CX289 on HorsepowerTV

[bad1racing]

Just saw CX289 (Colin) on HorsepowerTV.I knew he had the red Cobra,but didnt know he had Carrol Shelbys 1st 427 sold to the general public.Very nice looking car as usual coming from Colins stable.
Kendall

[olredalert]

------I saw that also. Great P.R. for Colin. I would like to know what serial# his car is as I know where 3003 is (my cousins old Cobra)........Bill S

[Stefano]

At least Colin was running better E.T.s than the Motor Tend guys who had tested the same car back in the day.

[Xplantdad]

Is this the black Cobra that was on Musclecar?

[Kim_Howie]

Loved the interview!! Great car Collin.

[csx289]

Hey Guys,
Thanks for the kind words. The car is CSX3127 - first prototype street 427 car built, obviously built after the first comp 427 cars.The car has a really interesting history as Shelby's PR car for 2 years, including being used on the road with the legendary Cobra Caravan in 1966.

I just got home from the Copperstate 1000 road rallye in Arizona, we took the 427 Cobra on it. Over 1,200 miles in 4 days, from Phoenix through Bryce Canyon in Utah, throught Moab, back through Flagstaff, Sedona, Payson, and to Phoenix! We drove through snow and rain in the mountains on bias ply race tires with no top on the car, great fun. Also had a really good 100 mile top speed run with a police escort one afternoon, had 4 Ford powered cars in a convoy. My GPS verified that 144 MPH is absolute top speed of a 427 Cobra - which exceeds the 122 MPH top speed of an Arizona DPS BMW motorcycle We had to give the officer a little lead time and then let the Cobra out to catch him. Did you know that the wind buffeting at high speeds will eventually shatter your Cobra windshield? Me neither.

Look for a full season of me driving some choice cars on Musclecar TV on Spike. They are coming to Milwaukee in June to film for 3 days - at least 6 cars.

Best regards,
Colin

[Xplantdad]

That's cool stuff Colin! Please give me a "bit" more lead time next time around! I'm holding you to your promise!

[TimG]

Colin, I'll be in the Milwaukee/Chicago area in two weeks.
Could I come by your shop if I have time?

[csx289]

Tim-
Absolutely, it would be great if you can stop by. Are you coming for the SVRA vintage event at RA? If so, I will be there trying out the new race car...you're welcome to be a part of the "crew" aka guys who drink beer, eat brats, and watch Colin run around like a chicken with its head cut off.

Just drop me an email to [email protected] when you know what day you can stop in Milwaukee.

Colin

[Belair62]

Colin when is the race up there...can I stop by and use your porta potty ?