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Geno

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Topic starter 14/04/2026 7:51 am

This bad boy has some powerful venom. Even after 60 years, a lot of modern performance cars can't handle this snakes bite.☠️

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Jack Dodds

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14/04/2026 7:54 am

It's an awesome car but you'd have to wear asbestos leggings getting in and out of it.

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Geno

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Topic starter 14/04/2026 7:56 am

Posted by: @jack-dodds

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It's an awesome car but you'd have to wear asbestos leggings getting in and out of it.

You betcha, or be scarred for life.😳

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Jack Dodds

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14/04/2026 8:08 am

I would expect that the warmed up 289 version of this car (pics 1 to 3) would be a better handling, more user friendly road car. I love it in any form regardless, even the original 6 cyl. AC Ace (pics 4/1953 & 5); such a classic design.

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David Green

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14/04/2026 8:14 am

Thank you Mr. Shelby and AC Cars. Give me the 289 any day.

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Jack Dodds

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14/04/2026 8:14 am

@david-green +1 me too David.

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Tony Perrone

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14/04/2026 8:16 am

Wix silver edition - beautifully photo'ed. Have it, LOVE it.

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Steve Jacobs

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14/04/2026 1:08 pm

@perrone1

thanks Tony, I was about to inquire as to manufacturer or if Geno built it.
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Geno

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Topic starter 14/04/2026 1:33 pm

Yes Steve, it is the Wix edition. They also have a red version, extremely rare, I've only ever seen one.😳

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Geoff Jowett

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14/04/2026 5:03 pm

great pics Geno, and thanks Tony for the Wix confirmation, and to Jack for the extra pics. We have a strong Cobra Club here in Victoria, I've seen a group of them on the road to a rally/event. Fantastic sight.

https://cobracarclubvic.org.au/

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