sharing
Quote from: SunDude on August 30, 2025, 08:33:47 AMI've recently come across some fantastic period racing images by British amateur photographer Mike Dodman that feature COB6051 in competition. At the time, this AC 289 Cobra was owned by Vic Hassall of Birmingham UK and often driven by himself or Chris Mayman.
Even though the car was raced extensively back in the day, Dodman's pics of COB6051 are the only ones I've ever come across on the interwebs. I haven't seen any images since the Cobra was purchased by Nick Green of Datchet UK circa 1970. If you have any photos to share, please post them for all to enjoy.
Brian
Midland Automobile Club, Silverstone (Mar 1968):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54736195885_03a2ec0085_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54736065639_8f27c0df96_b.jpg)
Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb (Jun 1969):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54749280135_ae323d6461_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54748940396_352eb3a791_b.jpg)
Curborough Sprint Course (pre-1969):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54735677491_c495192f77_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54735914184_ee8592559d_b.jpg)
Another set of photos of 6041 and 6051:
https://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/cobra.htm
There are some really excellent pics in these links. Shame about the watermarks, though.
Quote from: kranky on August 30, 2025, 10:57:19 PMA few extras for 6051:
https://www.mikehaywardcollection.com/shop/motor-sport/hill-climbs-and-historic/loton-park/1969-hill-climb
And a few other Cobras with some history:
https://www.mikehaywardcollection.com/shop/motor-sport/hill-climbs-and-historic/shelsley-walsh/1968-hill-climb-1475993161
https://www.mikehaywardcollection.com/shop/motor-sport/hill-climbs-and-historic/prescott/newton-oil-1967
https://www.mikehaywardcollection.com/shop/motor-sport/hill-climbs-and-historic/prescott/newton-oil-1968
https://www.mikehaywardcollection.com/shop/motor-sport/sports-cars/oulton-park-2066452134/tourist-trophy/65-tourist-trophy