Unique Motorcars 289FIA Competition Roadster Photo above is hotlinked (same view, larger size). Viking Blue basecoat/clearcoat finish This trophy-winning* 289FIA roadster (with under 500 miles logged) was constructed by Unique Motorcars at their Gadsden, Alabama facility, then finished and detailed by 33autos, their authorized Texas dealer/assembler. Top-of-the-line paint-prep, paint & clearcoat. It was color-sanded by hand, and lightbooth inspected. The effect you see in these photos was executed by painstakingly layering several coats of glistening Viking Blue finish under multiple coats of clear; this process produces dramatic highlights that vary with light angle & intensity, and imparts a "wet-look" finish. It's even more dazzling in-the-flesh than you see it in these photographs. I've found it well-nigh impossible to effectively capture (with a camera) the stunning beauty of its paint job! *It was awarded First Place trophy in several prestigious carshows, including the Budweiser Annual Carshow in Houston. [Note: "FIA" is the abbreviation for the Paris-based "Federation Internationale de l'Automobile," the governing body for the WMC (World Manufacturers Championship) competition of the 1960s, and today is the governing body for many motor racing events; Shelby's 289FIA was specifically designed to meet FIA regulations.] Under the Hood  Southern Automotive 351W engine photo is hotlinked (same view, larger size). Southern Automotive Ford 351 Windsor V8 (rated at 410 horsepower) Ford 351W balanced crankshaft 9.8:1 compression (runs on 93 octane pump gas) Edelbrock Performer RPM fully-ported aluminum heads and aluminum intake manifold with ports matched to the heads Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum intake manifold, Crane aluminum hydraulic roller rocker arms Elgin high performance hydraulic cam and timing chain FIA correct steel valve covers with raised breather Ford 351W steel rods, balanced Engine Tech hi-performance hypereutectic pistons Hastings moly rings hand-filed & fitted Ford Motorsports heat-treated and harden pushrods ceramic-coated custom 4-into-1 headers & exhaust pipes aluminum water pump March billet aluminum pulley package on crankshaft, water pump and alternator Griffin aluminum radiator modified electronic distributor to appear as Ford dual point distributor MSD 6AL electronic ignition Accel 8 mm spiral-core wires Main Engine Tech 0.010"-under main bearings Federal Mogul 0.010"-under rod bearings Mocal oil cooler with Black AN-10 Aeroquip fittings and lines Melling Hi-Volume Motorsports oil pump and driveshaft remote oil filter with Black AN-10 Areoquip oil lines and fittings Canton T-style front sump 8 qt. road race pan with windage tray Moroso top radiator filler MSD Injection Blaster coil Palladium 1-wire alternator Griffin 600 hp-rated radiator Mocal oil cooler ceramic-coated custom 4-into-1 headers & sidepipes Geartrain & Suspension Tremec TKO 600 5-speed manual with Mid Shift kit and 0.082 5th gear Pro 5.0 adjustable shifter Jaguar IRS with 3.42:1 geared limited slip unit    four Carrera chromed adjustable coil-overs in the rear Eibach 250 lb. chromed rear springs rear swaybar with adjustable heim joints emergency brake calipers front original-styled MGB rack & pinion steering, brand-new custom tubular upper and lower A-arms Carrera coil-over chromed shocks 400 lb. chromed Eibach front springs adjustable front swaybar with heim joints 2x4 powder-coated rectangular tube frame Front Caliper caliper photo is hotlinked (same view, larger size). In the Cockpit cockpit photo is hotlinked (same view, larger size). supple black leather upholsery (seats and door panels with pockets) leather shifter boot chromed Lokar emergency brake handle black wool carpet Crow 5-point driver & passenger harnesses 289 competition black vinyl covered instrument panel Stewart Warner mechanical & electrical gauges 15" period-correct Mota-Lita triple-chromed and hardwood-rimmed steering wheel AC horn button Wilwood cockpit dual adjustable-bias bar pedal assembly You also get a spare, competition-style plexiglas racing windscreen This Competition Model features a dropped floorpan and taller rollbar to accommodate taller 6'3"+ drivers as well as under-driver steel footbox. In-your-face Frontal Shot This frontal shot is hotlinked (same view, larger size). Closeup Shot for your scrutiny Closeup shot is hotlinked (same view, larger size). The view that most other folks will see of your 289 Competition Roadster Other Details Thermotec thermal insulation on floor, tunnel, footboxes, sides and bulkhead original-styled chromed emergency brake handle heater/defroster 2-speed windshield wipers Finish Line center rearview mirror Raydot side mirrors (left & right) mounted on windshield post Compomotive pin-drive wheels Where the rubber meets the road:     front: 8.5x17 shod with BFG gForce T/A kd ZR 275/40x17 radials     rear:    12x17 shod with BFG gForce T/A kd ZR 315/35x17 radials fully carpeted trunk  22-gallon/83 Litre aluminum fuel tank Ultima Red Top battery Grade 8 bolts throughout 6 lb. lead wheel hammer AC Cobra center steering wheel cap heater shutoff valve under hood powder-coated 'quick jacks' This dazzling 289FIA Competition Roadster is essentially brand new (having logged less than 500 miles... all street driving, never taken onto a track). It's solidly-built, safe and reliable—and (with over $60,000 invested into its build) no expense was spared to render this beauty to be one of the finest FIA Competition Roadsters on the market. It's all ready for your summertime and autumn driving thrills! oo $49,900 obo Contact: Terry Colley (713) 729-8736 CDT cell (281) 547-8192 CDT home (8am to 9pm CDT)  email:  TColley1@att.net  Located in Houston, Texas, USA      Back to Cobras For Sale page (Explorer) Go back a page (Netscape users)  Go to next page (Internet Explorer)    —Copyright Notice— Copyright 1983–2011 by Crown Publishing Company, Inc. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. All rights reserved. ID-encrypted images. Protected under both U.S. Federal copyright law and international treaties. 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