Ford Cobra XC

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Garry Beattie - 20 May 2004 09:07 GMT

You never see or hear of the Ford XC Cobra's anymore.

Is there a reason? Have their numbers diminished that much?

A few years back you used to see them driving around on a regular basis.

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Roscoe - 20 May 2004 10:31 GMT

Its been a long time since 77/78 and those that have survived become
collectors editions (saw one advertised for $25k), only bought out on a
sunny Sunday.

Last year was the 25th anniversary and there were a few events around Melb,
including a gathering of about 50 in Geelong. Some are in excellent nick
including some goods restos - there was one used in an ad recently (some
cleaner from memory).

> You never see or hear of the Ford XC Cobra's anymore.
>
> Is there a reason? Have their numbers diminished that much?
>
> A few years back you used to see them driving around on a regular basis.

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Bernard Gumble - 20 May 2004 10:37 GMT

> Its been a long time since 77/78 and those that have survived become
> collectors editions (saw one advertised for $25k), only bought out on a
> sunny Sunday.

Heh. Mate almost bought one back in the early 90's for $7k. Was #201. 302
4sp

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Bernard Gumble - 20 May 2004 10:33 GMT

> You never see or hear of the Ford XC Cobra's anymore.
>
> Is there a reason? Have their numbers diminished that much?
>
> A few years back you used to see them driving around on a regular basis.

Couple of theories...

They are collectable
They are prone to rust
They were built in limited numbers (400?)

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Roscoe - 20 May 2004 10:52 GMT

BG, just rembered where I saw it (same spec as yours);
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=29691&item=2478513481&
rd=1&tc=photo#ebayphotohosting
Item number: 2478513481 on Ebay

bloody expensive if you ask me even though it looks fairly neat (not the
factory 5 slots unfortunately).

I've even noticed regular XA,B,C coupes are becoming rarer, and more
expensive, and probably in poorer condition.

I will get one (soon as I finish building a new house, and buy the Mrs a new
car).

> > You never see or hear of the Ford XC Cobra's anymore.
> >
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