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AC Cobra 427 Continuation

1966 · 42 miles · Manual · White

£349,995

Listed today at AC Heritage, Weybridge. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1966
Mileage: 42 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 7.0-litre V8
Power: 443.7 bhp
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Roadster
Colour: White
Doors: 2
Previous owners: 0
Generation: MkIII

About this car

This is a MkIII Cobra continuation car, built using original 1960s tooling to 1966 competition specification. It began as a rolling chassis under the "glider" programme and has stayed with a single owner since new, which is unusual for a car of this type.

The 427ci (7.0-litre) Ford side-oiler V8 has a competition alloy block and heads, an Edelbrock intake and a Holley carburettor. Power is quoted at 443.7 hp, with a Toploader four-speed manual gearbox, a Salisbury 331 differential and heavy-duty competition driveshafts.

The chassis follows race practice, with rose-jointed suspension, adjustable Spax dampers and Girling calipers. It rides on 15-inch FIA-style Halibrand wheels with Avon CRZZ tyres. The body is hand-formed aluminium, and the car has a roll hoop and Smiths gauges. The page states 42 miles from new.

Written by Vertar from AC Heritage’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Layout only, from the known original 1966 AC/Shelby Cobra 427 spec. No 427 Continuation cars were built in 1966, so verify which car this is. Factory figures for power, weight and performance are unconfirmed and left null.).

Engine: 6,997 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated