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  1. AC Bill

    I gather they weren't big sellers

    Actually they would probably do fairly well today. 66 mpg, and even racing stripes on the GT models..:p
  2. AC Bill

    Better buy a Ford GT!

    Only one vehicle passes the test.. :oops: https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/ford-deep-water-after-sweeping-recalls-hit-every-model-since-2020-one-exception
  3. AC Bill

    PTSD TIME On SUNDAY!

    Not sure if the hoo-haw that has been going on out on BC the last week has reached Eastern Canada's ears yet? It's really more of a regional concern. BC's Premier announced that as of March 8th, clocks will remain at Pacific Daylight Savings Time (DST) year round. Apparently this Sunday it...
  4. AC Bill

    Canadian man's innovation changed automotive history

    I never knew that the late Stuart Hilborn, of the now famous Hilborn Fuel Injector systems was was born in Calgary Alberta. Hilborn invented the fuel injection system that became the system of choice in auto racing sometime after WW2. He formed an idea for delivering fuel to an engine by...
  5. AC Bill

    Massive collection of racing history photo's

    A famous automotive photographer, David Friedman, recently passed away. He was the official Shelby American photographer from 1962 thru 1965, capturing much of the history of Shelby's vehicles. He continued his career for many more years, and apparently had taken thousands and thousands of...
  6. AC Bill

    Australia's Holden's becoming valuable?

    GM's Holden vehicle manufacturing plant in Australia was shut down in 2017, after 90 years of producing trucks and cars. The unique Holden marque was retired completely in 2021. There's no doubt Holden produced some pretty unique cars over the years, including some well respected performance...
  7. AC Bill

    The Ruddspeed Mustangs

    Doing some research on AC Cars, the UK company that the origins of the Cobra sports car was hatched, and happened upon some information about Mustang models known as the Ruddspeed Mustang's. Apparently theses cars were modified to be right hand drive vehicles and had other modifications done...
  8. AC Bill

    West Coast phenomena?

    https://vanmag.com/city/general/know-it-all-why-is-every-uber-ride-in-a-tesla-now/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20spokesperson%20from,Uber%20penpal%2C%20currently%20in%20Teslas. 71 percent of Canadian Uber drivers are EV curious,:oops:
  9. AC Bill

    Started it's life in New Brunswick

    I expect the price will climb on this sweet 68 Mustang convertible, but you could bring it back to East Coast.. :) https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-ford-mustang-337/
  10. AC Bill

    Sixty years of Trans-Am

    One of my favorite racing series. I still enjoy the vintage cars fighting it out one the track more then the newer models.
  11. AC Bill

    Time to cash in your bottles and cans..

    A preview of some of the offerings from the big BJ auction in Scottsdale. Quite a collection...
  12. AC Bill

    TIP-a smart idea.

    I was browsing through a Cobra builders forum I belong to, and there was one fellow getting ready to install a beautiful looking engine in his roadster. It was the first time I've seen pipe insulation used on engine hoist chains, but it sure seems like a smart idea to me. Protects the body...
  13. AC Bill

    Resident Alien

    Not sure if the TV series Resident Alien available to watch back East? It's actually a pretty funny show, although it can get goofy at times. I guess it's an all ages TV series, but it does have some innuendo type jokes that likely only an adult would get. If you have happened to watch it...
  14. AC Bill

    West Coast Vacation?

    If any member is ever planning to vacation, or visit the West Coast, you may want to keep this event held in July in mind as part of your trip. The Northwest Deuce Days, held in Victoria B.C. every three years, draws some of the most amazing cars from all over the Pacific Northwest region. Now...
  15. AC Bill

    Supercharger's anyone?

    Why have just one when you can have two? This dual Paxton supercharger configuration was originally used on the Supersnake Cobra way back in the 1960's. It was rumored to produce 800+ horsepower in a car weighing around 2400lbs. Pictured here is a 427 Medium Riser in a 1967 Shelby GT500 that...
  16. AC Bill

    Mach E outsells Traditional Mustangs in 2024

    The S650 seventh generation Mustang had the worst sales ever last year. The history book for the iconic pony car stopped and trembled, at just 44k units sold in the US in 2024. That's almost ten percent less than in 2023, and in 2022. To add insult to injury, in 2024, the Mustang Mach-E saw a...
  17. AC Bill

    The Real Deal

    A short video featuring jazz musician and original AC Cobra owner, Herbie Hancock, with Jay Leno
  18. AC Bill

    The very first Trans-Am Champion was a 1966 Shelby Mustang

    An older article, but it contains some interesting and historic info about this car. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-first-trans-am-champion-1966-shelby-mustang-that-ken-miles-never-drove-is-for-sale-201382.html
  19. AC Bill

    “The Shelby GT350 and the Shelby GT350R are back for 2025,” said Gary Patterson, President of Shelby American.

    The street legal 2025 Shelby GT350R has 830+ horsepower and will only be available with a six-speed manual transmission.😍 https://www.shelby.com/multimedia/News/ArtMID/5059/ArticleID/141/Shelby-GT350-and-Shelby-GT350R-Return
  20. AC Bill

    Non LS engine swap..

    Easier on fuel I suspect.. :oops: https://www.facebook.com/reel/974397141077542
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