Description
-Single Ownership from new
-42 miles from new
The legendary AC Cobra story began with the 260ci (4. 2-litre) prototype, which first ran in January 1962. Production commenced later that year, with early Cobras shipped from England to the USA as rolling chassis to be completed by Carroll Shelby in California. Initially fitted with the 260ci engine, only 75 cars were built before the more powerful 289ci (4. 7-litre) engine was standardised in 1963. The MkII update introduced rack-and-pinion steering, significantly improving handling.
By 1965, AC developed a completely new, stronger chassis with coil spring suspension to accommodate Ford's monstrous 427ci (7. 0-litre) V8. This MkIII version, capable of well over 400bhp in race trim, became the definitive Cobra, sporting wider bodywork, flared arches, and a prominent radiator intake — a shape that has become one of the most iconic in motoring history.
Although production ceased in 1967, the Cobra was far from finished. In the early 1980s, Cobra restorer Brian Angliss acquired the rights to the AC name, as well as tooling and jigs from the Thames Ditton factory. Under the Autokraft name, and later as AC Cars, Angliss revived the Cobra in the 1990s with a series of official MkIII Continuation Cars, built using original tooling and period-correct methods.
Vehicle Overview
This car is one of those rare continuation examples — built using original 1960s tooling and to 1966 competition specification. Originally supplied as a rolling chassis under the “glider” program, it has remained in single ownership since new.
Painstakingly finished to full competition specification, this MkIII continuation Cobra features a host of period-correct components and race-grade upgrades:
Technical Specification
Engine: 427ci (7. 0-litre) Ford Side-Oiler V8
Competition Alloy Block & Cylinder Heads
Lightweight Ancillaries
Edelbrock Intake Manifold
Holley Carburettor
Competition Oil Cooler
Bespoke Fabricated Exhaust System & Side Pipes
Power: 443. 7 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque: 490 ft/ lbs @ 4000 rpm
Transmission: Toploader 4-speed manual
Progressive Clutch
Differential: 331 Sailsbury
Heavy Competition Driveshafts
Suspension & Brakes:
Period-Correct Rose Jointed Suspension (as per competition Cobras)
Spax Adjustable Shock Absorbers
Girling CR/ ORA Brake Calipers
Wheels & Tyres:
7. 5j & 9. 5j x 15" FIA-Style Halibrands
Avon CRZZ Tyres
Body & Interior:
Hand-formed Aluminium Body
Laminated Chrome Brass Windscreen
Roll Hoop
Smiths Gauges
Lucas Electrical System (period correct)
P700 Period-Style Headlamps
Competition Quick-Lift Jacks
Other Features:
Braided Fuel Lines
This example captures the essence of the original 1960s competition Cobras, built with authenticity, performance, and legacy in mind. An exceptional opportunity to own a continuation car with direct lineage to one of the most iconic sports cars ever produced.
£349, 995
