#289ci V8

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Ford XP Bordinat Cobra, 1965. A prototype from 60 years that didn't make it, a side project from Ford's X-Car program designed under Gene Bordinat, Vice President of Styling and Chief Designer at Ford. He used the car himself for a lease a year. It was powered by a high performance version of Ford's 289ci V8 placed in a front-mid position

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Trident V6 Ventura to 289ci V8 Clipper specification 1971. - source Renaud Mann.

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1971 Trident V6 Ventura to 289ci V8 Clipper specification.

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1963 AC SHELBY COBRA

1963 AC SHELBY COBRA 4.7-LITRE MARK II ROADSTER  REGISTRATION NO. OYM 28A CHASSIS NO. CSK2116 ENGINE NO. CSX2116

Footnotes

Rightly regarded as one of the all-time great classic sports cars, the muscular, fire-breathing Cobra succeeded in capturing the hearts of enthusiasts like few of its contemporaries. Only 1,000-or-so Cobras of all types were built between 1962 and 1967, but such was the model's enduring popularity that production was resumed in 1982 under the auspices of Brooklands-based Autokraft. 

Convinced that a market existed for an inexpensive sports car combining European chassis engineering and American V8 power, Le Mans-winning Texan racing driver Carroll Shelby concocted an unlikely alliance between AC Cars and the Ford Motor Company. The former's Ace provided the simple twin-tube chassis frame - designed by John Tojeiro - into which was persuaded one of Ford's lightweight, small-block V8s. It was discovered that the latter was lighter than the six-cylinder Ford Zephyr unit that AC was using, yet with vastly greater potential. To cope with the projected power increase, the Ace chassis was strengthened with heavier gauge tubing and supplied fitted with four-wheel disc brakes. Weighing a mere 1.5cwt more than a Bristol-engined Ace yet endowed with double the power and torque, the Cobra turned in a breathtaking performance, racing to 60mph in 4.4 seconds and reaching the 'ton' in under 12, exceptional figures by early 1960s standards and none too shabby even today.

The 260ci (4.2-litre) prototype first ran in January 1962, with production commencing later that year. Exclusively for the USA initially, Cobras - minus engines - were sent from England to be finished off by Shelby in California, and it was not until late in 1963 that AC Cars in Thames Ditton got around to building the first fully finished cars to European specification. 

After 75 Cobras had been built with the 260ci engine, the more powerful 289ci (4.7-litre) unit was standardised in 1963. Rack-and-pinion steering was the major MkII up-date; then in 1965 a new, stronger, coil-suspended MkIII chassis was introduced to accommodate Ford's 427ci (7.0-litre) V8, an engine that in race trim was capable of producing well in excess of 400bhp. Wider bodywork, extended wheelarch flares and a bigger radiator intake combined to create the definitive - and much copied - Cobra MkIII look. Keeping ahead of the competition on the racetrack had been the spur behind Shelby's adoption of the 427 engine, but some MkIIIs to 'street' specification came with Ford's less powerful 428ci hydraulic-lifter V8. 

But for Brian Angliss, the Cobra story would have ended in 1967. The Autokraft boss had built up a business restoring Cobras and supplying parts, and in the early 1980s acquired the rights to the AC name plus a quantity of jigs and tooling from the old Thames Ditton factory. Keeping the overall style of the MkIII, Autokraft produced the MkIV, which was appropriately updated to meet current legislation and powered by a 'Federalised' Ford 5.0-litre V8 engine. Around 480 were built. 

Chassis number 'CSX2116' was invoiced to Shelby American on 16th April 1963 and shipped to Los Angeles three days later aboard the 'SS Loch Gowan'. Invoiced on 18th June 1963 to Burton Motors of Sacramento, California, the Cobra was sold new to a local doctor who used it for a few years before giving it to his daughter. She used the car as daily transport for several years before the clutch failed, at which time it was sold to Steve Dangremond of Santa Rosa, California. The Cobra was advertised for sale by Mr Dangremond in late 1977 and bought by Dr Grant Hill of Chotoka, Alberta. Dr Hill fitted Weber carburettors and raced 'CSX2116', eventually trading it to Fred Yule in Portland, Oregon. At that time, the car was still finished in its original colour scheme of dark blue and retained its original black leather interior. 

'CSX2116' returned to the UK in the late 1980s and was advertised through Hampson's Ltd, by which time it had been refinished in red and fitted with a full-width roll bar. Subsequent owners in England were Dr Carlos Barbot, Trojan boss Peter Agg and Formula 1 racing driver Rupert Keegan. 'CSX2116' was last restored in 1988, records on file indicating that an extensive mechanical restoration was undertaken at this time. The car still retains its original black leather interior though the Weber carburettors have gone, replaced by an easier to maintain four-barrel Holley. There is considerable additional accompanying documentation including correspondence between previous owners, a copy of the original bill of sale, Shelby American Automobile Club letter of authentication, FIA papers and Swansea V5 registration document. The car has belonged to the current owner since 2006.  Early Cobras are offered for sale only rarely and this example represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a fine example of this classic of Anglo-American sports car design. 

