AC Cobra - to the south of France
Discussion
McSam said:
looking at those headsets for an 800-mile trip, Mrs Duggan is an absolute keeper 
I did think that as well My Mrs. is very patient indeed (sat in the back of my very noisy HSV with our then infant son all the way from Milton Keynes to Scandinavia in 2007) but I think she'd draw the line at having to wear comms cans. Nevertheless, a brilliant idea!
duggan said:
... seeing the sun come up (inky blue and still stars visable) over the French countryside, over an AC Cobra's bonnet, is one of lifes great experiences.
Awesome writeup, awesome trip, i've done pretty much the same return run in the past (admittedly not in a cobra!)The quote above says a lot to me, i have watched the sun come up on many road trips and i have NEVER tired of it its amazing each and every time!
duggan said:
Grey Ghost – the hotel is called Manoir De Beauvoir (http://www.monalisahotels.com/manoir-beauvoir/fr/www-manoirdebeauvoir-com-presentation.html - website really does not give the place, or the experience justice) – chanced across it a few years ago and just perfect for a driving stop-off mid France (south of Potiers) – plan is always: get there at 4pm, jet-wash just before the entrance (sad I know), hotel, beer on terrace, nap, champers, dinner, cocktails on terrace overlooking car – really a great find and good value)
Thanks for that, now storted away for future use 
If you ever fancy letting a few of us mortals see and hear the Cobra you might want to pop along to one of the meets we get together at: http://www.pieandpintinns.co.uk/pdf/breakfastclub.... This one is at a pub just west of Chelmsford that is owned by a Porsche Club member and attracts quite a few nice cars on the first Saturday of the month.
duggan said:
Afternoon All
you bastard. 
i only just weaned myself off staring at this for 20 minutes a day.
http://www.myhotcars.com/inventory/?vin=CSX6011XXX...
Sorry chaps - missed the responses to this - I've been on PH for god knows how long and didn't see the "2" on the thread page 
Mrs. Duggan is indeed a "Keeper" - she's put up with going down to the SoF in an S1 Exige many years ago so this was just a bit more of an "adventure"...
NotNormal - see you at the MB SS?
Caulkhead - Wheels/Tyres have indeed changed. The car used to be in 16 inch rims and Avon low profile tyres:
..to 15 inch halibrands and Avon racing tyres:
..and they've totally changed the handling of the car for the better (except in standing water/torrential rain conditions - truely terrifying as the car feels as though it's on ice and very much a case of waiting until the downpour finishes). With the old set-up it was very easy to spin the wheels up in any gear - the new rubber has much more grip and really does make the car stick to the road under hard acceleration.
Swerni - what car were you in? Sat in that queue, with it bucketing it down outside, really did make me question my decision on bringing the car
fbrs - I've had a look (on tut'internet) at that car before (http://www.myhotcars.com/inventory/?vin=CSX6011XXXXXXXXXX) - trying to persuade Mrs Duggan that buying it, driving it across America & then shipping it home as a partner for the 212, is a good idea....
Mrs. Duggan is indeed a "Keeper" - she's put up with going down to the SoF in an S1 Exige many years ago so this was just a bit more of an "adventure"...
NotNormal - see you at the MB SS?
Caulkhead - Wheels/Tyres have indeed changed. The car used to be in 16 inch rims and Avon low profile tyres:
..to 15 inch halibrands and Avon racing tyres:
..and they've totally changed the handling of the car for the better (except in standing water/torrential rain conditions - truely terrifying as the car feels as though it's on ice and very much a case of waiting until the downpour finishes). With the old set-up it was very easy to spin the wheels up in any gear - the new rubber has much more grip and really does make the car stick to the road under hard acceleration.
Swerni - what car were you in? Sat in that queue, with it bucketing it down outside, really did make me question my decision on bringing the car
fbrs - I've had a look (on tut'internet) at that car before (http://www.myhotcars.com/inventory/?vin=CSX6011XXXXXXXXXX) - trying to persuade Mrs Duggan that buying it, driving it across America & then shipping it home as a partner for the 212, is a good idea....
duggan said:
fbrs - I've had a look (on tut'internet) at that car before (http://www.myhotcars.com/inventory/?vin=CSX6011XXXXXXXXXX) - trying to persuade Mrs Duggan that buying it, driving it across America & then shipping it home as a partner for the 212, is a good idea....
i can't make up my mind on the csx4000 cars. i would absolutely love one but is it a $60k car with a $60k signature? kinda... at least with the glass body, aluminium is less kit car i guess... 42% import tax where i live so its big money. maybe i should just get cs to autograph a glove box lid for me tell you what. you buy it and i'll run it over to port everglades for you
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