Highlights
- Very appealing and well-detailed dark blue Dax
- Great condition with some nice detailing like chrome side exit exhaust
- Recent Holley SniperEFI upgrade with receipts available
- £7,000 spent since purchase in August 2023
- 3.5-litre V8 with six-speed manual transmission
- Stored in garage under protective cover
The Appeal
Among the many Cobra replicas available, the Dax Tojeiro is highly regarded. Its reputation derives from its authenticity - it features a chassis designed by John Tojeiro, who engineered the original AC Ace. This car appears to have been built in the 1990s, taking its identity from a 1967 car, and features Rover’s venerated and venerable 3.5L V8 mated to a six-speed manual box.
Beyond the kit and the spec, what elevates any Cobra is the detailing. This car’s dark blue metallic paintwork is a delight, accenting the chromework - including side exit exhausts - and changing colour depending on the light. Like the well-detailed interior, with its classic dials, Willans harnesses, bucket seats and wood-rimmed wheel, it is all in very good order.
The vendor tells us that he acquired the car in 2023 from Cobra specialist Total Headturners. He has since invested £7,000 via V8 specialists, including a switch to more reliable Holley SniperEFI fuel injection. Other work has included cooling system, electrics and an engine tune.
This very tasteful Cobra replica leans into the vibe of the factory 427s without taking it too far. It’s a very appealing package.
The vendor says:
“Real head turner, loads of attention. Old style number plate and classic look makes it look genuine. Very rare colour that changes in the light. Drives and sounds great.”
History and Paperwork
- UK market car
- Donor car first registered in 1967
- Carries a DAX VIN number registered with the DVLA
- Colour change recorded in September 1998
- V5C
- Purchased in August 2023 for £40,000 from Total Headturners
- £7,000 spent since purchase, we are told
- Invoices for recent work shown in photos
- Work includes radiator repairs, speed repairs, electrics and engine tune
- Holley SniperEFI upgrade with receipts available
- Part history available
- MOTs as shown in photos to support mileage
- Stored in garage under protective cover
- MOT and tax exempt by age
- Last MOT ran to August 2024 with no advisories
The Condition
- Very attractive dark blue metallic paintwork in great condition
- Vendor states it is a very rare colour that changes in the light
- Few indications of age to paint, but buyers should be realistic due to age of the paintwork
- Well-proportioned Dax Cobra replica with a minimum of external fitments
- Correct AC and 427 badging
- Chrome side exit exhausts
- Deep dish Hallibrand-style alloys in good condition with matching Bridgestones
- Underside in very good condition according to the seller as can be checked in the photos
- Black bucket seats in good condition with matching carpets
- Small area of carpet trim missing in the passenger footwell as shown
- All instruments are functioning we are told
- Leather seats with no tears according to the seller
- Leather seats fitted with Willans harnesses
- Car is being sold with a fitted tonneau cover included
- Vendor describes the interior in average overall condition, but it shows well in photos
- Interior features classic dials, leather-effect dashboard and wood-rimmed wheel
- The hazard light switch has recently fallen off
The Mechanics
- 3,528cc Rover V8 engine with DAX cam covers
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Very good mechanical condition we are told
- Recently fitted Holley SniperEFI system, starts and runs correctly
- Fan belt recently replaced but requires tightening every few months
- Work to electrics, coolant system, radiator and speedo since 2023
- Engine tune in March 2024
- Rear callipers and pads replaced in 2021
- Drives and sounds great, we are told
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