1996 DAX Cobra

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Straight example of a high quality Cobra replica
  • New Rover V8 engine and LT77 transmission at time of build
  • Running order
  • Extremely low mileage and only one owner prior to the current

THE APPEAL

With genuine AC Cobras worth well into six figures, it’s no surprise that it has become one of the most copied cars ever. 

But the quality of replicas is variable – the DAX Cobra being one of the best of the bunch. This one was ordered in 1985 and registered in 1996 having just one previous owner and a brand-new 3.5-litre Rover V8 engine and matching LT77 five-speed manual transmission having been acquired for the build.

It has covered only 3,300 miles since being built and is in running mechanical order. However, it has barely used for the past seven or eight years and as such the car starts, moves and stops with no obvious faults being evident other than those noted, but has only covered around 800 miles since 2019 so is being sold as requiring a good going over before any use, as there may be faults which are not noted.

Essentially a usable car (after the aforementioned good going over) with no major issues but it is in tatty condition and as such the new owner may wish to give it cosmetic attention if they prefer a more refined appearance.

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THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

  • Registered in 1996
  • Full UK V5
  • MOT July 2023
  • Factory built by Dax
  • Letter from supplier to confirm order in 1985
  • Collection of old MOT certificates

THE INTERIOR

  • Dark blue leather bucket seats
  • Britax three-point racing harnesses
  • Mota-Lita wheel
  • Seven-dial centre console
  • Signs of chrome deterioration
  • Leather-trimmed door cards
  • Radio housing and speakers
  • Carpets
  • Weather gear included

THE EXTERIOR 

  • Fibreglass bodywork
  • Steel chassis in seemingly solid order
  • Traditional Cobra Blue
  • Silver bonnet and boot stripes
  • Well-constructed but older example
  • Generally tatty cosmetic condition
  • Chrome rollover bar
  • Replica Hallibrand alloy wheels
  • Duck hood and tonneau cover
  • The paint features various imperfections including micro-blisters and could do with attention to bring it up a level
  • Brightwork has deteriorated and could also be improved

THE MECHANICS 

  • 3.5-litre Rover V8
  • LT77 Five-speed transmission
  • Very low mileage
  • Said to drive well but a thorough going-over is required due to minimal recent use
  • Side-exit twin exhausts

SUMMARY

This is one of the all-time classic Cobra evocations in an iconic colour scheme and very well-constructed by Dax themselves. It now presents itself as a good opportunity for someone to acquire an extremely low mileage, low owner Dax Cobra and use the winter months to improve as they see fit – a terrific evocation of one of the most famous sports cars of all-time.

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1985
  • Make Dax
  • Model Cobra
  • Colour Blue
  • Odometer 3,304 Miles
  • Engine size 3528
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Trade
  • Town Harlow
  • Location London
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
51 bids
  • jc•••• £16,250 22/11/22
  • no•••• £16,000 22/11/22
  • jc•••• £15,750 22/11/22
  • fr•••• £15,500 22/11/22
  • jc•••• £15,250 22/11/22
  • pe•••• £15,000 22/11/22
  • jc•••• £14,750 22/11/22
  • pe•••• £14,500 22/11/22
  • jc•••• £14,250 22/11/22
  • ge•••• £14,000 22/11/22
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