AMT 289 Cobra

[Darin Bastedo]

I found this model as build-up at the Foothills Fall Classic Model show in Morganton NC last weekend. It was offered to me for $5.00 and I simply took a quick look and figured it was worth it so I picked it up. It wasn't until I got home that I found out what a prize I had. The car was obviously built from an early issue of the AMT 289 Cobra judging from the Tires, wheels and decals. In addition to it's age it was apperently built by a very talented builder. It was clean build and has very well done fender flares, and a fully wired engine compartment (Using waxed thread for ingition wires.)

I plan to simply freashen it up with almost no disassembly. I Have a parts kit with the correct wheels and chrome for this issue, I'll do a few new parts finished to look like the old ones, and beyond that I will try to buff off a couple of bits of overspray and a few scuffs it recieved in the last forty years or so. after that I'll give it a coat of wax and an honored spot in my display case.

I figure I might bring it as a "display only" item to a few contest as I imagine a few people might be interested in how it used to be done.

[davyou5]

You are right, whom ever built that did an extremely good job on that car, I can't wait to see what you have in store for it.

[Jantrix]

I'll be paying attention to this. Looking forward to it.

[kingiguana]

Pretty cool old find, kinda looks like a race car that actually raced. Thread,.......the good old days. It has a "old school" feel to it.

[ewaskew]

Yea,I would keep it the way it is.

Someone put a lot of work in it and the old detail material can't be beat.

Its yours but if I had it I would just clean it and not change one thing on it.

Good find.

Here's an idea,a roll off truck with it loaded,going to the new owner or a pick up with a trailer taking it home.

[Darin Bastedo]

I'm not going to do much to it, just clean it, replace a few missing or damaged parts and buff out a few scuffs. Basicly I'm going to treat it as if the original builder had found it and wanted to repair it. if anything it's much too nice a model to be left in neglect.

[torinobradley]

I really like this one, considering it was build way back who-knows-when. The waxed thread ignition wires date it, as well as those wonderful kidney bean halibrands...

I would love to get a set of those as I am planning on using the AMT Cobra to make one of the original Shelby racers (black with yellow stripes). The nearest thing I have to them is a 1/24th set from HRM which look HUGE on this little Cobra. Anyone know if the ones in the AMT parts box are the same as the ones on this AMT?

Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one.

[Darin Bastedo]

I really like this one, considering it was build way back who-knows-when. The waxed thread ignition wires date it, as well as those wonderful kidney bean halibrands...

I would love to get a set of those as I am planning on using the AMT Cobra to make one of the original Shelby racers (black with yellow stripes). The nearest thing I have to them is a 1/24th set from HRM which look HUGE on this little Cobra. Anyone know if the ones in the AMT parts box are the same as the ones on this AMT?

Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one.

The wheels in the parts pack are the exact same wheels as the ones on this cobra. they should work nicely.