289 Le Mans Cobra

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Samthomasracing
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289 Le Mans Cobra

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Hi Guys

Many of you helped me track down the Le Mans cobra that Ian Sutch used to own. Thought id post some photos of some changes & updates we have made including installation of original Raydyot mirrors, side exit exhausts, headlining & tonneau from the trimmers (my dad Mike Thomas Trimming) recent magazine articles & photo shoots and some memorabilia I've come across, original ads & photos Cobra related ! Click the link to view photos.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/SamThomasRa ... 1150763279
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Re: 289 Le Mans Cobra

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Looks great...
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Nice car - and great photos!

I hope you can justify being in a parent and child parking space though? ;)
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Yep, my little girl is in the passenger seat, note fuzzy blonde hair if you zoom in.
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Aha! That's encouraging - I've got a little girl too. Any advice on booster seats?

Edit: Period-correct booster seats might be a bit of a problem I guess...
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Agh it took me ages to find the right one, this one goes in the Morgan, Cobra & others with ease really is an all rounder ! And holds them safely too.

Its a Maxi Cosy, it has a fixed base designed for iso fix but also is held in with a conventional seat belt

I think a period booster seat would be a log to sit on !
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