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1965 Ford Mustang Convertible 289ci v8 K-Code

1965 Ford Mustang Hardtop Coupe 289ci v8 K-Code

1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 289ci v8 K-Code

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1964 Studebaker Avanti

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Well, she's mine again. While my father-in-law had her he put in a nice running 289 coupled to a C4. I'll need to work a few things first, like leaky transmission lines and a tank full of stale gasoline, but I do look forward to getting the old girl back on the road again.

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1964 Shelby 289 Cobra - CSX2473

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1964 Ford Galaxie (San Antonio, Tx) $26,500 obo

You are looking at one absolutely stunning '64. From the attention grabbing blue grey exterior, the scheme flows flawlessly inside to a stunning blue vinyl interior which aims to please. Powered by a 289ci v8 and an automatic transmission, this vehicle drives like a dream with no end in sight. Features include but are not limited to P/b, P/t, Am/Fm, Bluetooth, heat, front disc brakes, and an airbag suspension. This is an excellent driver with a ver clean undercarriage, it has been meticulously maintained and garage kept throughout it's life. Records and receipts are available upon request.

Please give our friend Nathan a call at 210-825-6788

[richwall101]

1966 Ford Mustang by Richard Walker Via Flickr: 1966 Ford Mustang 2x2 Convertible (First Generation) 289ci (4.73L) V8 2bbl Engine at 164hp. A 3.3L 6-Cylinder 120hp Engine. A 4.3L (164hp) or 4.7L (210hp) V8 option was also available at this time

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When it became apparent that the AC Cobra would not be competitive on longer race tracks, Carroll Shelby acquired two Cooper Monaco chassis’ and installed the 289ci Ford V8 from the Cobra. The cars were nick-named “King Cobra” and were eventually supplanted by the Cobra, Daytona Coupe and later the Ford GT40.

[carsthatnevermadeitetc]

TVR Trident Spyder, 1965. Designed by Trevor Fiore and built by Carrozzeria Fissore, the Trident was powered by a Ford 289ci V8. However financial difficulties meant the Trident never went into production as a TVR. Instead TVR dealer Bill Last acquired the rights to the Trident and started building the car using the model name Clipper

[frenchcurious]

Ford Mustang cabriolet V8 289ci 1966. - source American Car City Classics.

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Ford Shelby GT350H. Shelby GT350H 🇺🇲. 🔸Engine : Front, 4.7 Litre NA V8 (Cobra 289ci). 🔹Driven Wheels : RWD. 🔸Transmission : 4 Speed Auto. 🔹Power : 306bhp / 329ft-lbs. 🔸Acceleration : 0-62mph 6.7 seconds. 🔹Extras : Only 1,001 produced. Of which 800 were painted in this Raven Black colour with gold stripes. 🔹 In September of 1965, Shelby American General Manager Peyton Cramer struck up a deal with Hertz to offer the 1966 GT350H Mustang as a rental car. The program was a clever one for Ford and Shelby as it worked to promote the Shelby Mustang to potential buyers. 🔹If you were a Hertz Sports Car Club member back in 1966 you could drive off the rental car lot for as little as $17 a day and 17 cents a mile. 🔹The GT350H has become highly sought after by collectors due to the harsh driving conditions they were subjected to by rental car drivers. There was a time when no one wanted to own one, after all buying a used rental car wasn’t the thing to do. Years later the ones that are left are extremely valuable and should easily net $150,000 or more at auctions. #carsandcoffee #coffeeandcars #museumofpower #ford #mustang #gt350h #classiccar #tuned #car #carsofinstagram #instacar #carshow #sportscar #supercar #speed #history #amazing_cars #amazingcars247 #carswithoutlimits #carspecs #cargram #madwhips #luxury #luxurylifestyle #carlifestyle #exoticcars #luxurycars #photographer #performancecar #fastcar #coffeeandcarsmop https://www.instagram.com/p/BuoSZG-gsa4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d212l7zqmx44

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1966 Ford, Mustang

27495.00 GBP

In Wimbledon white with light blue interior and a black hood

This Mustang is in its original specification throughout.

Fitted with a correct, rebuilt 289ci, 4.7 litre V8 engine and automatic transmission, this Mustang was kept by its last owners in North Carolina in the US for over nineteen years during which time they used it for high days and holidays and for touring. I ..

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1964-1/2 Ford Mustang 289ci v8 D-Code Convertible

1964-1/2 Ford Mustang 289ci v8 D-Code Hardtop Coupe