Description
Collectors and investors should keep the following in mind: When it comes to the Shelby Cobra (replica), the conformity of the French registration document with what the vehicle really is (manufacturer, year, model, engine) is paramount in order to secure your purchase. French legislation (FFVE) is very strict regarding replicas: a replica to receive a French registration document (Collection) must be over 30 years old (date of manufacture), must no longer be in production, and must be in its original condition. By applying this rule imposed since 2014 by the French government and the FFVE, very few replicas are admissible in France. A savvy buyer should therefore question the true legality of Cobras with registration documents dated 1965 or 1966 .. 67 (unless this Cobra costs 2 million and is therefore a genuine original Shelby Cobra). Likewise, if a Cobra from a modern replica brand that began production in 1995 or 2000 is for sale with a registration document dated 1974, 1982 or 1986.... these modern Cobra replicas are to be avoided because their registration papers are fraudulent. Generally Cobra replicas with normal registration papers are to be avoided; because in 99% of cases a replica does not have a European, nor French conformity certificate (except forged).... and therefore must undergo an Isolated Title Reception (RTI) with the French Mines service (UTAC & DREAL).... but these do not issue them. This is why it is almost certain that a Cobra with normal registration has fraudulent “fake” papers. Note that the French government recently launched an anti-fraud campaign against “fake” registration papers. Cancellations of registration documents as well as severe penalties are currently occurring. Read absolutely on our website our section “the press speaks” and you will understand the dangers of buying a replica anywhere. Bourgogne Auto Classic is the French leader in COBRA, since we exclusively sell and homologate replicas on collection registration papers of the famous Shelby (Cobra and GT40). The Cobra we offer here is a genuine collector’s vehicle that will be sold with its FFVE collection status and its French technical inspection. This Cobra of 1993 was produced by the great American manufacturer CLASSIc MOTOR CARRIAGES (CMC); long disappeared, this major builder was famous for its wide range of replicas: Cobra; Mercedes, MG, Bugatti, Porsche... For this Shelby Cobra 427 replica, Classic Motor Carriages used the Ford Mustang as the main donor: solid and proven. Its 5-litre American Ford V8 with hydraulic lifters and a roller tappet to a very good Ford 5-speed mechanical gearbox works wonders on this light car. Our English Green Cobra features options such as a tonneau cover and a black leather interior. This Cobra 427 Semi-Competition (427SC) allows collectors to satisfy their desire for a fraction of the price of a real one. The 5-speed gearbox in a reinforced “World Class” version, whose 5th gear is overdrive, was not available in the era of the genuine Shelby Cobra. However today, it is clearly a major plus in driving pleasure on fast roads. Visit absolutely our website 3 W BOURGOGNE -AUTO -CLASSIC dot FR; to read our very detailed description section (much more than here on “the old ones”) as well as to view numerous photos but also the illustration videos. For more information, we strongly invite you to contact us by telephone to discuss your Cobra project.
