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Old 02-26-2004, 10:44 AM   #513
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Originally posted by falcongtho3
For today; what size Ford engine was initially intended to be put in Shelby's Cobra? What size was actually first used and what was the name of the type of car that AC Ltd. supplied that actually became what we know as the Cobra? Bonus: What was the name of the type of car that became the Sunbeam Tiger once a V-8 was installed?


1: I think the 221
2: the 260
3: the ace
4: the sunbeam alpine

the owners of the 260 cobra's had the opportunity to bring their cars back to Shelby and have the 260 swapped for a 289. It is rare to find an original 260 now days.
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