Highlights

High specification Sumo with 400bhp 5.4L Small Block Chevrolet V8
Very low mileage of just 5,400 since build
Well detailed Cobra replica in blue with blue and grey leather cabin
Comprehensive recent mechanical refresh including brakes, wheels, tyres and more
Engine oil and coolant change in October 2024
Current family ownership since approximately 2000
Current MOT to October 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

Cobra replicas tend to fall into two categories - those focussed on the look, and those that add brutal performance to the mix. This car is the latter, a snorting 400bhp Pilgrim Sumo with a high specification 327CI 5.4L Chevy small block beneath the bonnet.

Finished in fetching metallic blue with smart two-tone interior, it has covered just 5,400 miles since completion 30 years ago. It has been in the same family since 2000, inherited by the current keeper in 2020 from his grandfather.

The vendor has recently completed an extensive check over and overhaul. The work has included attention to the brakes, new Cooper Cobra tyres, the replica Hallibrands have been refurbished, the suspension attended to and the coolant flushed. Naturally, it has also been serviced.

In very good order and looking very purposeful with its chrome side exit exhausts, this is a really tasty Cobra. A lengthy MOT to October 2025 adds transparency for the buyer.

The vendor says:

“It a fantastic cruiser, and it's great having everyone almost break their neck to get a look. Sounds absolutely phenomenal under load, but thanks to the auto gearbox, it's very mild when just cruising. Handling is alright for what it is, and suspension is stiff, but it is adjustable.”

History and Paperwork

DVLA records door vehicle registration as 16th August 1977
Appears to have been re-registered as a Pilgrim Sumo in May 1995
Recorded as previously red which was changed in 1995 and likely refers to donor
Reported to have been built between 1995 and 1997
Purchased by the vendor's grandfather from the original builder around 2000
Vendor inherited car in 2020
Current keeper registered from January 2022
Vendor reports that car has covered just 3,200 miles in 25 years
Showing under 5,400 miles on odometer
Comprehensive binder of receipts documenting recent work contained in two folders
Some service history advised by the seller but not complete
Recent mechanical and cosmetic refresh summarised below
Oil and coolant changed in October 2024 prior to MOT
Current MOT to 6th October 2025 with no advisories
5,041 miles showing on MOT test and 5,383 miles in photos
Some spares are included as shown
V5C in the current keeper’s name

Recent work advised by seller:

New high torque starter motor
Rebuilt 3 piece wheels
New Cooper Cobra tyres
New brake discs, pads, drums and shoes
Brake fluid replaced
Stainless brake lines
Replacement engine oil
Coolant flush and change
Minor wiring repairs
Gear shift cable
Stabiliser arm bushings

The Condition

Smart dark blue metallic paintwork in good order due to low mileage
Some minor points to note to the paintwork such as a few stone chips
Minor scrapes on both sides of the car where the doors have contacted the bodywork
Vendor reports that paintwork would benefit from a polish but this is not essential
Fibreglass body presents well with one crack noted in front of the right front wheel
Chrome work is in good condition and includes side exit exhaust and roll hoop
The vendor states the underside is in very good condition with virtually no rust
No structural advisories on current MOT
Replica Hallibrand three-piece alloys recently refurbished
New Cooper Cobra tyres fitted all round
Supplied with a tonneau in Navy vinyl
Smart blue and grey leather interior in good order with few signs of use
Blue seats with grey piping and blue dashboard with grey dash roll
Fitted with Luke harnesses also in blue
One pinch moulding missing around the driver's door
Passenger side moulding could benefit from replacement
All gauges and backlighting reported to be functioning correctly
Three spoke, wood-rimmed wheel with Cobra centre boss

The Mechanics

400bhp 5.4L Small Block Chevrolet V8 that vendor says dates to 1964
Automatic transmission
Engine starts and runs without issue
Small oil leak noted
Vendor advises that this results in thumb-sized patch over a three-week period
High specification engine with summary provided below
Firm sports adjustable suspension
Manual steering with no power assistance
Recently refreshed braking system with new discs, pads, drums, shoes, and stainless brake lines
Recent service and coolant and brake fluid flush
No advisories on current MOT

Mechanical specification:

Aftermarket steel crankshaft
Forged flat top pistons (+0.030”) with chrome moly rings
Resized rods, lightened and balanced
ARP rod bolts
Bronze liners
Screw in studs
High-pressure oil pump
Doug Herbert camshaft
Fuelly double hump heads, ported and polished
2.02” Intake valves
1.60” Exhaust valves
Crowler valve springs
3-angle valve seats
Duplex timing chain
High capacity sump
Elderbrook Victor Junior exhaust manifold

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