Okay, I'm a slacker, by not contributing regularly to forums I mine for information, BUT what happened to the HIPO 289 forums? 
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#287
1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: Washer Bag FOMOCO or FORD (gold writing)
November 30, 2018, 04:55:49 PM
Where was the cut from a twist-top to flip-top white letter bag?
#288
CSX 2000 Series / Re: AC Cobra-type vehicle VIN asserted COB5998
July 08, 2018, 02:09:13 PM
Found this description from an online brokerage site:
"... This particular car has completely unique and fascinating history. ..., this Cobra chassis was originally constructed by AC Cars, intended for use as a "show chassis." The chassis would showcase the unique tubular frame construction, reveal the 289 engine, ... Period photos confirm the right hand drive, leaf spring chassis ... ...
In mid-1965, ... chassis to Tex Collins of Cal Automotive where it could be bodied as a T-Bucket Roadster. ... left the finished car with Collins at Cal Automotive. ...
In the mid 1970s, ... street registered ... In the 1980s, Bandy sold the car to Geoff Shanklin ... commissioned the fabrication of an aluminum Cobra ... to 289 competition Cobra specs, ... in 1995 while retaining many of the mechanical components when it was first delivered to Shelby.
... including the suspension, a complete front end assembly for 289 Cobra, rotors and Girling caliper brakes, and numerous other rare original parts. ... raced off and on in the 1990s and sold to two next owners, and then restored again to the condition shown today and assigned the chassis number COB5998, the correct three-letter prefix for a right hand drive Cobra.
... The car was completed in time to accept the invitation and participate in the 50th Cobra Reunion held in Monterey, CA in 2013."
"... This particular car has completely unique and fascinating history. ..., this Cobra chassis was originally constructed by AC Cars, intended for use as a "show chassis." The chassis would showcase the unique tubular frame construction, reveal the 289 engine, ... Period photos confirm the right hand drive, leaf spring chassis ... ...
In mid-1965, ... chassis to Tex Collins of Cal Automotive where it could be bodied as a T-Bucket Roadster. ... left the finished car with Collins at Cal Automotive. ...
In the mid 1970s, ... street registered ... In the 1980s, Bandy sold the car to Geoff Shanklin ... commissioned the fabrication of an aluminum Cobra ... to 289 competition Cobra specs, ... in 1995 while retaining many of the mechanical components when it was first delivered to Shelby.
... including the suspension, a complete front end assembly for 289 Cobra, rotors and Girling caliper brakes, and numerous other rare original parts. ... raced off and on in the 1990s and sold to two next owners, and then restored again to the condition shown today and assigned the chassis number COB5998, the correct three-letter prefix for a right hand drive Cobra.
... The car was completed in time to accept the invitation and participate in the 50th Cobra Reunion held in Monterey, CA in 2013."