2012 AC Cobra Replica

The first original AC Cobra was produced in 1962, after American automotive designer Carroll Shelby wrote to AC Cars, asking them to build him a car that he could fit a V8 Engine to. They agreed and Shelby first approached Chevrolet to provide him with an engine. They declined as the car would be direct competition for their Corvette. When Shelby asked Ford for an engine they jumped at the opportunity as they wanted to have a car to compete with the Corvette, even if it only had their engine in it! They also happened to have a brand new developed engine ready, a new lightweight V8 , the Windsor 221  cubic inch, 3.6L engine. Ford supplied Shelby with two engines to build cars.

The rest of the story is, as the say history, or more like a fairy tale. The AC Cobra became one of the most successful race cars and sports cars of its era!

This specific car is a 2012 Venom kit with a BMW based chassis and suspension. The car is powered by a 350 Chevy small block engine, with Edelbrock cylinder heads and intake manifold, fitted with a 4-barrel Holley carburetor and a 350 Turbo auto box.  It is also fitted with electronic ignition.

The car is finished in stately Metallic Grey with a black leather interior by Backdraft.  A tonneau cover is also included.