Description
Collectors and investors should keep the following in mind: When it comes to the Shelby Cobra (replica), the French registration certificate compliance with what the vehicle actually is (manufacturer, year, model, engine) is paramount to securing your purchase. French legislation (FFVE) is very strict regarding replicas: a replica, in order to obtain a Carte Grise (Collection) in France, 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 discerning buyer will therefore ask questions about the true legality of Cobras with registration certificates 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 marque whose production began in 1995 or 2000 is for sale with a registration certificate dated 1974, 1982 or 1986… these modern Cobra replicas are to be avoided as their registration certificates are fraudulent. Generally, Cobra replicas with Normal registration certificates are to be avoided; because in 99% of cases, a replica does not have a European, nor French, certificate of conformity (except fake ones)… and therefore must undergo a Réception Titre Isolée (RTI) with the French Mines service (UTAC & DREAL)… but they do not issue them. This is why it is almost certain that a Cobra on a normal registration certificate has “fake” papers. Note that the French government has recently launched an anti-fraud campaign against “fake” registration certificates. Cancellations of registration certificates as well as heavy penalties are currently taking place. Read on our website in our section ‘la presse en parle’ 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 certificates for the famous Shelby (Cobra and GT40). The Cobra we offer here is a genuine collectible vehicle that will be sold with its FFVE collection designation and its French technical inspection. This Cobra of 1993 was produced by the great American manufacturer CLASSIC MOTOR CARRIAGES (CMC), long absent from the scene; 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: a serious, proven platform. Its 5-litre American Ford OHV V8 coupled with a very good Ford 5-speed manual makes this car shine. Our English Green Cobra, but we offer to take it back for a few thousand more euros. It 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 the reinforced World Class version whose 5th gear is overdrive was not offered in the era of genuine Shelby Cobras… yet today, it is clearly a big plus for 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 in ‘les anciennes’) as well as view numerous photos and the illustration videos. For more information, we strongly invite you to contact us by phone to discuss your Cobra project.
