Description
COBRA Gravetti, 1990, replica, right-hand drive (RHD).
As the prices of authentic AC and Shelby Cobras are out of reach for the vast majority of Cobra fans, the replica car industry has moved into producing Cobra replicas, Gravetti ranking among the best on the market. With its American Ford V8 engine up front, its throaty sound and the off-centre driving position, the Cobra embodied the dream of a sports and racing car in the 1960s and enjoyed a brilliant career in motorsport, both in the hands of private teams and the factory Shelby team.
The lines of a Cobra are immediately recognisable and the bodywork of this example is in excellent condition. This superb Cobra is a 1990-registered replica and, one must say, it has the look of a remarkable sports car.
It has covered only 14, 000 miles or 22, 400 km and has just emerged from a long storage period. Wearing one of the finest colour combinations, its red paint is in perfect condition and the car gleams. We see no signs of dings or dents, nor any abnormal play between body panels or other bodywork issues.
This model, from the early factory runs, is of a quality markedly higher than most cars assembled by individuals in their garages, with crisper alignments and a generally better finish.
Most notably, under the bonnet lies the appropriate engine: a monstrous 5. 8-litre Ford V8. In the sight of this V8, opening the bonnet is enough to make any driver’s heart race.
The engine itself is in excellent condition and the transmission operates perfectly. During our road test, the car started at the first turn of the key and settled to the typical idle of big V8s, with its characteristic uneven sound.
This Cobra may not be equipped with the iconic side-exit exhaust, but rather a bespoke side-exit exhaust system with an exceptional sound. If the buyer wishes, a classic two-tailpipe exhaust at the rear can be installed.
The interior of this Cobra is in very good condition, with its magnificent bucket seats. All systems, instruments and controls work properly and are in perfect condition. The door panels are in excellent condition, as are the inner sills, the dashboard and the central console. Under the car, the chassis and frame are immaculate, as new.
No issues require immediate intervention. On the road, the car handles like a Shelby Cobra, offering unparalleled driving pleasure thanks to the captivating sound of its V8. It is ready to be used and enjoyed fully by its next owner.
In exceptional condition and with impeccable mechanical precision, this elegant 1990 Gravetti Cobra replica will undoubtedly be your next dream sports car if you are a true Cobra enthusiast.
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