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Thread: 1964 Unique FIA Cobra FS

  1. #1
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    1964 Unique FIA Cobra FS

    1964 Unique 289 FIA Cobra.


    new pictures posted
    http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/a...0fia%20unique/

    408 cubic inch, 457 hp Windsor Stroker. 5 speed Tremec . Jaguar IRS.
    Many upgrades, alumnimum trim underhood and nose cone. Period correct FIA trunk dimples.
    6500 pampered miles.
    Extremely reliable. Drove from New Mexico to Ohio in two days with no issues.
    Original build date: 2003-2004
    Rangoon Ford (1964) Red w/ blk leather interior interior.
    Authentic Ford 289 shifter. Stewart Warner gauges. Always adult driven with care.
    No rain, snow, accidents or paint work ever.
    Engine built by Southern Automotive:
    - 408 cu in (stroked 351W)
    - Lakewood blowproof bellhousing and block plate
    - Aluminum high volume water pump
    - MSD 6AL ignition box, distributor
    - Victor Jr Intake
    - Holley double pump 700 carb
    - Scat Cast crankshaft
    - Eagle competition rods
    - Keith Black pistons
    - Motorsports CAM
    - Melling OIL pump
    - Edelbrock heads and timing set
    - McLeod clutch and pressure plate
    - 9.9 compression ratio
    - Crane rockers
    - Canton high-performance oil pickup
    - Canton oil pan
    - “Cobra” valve covers, original-style
    - polished pulley set
    - MSD Blaster ignition coil,



    Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Shocks: Trigo Wheels with center spinners and safety wire for that classic and period-correct look; it's fitted with Dunlap tires and Wilwood brakes up front. Carerra adjustble coilovers.

    Excellent paint with a typical minor touch-up (normal wear) for 6000 mile car. One small (1/2” scratch on drivers side back fender. This top-end FIA is an example of a nimble and quick, driver-friendly, period-authentic 289 roadster.

    More pics of this car are posted in the middle of this page
    http://www.uniquemotorcars.com/Galle...r_gallery1.htm
    Priced at $37,000 for quick sale.
    Last edited by peter; July 10th, 2010 at 05:54 PM.

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    How long have you had it and what have you done to change it? What does it need?
    Thanks,
    Paul

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    cobra

    couple thing have been done:
    adjustable rear coil overs
    reverse speedometer

    Needs nothing, I have owned it for 4 years

  4. #4
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    • The photobucket pics show a clockwise speedo. Are these not the latest pics?
    • Did you also replace the shifter?
    • Are the wheel widths the same 7.5x15 front and back?
    • Tire sizes are different? What sizes? Good tread?
    • It appears that the stopwatches are screwed to the dash?
    • KB "forged" or "hypereutectic pistons? Dished?
    • Eagle "I-beam" or "H-beam" rods?
    • Cams specs?
    • Canton "front" sump oil pan?
    • Edelbrock "Windsor" or "Cleavor" aluminum heads?
    • What part# MSD distributor?
    • What brand aluminum water pump? Have pics of this area?
    • Dual remote oil filters? Have pics of this area?
    • "Hydraulic" clutch throw-out bearing or mechanical with "slave"?
    • What size clutch?
    • What rearend ratio?
    • It looks like it has the current style rear housing to chassis center-rear struts, but retains the earlier rear trailing arms?
    • Have pics of the trunk?
    • No top or tonneau it seems?
    • Glass or plexiglass wind wings?
    • 15" steering wheel?
    Thanks,
    Paul trey.deuce@yahoo.com

  5. #5
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    car is sold

  6. #6
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    Gadsden, Al , USA.
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    Wheres it going?

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