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 inches 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 Johnspeed Cobra with BMW based chassis and suspension. Car is powered by a 350 Chevy small block engine that has been stroked to a 383. Aluminum Edelbrock cylinder heads, intake manifold and a 4-barrel Holley carburetor complete the engine bay. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 3-speed automatic gearbox fitted with a B&M shifter.

The bodywork is quite simply stunning. Metallic blue paint with painted silver and red stripes make for a really striking package. Halibrand wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich tyres complete the exterior package. The interior is wrapped in black leather and features an OMP quick release steering wheel to make getting in and out a breeze.

This is a great opportunity to own a really well sorted and award winning Cobra.