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Hawk AC Ace/ Cobra Replica: Rover V8/ Nice Spec.
Hawk have an enviable reputation for producing some of the very best replicas of classic sports cars from the 1950’s & 1960’s. The ‘289’ series came in a number of variants but the V8 route utilising Rover/ Ford engineering was the preferred choice for the driver looking to capture the “feel and excitement” of those classic years.
It is a genuinely intoxicating package that Hawk marketed as:
“The Hawk 289 series combines both worlds - beautiful visual appeal and stunning performance with the ultimate engineering integrity. These cars will satisfy the most discerning of drivers”
Our car was constructed in 2001 by the Hawk factory and the owner, a retired engineer. The result was a very well sorted package that has provided lots of entertainment to three owners and covered just over 23k miles.
Summary of Car:
Engine:
· Rover 3. 5 V8 originally fully rebuilt
· Acid-dipped/ bores checked and honed/ crank reground
· New bearings/ shells/ piston rings/ timing chain/ lifters/ gaskets etc
· Fast road cam
· Edelbrock quad choke carb & manifold
· Flywheel lightened & balanced
· Bespoke stainless steel exhaust system – makes all the right noises!
· Distributor – Electronic (pointless)
· Radiator – MGB V8 with Kenlowe fan and replica Cobra alloy header
Gearbox/ Drive:
· 5-speed Rover unit overhauled by Real Steel
· Gear linkage is Sherpa so that leaver is the correct place/ right shape
· Prop shaft – Bespoke unit
· Rear axle – MGB V8
Brakes/ Wheels:
· Hawk Unit with Tilton balance bar
· Twin master cylinders/ remote reservoirs
· Front - Vented/ drilled discs
· Rear - MGB GT V8
· Suspension/ Dampers - MGB GT V8
Body:
· Doors/ bonnet/ boot - all fitted in the Hawk factory to ensure excellent fit
· Colour – Audi “Azure Blue”
· Front/ Rear bumpers & overriders - stainless steel
· Front grill/ side louvers – Aluminium
· Rollover hoops – seamless tube to FIA standard with boot/ body braces
The Cobra comes with a large history file and is being sold by the executor of the last owner's estate.
Well used and enjoyed immensely the car has a lovely patina, looks sharp, drives well, sounds in rude health and has an MOT until next year.
As the Cobra has spent around 12 months in storage she will require some recommissioning by the new owner - this is reflected in the price.
This car needs to be seen and driven to be fully appreciated
