Older car question.

[th3w01f]

Is this anything interesting? it's in the garage of the house we're making an offer on and their realtor said they may want to leave it. Not sure if he spoke with them or not. ;-)

I have no interest in it but I'd like to know if it has some actual or trade value or if it's something I should make sure they take with them.

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[SideShow Bob]

The rear end looks like a 1958 Corvette..... Do you have a picture of the front ?
But the radiator does not look original.
If you get a clear title, let them leave it.

[hurley842002]

But the radiator does not look original.

Never mind the offenhauser valve covers or dual carb intake manifold...

[SideShow Bob]

Never mind the offenhauser valve covers or dual carb intake manifold...

Those look early to mid 60's, still old s-kool. Unless you are going for an original restoration, those would fit in with a 60's upgrade.

And a dual quad was an option on the 1958 Vette.

[Ah Pook]

Is that an Offy 2x2 or 2x4 manifold?! Is there a drivetrain? How complete? I'd love a small sporty project but have too many projects in the yard.

What would you be asking?

[th3w01f]

I'll get more pics next time we go back and I'll ask the current owner what it is and if it has title. If he's willing to leave it or sell it for a small amount I'll post the details. I don't really have any interest in it but if someone here wants it I'd make sure they get a good deal or free depending on what' it's actually worth. :)

[earplug]

Dual carbs and a distributor. Lead free electrons will corrode the floats and cause issues with the Lockheed brakes.
To bad recycle prices our depressed.

[KS63]

Looks like a fiberglass kit car. Small block Pontiac for power which is an interesting choice, but we need more info. Definitely not a Cobra.

[Great-Kazoo]

Looks like a fiberglass kit car. Small block Pontiac for power which is an interesting choice, but we need more info. Definitely not a Cobra.

This is the correct answer. It screams Kit Car, from the trunk to instrument panel. Even sporting old Montgomery Ward skins.

[jerrymrc]

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Looks like a fiberglass kit car. Small block Pontiac for power which is an interesting choice, but we need more info. Definitely not a Cobra.

First that is not a Pontiac. Pontiac's only have one block. That is a ford Y-block, look at the 2 bolt valve covers and where the oil filter is. Most likely a 292 or 312 as the 239 and 256 are not common and I think the manifold only fits those two. [Flower] And a very logical choice if it was a Pontiac as they were a very popular swap into corvettes. Weighing less than 100 lbs more and going from 283 to 389 CID was the way to go in the late 50's. 60839

[KS63]

60840 First that is not a Pontiac. Pontiac's only have one block. That is a ford Y-block, look at the 2 bolt valve covers and where the oil filter is. Most likely a 292 or 312 as the 239 and 256 are not common and I think the manifold only fits those two. [Flower] And a very logical choice if it was a Pontiac as they were a very popular swap into corvettes. Weighing less than 100 lbs more and going from 283 to 389 CID was the way to go in the late 50's. 60839
I stand corrected on the motor. It does look to be a Ford Y-Block....An even worse choice of power than the Pontiac. I've built a Ford 312 that had a Paxton supercharger on it and it still couldn't drag its own ass.

[Great-Kazoo]

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First that is not a Pontiac. Pontiac's only have one block. That is a ford Y-block, look at the 2 bolt valve covers and where the oil filter is. Most likely a 292 or 312 as the 239 and 256 are not common and I think the manifold only fits those two. [Flower] And a very logical choice if it was a Pontiac as they were a very popular swap into corvettes. Weighing less than 100 lbs more and going from 283 to 389 CID was the way to go in the late 50's. 60839

Motor aside. IF, If that's not a kit car but the real deal. It's a goldmine the OP would be wise to reconsider his interest in.

[KS63]

^^^Yup

[BUC303]

The angle/length of the rear fenders are off, the tailight shape and location are off, the dash is off... It's not a vette, unfortunately

[BushMasterBoy]

Cobra?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Cobra

[Great-Kazoo]

Cobra?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Cobra

Kit car copy

[th3w01f]

I wish I'd written it down but we spent some time with the seller today and he said its a 1958 (or 59, now I don't remember), Fabrize..... something along those lines. I'm sure my spelling is way off on that one. He said there were only 3 made by this race car driver.

[gnihcraes]

Fabrice Lachavanne maybe?

I'm not finding much on google. This one is a artist of car paintings.

[BPTactical]

Ass end behind the wheels is not right for a Cobra, it's too long.
Looks a lot like an AC Bristol to a degree but taillights are off.
If it is a genuine 1959 whatever and the engine is original to it look to Britain, they had a few collaborations with Ford.
The CID is right for that timeframe.
OP- is this thing fibreglass or metal? Look it over closely and see if there are any type of tags riveted/ welded to it.
If it is a one of three Italian ride it could fund your retirement nicely.
Even if it is a lesser known kit car it can carry some value, especially if complete.
I wouldn't discard it.

[blacklabel]

Interior of the trunk looks like fiberglass to my untrained eye.

[def90]

Looks like a Cobra style kit car to me..

If it was a car that the previous owners were working on they would know if it was something worth money or not hence them wanting to leave it.

[th3w01f]

Looks metal to me, I'll have some time there on Wed without the owner (inspection) and I'll get some more pics. He said it is one of the original 3 built by the race car drive wife the 'F' name, in 58 or 59 (he knew the date but then he went into cobra history and I forgot which it was).

He said it's all original other than the radiator, he has the radiator as well but decided to replace it for some reason. I think it's one of those things he always planned on finishing but now that he's in his 70's its probably not going to happen.