2019 AK 427 Cobra - 1,530 Miles

KEY FACTS

• This AK 427 Cobra is a thunderous and faithful tribute to the legendary classic American sports car, offered for sale by its first and only owner from new and with low mileage.
• Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 350-cubic inch (5.7-litre) Chevrolet V8, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission.
• First registered in February 2019, this example is offered for sale by its first and only owner from new.
• The odometer is understood to show approximately 1,530 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The UK-based AK Sports Cars are renowned for creating highly faithful recreations of the iconic AC Cobra, with this example featuring a ‘Generation II’ chassis.
• The car was built by the seller, an engineer with 40 years’ experience, and is reported to be a bespoke aluminium and stainless-steel fabrication with stainless-steel fixings.
• This example has been fitted with a 350-cubic inch V8 engine, coupled to a three-speed automatic gearbox sourced from a 1974 Chevrolet Camaro.
• This 427 Cobra is finished in a timeless shade of black, over a black leather-trimmed interior, punctuated by brushed aluminium and chrome trim highlights.
• It rides on a set of 16-inch Halibrand-style alloy wheels finished in satin-black with chrome lips and three-spoke knock-offs, shod in BFGoodrich g-Force Sport tyres with ‘Goodyear Eagle F1’ tyre lettering.
• Equipment includes two ‘three-leg’ roll hoops, a wood-rimmed Flashpower steering wheel, Willans harnesses, a billet aluminium gear knob, Smiths gauges, heater controls, a passenger dashboard storage compartment, coilover shock absorbers and springs, an ‘S/S’ 14-gallon fuel tank, and a rear firewall-mounted storage net.
• The car comes with the complete build manual, most of the build receipts, the IVA document, the V5C, registration and donor documents, two keys, and a collection of maintenance and parts invoices.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• The most car’s last MOT test was conducted on 10 March 2025 at 1,544 miles, resulting in a first-time pass with no warnings or advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last maintenance was in June 2020 at 500 miles by the seller, which consisted of all the fluids, oils and filters being changed, the tracking being done, and a full post-build inspection carried out.

SUMMARY

This AK 427 Cobra is an exciting and faithful tribute to the iconic classic American sports car, offered for sale by its first and only owner from new and with low mileage. Presented with an imposing colour scheme, and boasting a lightweight and faithfully recreated bodyshell, alongside a lively 350-cubic inch V8, coupled to a smooth-shifting automatic gearbox, it would make a head-turning and enjoyable companion for weekend drives, fair-weather open-air cruising, and car show visits alike.

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