by Mike - We took a drive in the AC Cobra and Rebecca was the cameraman. Note she does not take direction well. This is one of the most fun cars we have ever owned. It is beautiful, fast and makes just the right engine noise. I also get a lot … [Read more...]
What’s In A Name – Shelby Cobra: AC Cobra: AC-Ford Cobra or Shelby AC Cobra?
April 22, 2015 By 2 Comments
by Mike - The Cobra was introduced in the September 1962 issue of Road & Track. On the cover at the top they called it the AC-Ford Cobra and at the bottom the cover photo was labeled Shelby AC Cobra. Inside, the article title is AC-Ford … [Read more...]
This AC Cobra Arrived Today
March 20, 2015 By 11 Comments
by Mike - I became interested in the AC Cobra Mk IV almost two years ago after a chance encounter with Robert Krantz and his AC Cobra at a Cars & Coffee event. Robert educated me on this unique piece of European style with American muscle … [Read more...]
The AC Cobra Mk IV – This Would Be A Cool Car To Own
February 14, 2015 By 19 Comments
by Mike - I attended my first Cars & Coffee in June 2013 at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, California. I drove the Grifo - it was about a 100 mile round trip drive. There were some great cars and some interesting people too. I met Robert … [Read more...]
Only A Little Steam From The Engine At Daytona – AC 428 Frua Spider
February 13, 2014 By 3 Comments
by Mike - Alexander Oet left a Comment on the Post, Iso Adventures In Belgium and sent in photos of his beautiful AC 428 Frua Spider. Text and photos by Alexander Oet The AC Frua is a fantastic Car - had a rally from New York to … [Read more...]
The AC 378 GT Zagato – Formerly The Perana Z-One
June 11, 2013 By 5 Comments
by Mike - A My Car Quest reader, Doug Kneis, of Katy, Texas asked me about the AC 378 GT Zagato which was previously called the Perana Z-One. I did not know much so after a little research here is what I now know. From a Zagato press … [Read more...]
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