Highlights

Rare Sheldonhurst with Ford Cologne V6
Meticulous 20 year build with sparing use since
Attractive metallic blue with silver racing stripe
Very good condition inside and out
Same family owned since project began and completed
Less than 6,000 miles covered since completion

The Appeal

The Cobra wasn’t just a car with a great name and a place in record books for its acceleration. Those looks and that reputation spawned a thousand copies, thereby giving enthusiasts a way into ownership otherwise locked out by the price of originals.

One of the rarer replicas is this, the Sheldonhurst, built for a few short years by the tiny Tyseley, Birmingham outfit better known for its Porsche 356 cars. Dimensionally very close to the original and built to a good standard, Sheldonhurst kits are well-regarded. With few built, though, they rarely come to market.

This one had a long gestation from its 1976 Ford Granada 3L donor roots to the car you see today. The project began in 1985 and was completed by a professional restorer in 2005. It has remained in the same family throughout. The history file documents the build and includes a raft of photographs.

Finished in very stylish dark blue metallic with silver racing stripe and black leather cabin, this is a well kept car in good condition thanks to the limited use. Under the bonnet is the Granny’s 3L ‘Cologne’ V6, mated to a relaxing auto box. This is a Cobra that can get up and go but is perhaps more about burbling about and being seen in.

It has been carefully garaged since completion but little used within the last four years. So there are a couple of jobs to attend to - such as a core plug and new battery - but the car starts and can be driven.

For the kit car or Cobra enthusiast looking for something a little different, this much-loved car looks tempting.

The History and Paperwork

Donor car was a 1976 Ford Granada 3L
Registered with DVLA correctly as a Sheldonhurst
Two registered keepers according to HPI and DVLA
Current keeper since 17th February 2006
The car’s plate and DVLA first registration relate to the Granada
As such it is eligible as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Build began in 1985 by current keeper’s husband
Completed in 2005 by professional restorer
Invoices and paperwork relating to build and completion as shown
Photographs of donor car and build process
Workshop manuals and original Sheldonhurst paperwork
We are told the car has been little used since completion
The mileage of 69,355 is correct for both the donor car and Cobra
Less than 6,000 miles covered since completion according to MOT records
Service records as shown
MOTs from 2005 to 2018
Last MOT expired 7th June 2019 with minor advisories and 69,237 miles showing on test
Always garaged since completion and during build
Little used in last four years but garage throughout
Vehicle valuation report included

The Condition

Dark metallic blue paintwork with silver Shelby racing stripe in good order
Well finished car with good quality paintwork showing only light signs of use
There are some minor indications of use shown in photographs
These include an area of damage on the rear valance boot slam panel
Bodywork presents well with well proportioned Sheldonhurst Cobra kit
Sits on purposeful faux-knock off bolted alloys in good overall condition
Quality Kumho tyres fited
Ford Granada running gear with underside presenting in fair condition
No reported accident damage or reported corrosion to underside
Chrome front and rear bumpers and twin side exit exhausts, all well kept
Black soft top with side screens and frame reported to be generally in good order
We are told the soft top rear window has some discolouration
Black leather interior with comfortable sports seats featuring headrests and harnesses
Bespoke dashboard with classic Ford dials in working order except rev counter
Black carpets present well showing few signs of age or use
Momo leather-rimmed three spoke steering wheel

The Mechanics

Ford 3L ‘Cologne’ V6 engine with under 70,000 miles from new
3spd automatic gearbox from Ford donor car
Fitted with a K&N filter
We are told the battery may need changing
Water leak caused by core plug may need attention from buyer
Described by seller as starting and running and used for short distances

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