Description
COBRA GRAVETTI RHD
With genuine AC and Shelby Cobra prices well out of reach of mere mortals, the kit car and replica manufacturing industry began producing replica Cobras, with Gravetti being among the best that the market has to offer.
With its all American Ford V8 engine in the front, snarling soundtrack and exposed driving position, the Cobra represented the dream of sports and racing car during the 1960s, and enjoyed an illustrious motorsport career in the hands of both privateer teams as the Shelby factory teams.
The lines of a Cobra are instantly recogniseable, and the bodywork of this particular example is excellent throughout.
This so nice Cobra is a 1990 registered replica, and we have to say it looks a great sports car. It has traveled only 14000 miles and is just out of long-term ownership and storage.
Finished in one of the best colour combinations, its red paintwork is in a perfect condition throughout and the car truly shines.
We can see no sign of any dents or impact damage, nor any untoward panel gaps or other issues with the shell.
An early factory built car, this example is of a considerably higher quality than most of the later home built cars, with tighter shut lines and a better overall level of fit and finish.
Importantly, under the bonnet sits the right engine, a monstrous 5. 8 litres Ford V8 and opening up the bonnet, the sight of this V8 is enough to stir the soul of any driver.
The engine itself is in excellent condition and the transmission operates as it should.
During our test drive, the car fired into life and settled into a typically lumpy big displacement V8 idle.
This particular Cobra may not sport the iconic side exit exhaust, but a custom made side exhaust system which sounds great.
If the buyer wishes, a normal exhaust with two outlets at the back of the car it can be built for a small extra charge
The interior of this Cobra presents very well with these so nice bucket seats and all of the systems, gauges and controls are working correctly and are in fine shape.
The door cards are both excellent, as are the inner door sills, dashboard and centre console.
Looking underneath the car, the chassis and frame are in a very good condition.
There are no known problems or issues requiring immediate attention.
On the road, the car drives and behaves like a Shelby Cobra making cruising around a joy with this V8 soundtrack.
It is ready for the next owner to use and enjoy it with his heart and soul.
In outstanding condition throughout and mechanically like a Swiss watch, this Stylish 1990 Cobra evocation from Gravetti factory will be your next sports car if you are a real Cobra fan.
Before you decide to buy a Ford Cobra replica, the best idea is to visit beautiful Athens to see this very nice Cobra.
