The 289 Register

Expect a new earlier date for the Wings and Wheels event this year as the Red Arrows are over in USA for two months.
So expect sometime in June/July.
Peter C

At the end of the day it’s worth what ever someone is prepared to pay for an unfinished project. Personally I think it’s worth a chunk more than you suggest e,g. What you have paid out. A finished car correctly registered will be around £40K so work back from that bearing in mind the extra authentic...

Yes, a nice drive up in company with some other classics including an AC Aceca. Kept warm surprisingly with the Irvin flying jacket. Actually a bit over warm when walking around the grounds. Didn’t like the long queue to get in. 1hr 20mins to travel less than 3 miles! Puts me off when thinking of at...

Hi Andy,
Decided to pluck up the courage to drive open top in the cold. Have just bought my ticket.
I’ll pm you my mobile number.
Peter C

Indeed thanks Nige.
I liked your card as the picture was an FIA but don’t like the hub caps!
Not sure they had those even on thundersport racers.
I wish all the Cobrafiles a Very Happy Christmas and of course a Healthy New Year with plenty of good weather to get the Cob out for a drive.
Peter C

Very nice. What scale is it?
What’s the power source - suitably miniaturised V8 ??
Are we tempted to say that the original car is on the left and the replica is the smaller one.
Peter C

I am surprised that your steering column outer doesn’t go through the footwell as I merely reinforced the wall of the footwell where the column passes through. I think some members don’t even feel the need to do that. I admire your dedication to trying to make the car authentic looking. Ten years ag...

Stewie, is the assembly supplied by Ward and follows the design as sorted by Roger K.
Peter C

Colin’s car( No52 ) is a modified Ali Kirkham 289.
If you like the Sebring style then Hawk cars can provide you with a fibre glass version looking the same as the yellow Executor.
Also seen in the club’s photos is Migge’s excellent example of a Sebring which was converted from a BRA.
Peter C

Well done guys it looks like you did us proud ( again).
Sorry I couldn’t be there.
Peter C