Classic Car Art

[S.Evans]

Hi, I have a query based on a gift i received a few months ago. I've been given an AC cobra in a wall mounted box or what looks like a wall mounted box. It comes with a certificate on the back with details on a classic car art piece, which before hand i believed to be mostly paintings etc. I have tried contacting and researching on the product but i am unable to find any information.
   
   The person who gave it me is a massive car collector and gave me this as he was ageing and moving property therefore giving it to me. The only information i was given was that this piece was only given to people who bought an original AC from the dealership. I have photos etc but information on this would be ideal.
   
   Regards S.Evans

[aaron]

quote:Originally posted by S.Evans
   
Hi, I have a query based on a gift i received a few months ago. I've been given an AC cobra in a wall mounted box or what looks like a wall mounted box. It comes with a certificate on the back with details on a classic car art piece, which before hand i believed to be mostly paintings etc. I have tried contacting and researching on the product but i am unable to find any information.
   
   The person who gave it me is a massive car collector and gave me this as he was ageing and moving property therefore giving it to me. The only information i was given was that this piece was only given to people who bought an original AC from the dealership. I have photos etc but information on this would be ideal.
   
   Regards S.Evans
   

   
   Can you post any photos of the model so we can have a look at it ?
   
   I know that AC did give away Kyosho models at some time.

[S.Evans]

not to sure how to upload photos onto this site, I could send them via email?

[nikbj68]

quote:Originally posted by S.Evans: not to sure how to upload photos onto this site...

Hi & Welcome.
   There are instructions here:  POSTING PHOTOS THREAD so we can help identify this intriguing item!
   [:D]

[S.Evans]

thank you I have done so
   
   http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/155/photo0043yw.jpg/
   
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   Regards S.Evans

[AC Ace Bristol]

S.Evans
   
   Classic Car Arts AC Cobra
   
   1/8th scale hand crafted 3 dimensional garage setting.....
   38cm x 23cm x 14cm.
   
   Reference number CCA118  in the Europa catalogue.. approx £162.00
   
   www.europaspares.com
   
   Keith

[nikbj68]

I remember seeing those dioramas on the AC stand at the Motorshow in the NEC in the 90`s, very nice!

[S.Evans]

Thanks keith I have ordered the catalogue so I could have further information and to have a gander at. Did they sell this car art with the sale of the original AC or are they sold separate in collector/toy shops? As I was told it was an original that came with the AC in uk. Also from Europa catalogue, is it sold as a second hand collectible or are they still making them(brand new)?
   
   Regards S.Evans

[AC Ace Bristol]

S.Evens & E.Ights[/b
   
   The model in the garage setup has been on the market for sometime, not sure if is still available,  check out ebay or simply google   Classic Car Arts AC Cobra.
   
   Prefer my models Twelve Inches to the Foot ... not One eigth scale.
   
   Seriously, if it is no longer available they must come up on ebay frequently...
   
   Keith .. [;)]