The two NZ Birds meet

[boss429kiwi]

Hi

Thought I would share some photos of the 2 New Zealand red Birds meeting for the first time.
We arranged them to meet at a car show in a small town, Cromwell, South Island, New Zealand.
There was over 650 cars, along with hot sunny day.
Mine on the left.





Wife and son, doing what they do best.

[Aero426]

Two Birds together down under is a rare sight.   

[tan top]

good pictures  , thanks for posting 

[moparstuart]

 

[hemi68charger]

Twins separated at birth and reunited........ 

[nascarxx29]

Nice

[BigBlockSam]

 

[WINGIN IT]

Identical down to the 71 dark argent center caps 
Nice pair ! 

[held1823]

beautiful birds. i see you had the mustang there, too. where is the eye candy photo of it?

[440mop]

Good to see them together! I can feel a plan coming on for next year

[boss429kiwi]

Good to see them together! I can feel a plan coming on for next year

Hey thanks guys.
So whats the plan?

[boss429kiwi]

beautiful birds. i see you had the mustang there, too. where is the eye candy photo of it?

WOW, being asked for a Mustang photo on a Mopar site 
I didn't take any photos of the Cobra Jet @ the Car Show.
So I don't get too much grief over this, I will post one with a Mopar in the background 

[68neverlate]

beautiful birds. i see you had the mustang there, too. where is the eye candy photo of it?

Mustang eye candy??       

[Budnicks]

Nice Aero twins  , even the Mustang is nice for a non-Mopar,  sorry I had to do that  ...

[held1823]

while the mustang doesn't have 1/10th of the bird's WOW factor, it is indeed a sharp looking and desirable car. as much as i hate the thought, the ford might be the fastest car in the photo.

[boss429kiwi]

while the mustang doesn't have 1/10th of the bird's WOW factor, it is indeed a sharp looking and desirable car. and as much as i hate the thought, i imagine the ford is the quickest car in the photo.

My 2 cents
(all 4 speeds)

The 428 Cobra Jet is stock with a big cam only and it is very quick.
It would leave the Boss 429 sitting there, however once the Boss 429 engine opens up it goes mental and would be faster past 60mph (approx). The torque of the Boss9 is impressive!
The 440/6 is more consistant and has a higher top end than the CJ and Boss9

1/4 mile the CJ would leave the others behind.
3/4 mile the Boss 429 would take over, however the Superbird would be sitting just behind and take over from here on in etc
My 390GT Cyclone would still be at the start line    

[richRTSE]

Some nice looking cars you have there!    I noticed the license plate on the Mustang says "1 OF 1"....just wondering what kind of options are on that car?

[boss429kiwi]

Some nice looking cars you have there!    I noticed the license plate on the Mustang says "1 OF 1"....just wondering what kind of options are on that car?

Thanks

1 OF 1 , nothing too special, however its the main reason I purchased this car.
Its the only Cobra Jet, in this colour with the optioned white shaker and striping (these are usually black).
The orange with white is a great combo, same with the Superbird. Makes them "pop".

Total of 135 1970 Mustangs with the white shaker option (approx).
2500 1970 Cobra Jets made.

I got this plate simply because I could believe it was available and its a great talking point, as to the 6PK4SP plate.

[Budnicks]

Some nice looking cars you have there!    I noticed the license plate on the Mustang says "1 OF 1"....just wondering what kind of options are on that car?

Thanks

1 OF 1 , nothing too special, however its the main reason I purchased this car.
Its the only Cobra Jet, in this colour with the optioned white shaker and striping (these are usually black).
The orange with white is a great combo, same with the Superbird. Makes them "pop".

Total of 135 1970 Mustangs with the white shaker option (approx).
2500 1970 Cobra Jets made.

I got this plate simply because I could believe it was available and its a great talking point, as to the 6PK4SP plate.

Sounds like a great car...

[WINGIN IT]

Was wondering if the white stripes were add ons or stock. Never seen one with white, I really like it 
White interior would make it even better, assuming they offered it.

[Charger_Dart]

Really nice cars you have and nice to see the two birds together. Your Mustang is really sharp with the white strips. Great pics!

[nascarxx29]

Nice pics. rumor has it the orange 4 speed daytona recently on ebay is going to NZ

[boss429kiwi]

Nice pics. rumor has it the orange 4 speed daytona recently on ebay is going to NZ

Yes, that is the rumor.
The Purchaser (Rob) also owns a very nice Dan Gurney Telledaga and a Cale Yarborough Mercury Cyclone. I have seen photos of these cars and they are very nice!
These cars are still in the USA, where he "works"? I guess he is coming home?

Gary

[DonC1]

Nice Birds...Nice Country,

any idea what it costs to ship a car there (and back) from Los Angeles, CA...would make a helluva road trip.

[Bob T]

Nice pics Boss  , good to see them all on a day out

Nice pics. rumor has it the orange 4 speed daytona recently on ebay is going to NZ

Yes, that is the rumor.
The Purchaser (Rob) also owns a very nice Dan Gurney Telledaga and a Cale Yarborough Mercury Cyclone. I have seen photos of these cars and they are very nice!
These cars are still in the USA, where he "works"? I guess he is coming home?

Gary

Good news travels fast    Saw him at the weekend at Kumeu.

Nice Birds...Nice Country,

any idea what it costs to ship a car there (and back) from Los Angeles, CA...would make a helluva road trip.

My 68 was around around 3k USD from Perris CA to here, plus customs charges, taxes and unloading etc another nearly 4kNZD, but if you're planning a trip and returning then likely you would get a refund on the part of the taxes as you would be taking the car back out again . Possibly a carne type bond is required to ensure the car is not sold whilst here. I know USA charges a bond on incoming vistor car/bikes