2004 AK 427 COBRA

KEY FACTS

• A stunning tribute to the AC Cobra 427, presented in restored condition and with very low mileage.
• Powered by a 5.7-litre Chevrolet V8 engine that produces 430bhp and 380lb-ft of torque, and drives the rear wheels via a five-speed Getrag manual transmission and Jaguar racing limited-slip differential.
• This car has been with its current owner for seven years, during which time it has covered just 1,000 miles.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Originally painted blue, the exterior was repainted in Sparking Graphite / Sterling Grey during the recent rebuild and restoration, with light grey ‘Viper’ stripes, and features chrome accents including a polished chrome roll-over bar.
• The car also features ‘GTO’ style air intakes on the nose, and a front splitter.
• It rides on 16-inch two-piece alloy wheels with deep-dish rims at the rear.
• The engine specification incorporates flat-top pistons and heavy duty GM con-rods, an Edelbrock performance cam, hardened push rods, followers and roller rockers; plus Edelbrock aluminium gas-flowed heads, an Edelbrock 600 carburettor and inlet manifold, Edelbrock high-pressure fuel pump, and a Canton baffled sump.
• It is equipped with an oil cooler and thermostat, stainless-steel high-flow side-exit exhausts, Mallory dual-point distributor, 60000 V coil pack, aluminium high-flow water pump, Serpentine belt and billet pulleys, and a high-torque starter.
• The specification also includes adjustable Gaz shock absorbers, a stainless steel fuel tank, and an aluminium radiator.
• The interior seats are trimmed with grey leather, over black carpets with chrome accents around the instrument dials.
• Equipment includes Smiths gauges with a Cobra-style reversed speedometer, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel.
• The car also features blue Willans racing harnesses, an Alpine radio head unit, and push-button start.
• The vehicle comes with two lever-arch files containing the service history, build history, and all the receipts and invoices from when the car was rebuilt by the previous owner.

CONDITION

• No known body damage.
• This AK 427 Cobra was rebuilt by its previous owner around 8-10 years ago, with all the build information and invoices included with the vehicle.
• The vendor has described the paintwork as excellent, as it has covered only around 1,000 miles since the respray as part of the restoration.
• The interior is in very good condition with no significant wear to the upholstery, and no marks or damage to the dashboard.
• All the electrical and mechanical components work as they should with no known faults or issues.
• The last MOT was carried out on 17 March 2021 at 5,660 miles where the vehicle passed with no advisory notices.
• The vendor is unsure of the last service detail, as this was carried out by the previous owner; though there is extensive information about the vehicle’s build in the history files.

SUMMARY

Built to a high standard, this 2004 AK 427 Cobra is a stunning recreation of a truly iconic and instantly recognisable classic sports car. With its thunderous exhaust note and powerful V8 engine, this car is heard long before it is seen. It would make a fun weekend toy for any enthusiast who likes to turn heads when out on a spirited drive.

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