1999 CLASSIC REPLICAS VIPER V8 - COBRA REPLICA

KEY FACTS

• A highly accurate tribute to the iconic AC Cobra, offered with very low mileage and in fine cosmetic and mechanical order.
• It is powered by a 4.6-litre Rover V8, coupled to a five-speed manual transmission.
• Based on a 1979 Jaguar XJ6, this Viper V8 kit car was produced by Classic Replicas, who supplied its new V8 engine and gearbox in 1998.
• The car was acquired by its most recent private keeper in November 2020 and is now offered for sale via the trade.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Previously painted silver, this Viper V8 has been resprayed in red with white racing stripes, with black leatherette upholstery in the cabin.
• Due to its Jaguar XJ6 underpinnings, the car features independent front and rear axles, while its rolling chassis, engine and transmission were supplied new in 1998 at a cost of £19,000.
• It rides on a set of Hallibrand-style split-rim alloy wheels, shod with recently fitted BF Goodrich tyres.
• This Cobra replica has been fitted with a stainless-steel exhaust system, a retro-styled stereo with Bluetooth and USB connectivity, and a distinctive Cobra head-shaped gear knob.
• Its original bill of sale, inspection report and registration documents will be included, along with a replica Cobra history printout and a selection of MOT test certificates, which date back to 2003.

CONDITION

• There has been no known bodywork damage.
• The resprayed red paintwork has a few small stone chips near the bottom of the front bumper, but these are only visible under close inspection.
• Inside, the black leatherette-trimmed seats have some light use-related creases, and some light wear has been reported on the driver’s seat piping.
• The radiator is known to weep.
• The car’s most recent MOT test was conducted on 20 April 2021 at 6,643 miles, resulting in a clean, first-time pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This Viper V8’s most recent maintenance was carried out in September 2021 at 6,774 miles, when technicians at Mat Smith Sports Cars performed a general service before adjusting the brakes and applying a layer of wax protection to the chassis rails.
• The rear suspension bushes have recently been replaced, and the split-rim wheels have been reconditioned.
• Prior to this, its latest recorded service was carried out in 1999, but the car is thought to have been self-maintained by its former keepers.

SUMMARY

This Classic Replicas Viper V8 is an exciting tribute to the famed AC Cobra, offered with low mileage and in very good condition throughout. Ready to drive and enjoy immediately, it would now make a thrilling companion for weekend drives into the country, at a fraction of the cost of a genuine Cobra.

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