Description
2017 DB 427 SC – Alloy-Bodied Cobra
Essex Wire Tribute | 4, 614 Miles from New | £99, 700
This is a 2017 DB427SC, one of the premium Cobra replicas built by David Brookes, showing just 4, 614 miles from new.
David Brookes is a highly respected British engineer and fabricator with decades of experience crafting some of the finest Cobra replicas in the UK. His work is renowned for precision, authenticity, and attention to detail — particularly in alloy-bodied builds. Unlike many kit cars, a Brookes-built DB 427 is designed to feel like a proper 427 Cobra, with correct proportions, mechanical integrity, and the kind of road presence that immediately feels right. Collectors and enthusiasts recognise his cars as among the most convincing and durable recreations available, often commanding premium values because of their build quality and finish.
Finished as an Essex Wire Special tribute, it celebrates one of the most recognisable and most winningest 427 Competition Cobra of all time. The original Essex Wire car, “Ollie the Dragon,” earned a fearsome reputation in SCCA racing, and this livery carries that history in a way enthusiasts immediately recognised
Under the bonnet:
• Big-block 7. 4-litre V8 producing around 550 bhp
• Strong torque and classic 427 Cobra roar
• Large side pipes for that unmistakable sound and presence
• Raw, mechanical driving experience, exactly what you want from a big-block Cobra
Driver-focused features:
• Mechanical four-point harnesses for secure, confident driving
• Correct stance and proportions, alloy-bodied authenticity
• Lightly used and meticulously maintained, ready to enjoy
If you’re after a proper alloy Cobra with a big-block engine, sensible mileage, and a meaningful competition-inspired livery, this DB427SC is one to see.
This DB427SC delivers all the drama, theatre, and excitement of a 427 Cobra without the fragility or seven-figure price tag of an original. Cars like this sit in the sweet spot: fast, exciting, usable, and still very special. On the right road, it’s enormous fun.
If you’re after a proper alloy Cobra, expertly built by David Brookes, with low miles, a big-block engine, and a meaningful competition-inspired livery, this DB427SC deserves to be the only one on your shortlist.
