COB6051 - Wonderful vintage photos of this elusive Cobra

[SunDude]

I've recently come across some fantastic period racing images by amateur photographer Mike Dodman of Bromsgrove U.K. that feature COB6051 in competition. At the time, this AC 289 Cobra was owned by Vic Hassall of Birmingham and often driven by himself or Chris Mayman.

Even though the car was raced extensively back in the day, Dodman's pics of COB6051 are the only ones I've ever come across on the interwebs. I haven't seen any images since the Cobra was purchased by Nick Green of Datchet circa 1970. If you have any photos to share, please post them for all to enjoy.

Brian

Midland Automobile Club, Silverstone (Mar 1968):




Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb (Jun 1969):




Curborough Sprint Course (pre-1969):

[swiftruss]

I recently received these pictures and this email from a previous owner of the car I currently own. We've since met up for a very enjoyable day with the car. Notice the rear wheels and arches. Interesting to see what owners did with the cars in those days. His father owned the car in 1966.
Evening,

I'm trying to track down the current owner of the AC above. My late father owned this car in the late 60's and we have the original manual for this car. I know that when Dad was alive he tried but never could find out, and we have some old photos of the car with Dad, but there in black and white. I'm happy to send them if you think this may be a scam.

[swiftruss]

Pictures of CS2030 in 1966

[nikbj68]

WOW! I've never seen photos of 2030 looking like that!!
How fabulous that you were able to spend time with the former owner's son, and fill in a blank in the car's history! 😎