1966 AC Cobra 427 Continuation - 41 miles from new

-Single Ownership from new

-42 miles from new

The legendary AC Cobra story began with the 260ci (4. 2-litre) prototype, which first ran in January 1962. Production commenced later that year, with early Cobras shipped from England to the USA as rolling chassis to be completed by Carroll Shelby in California. Initially fitted with the 260ci engine, only 75 cars were built before the more powerful 289ci (4. 7-litre) engine was standardised in 1963. The MkII update introduced rack-and-pinion steering, significantly improving handling.

By 1965, AC developed a completely new, stronger chassis with coil spring suspension to accommodate Ford's monstrous 427ci (7. 0-litre) V8. This MkIII version, capable of well over 400bhp in race trim, became the definitive Cobra, sporting wider bodywork, flared arches, and a prominent radiator intake — a shape that has become one of the most iconic in motoring history.

Although production ceased in 1967, the Cobra was far from finished. In the early 1980s, Cobra restorer Brian Angliss acquired the rights to the AC name, as well as tooling and jigs from the Thames Ditton factory. Under the Autokraft name, and later as AC Cars, Angliss revived the Cobra in the 1990s with a series of official MkIII Continuation Cars, built using original tooling and period-correct methods.

Vehicle Overview

This car is one of those rare continuation examples — built using original 1960s tooling and to 1966 competition specification. Originally supplied as a rolling chassis under the “glider” program, it has remained in single ownership since new.

Painstakingly finished to full competition specification, this MkIII continuation Cobra features a host of period-correct components and race-grade upgrades:

Technical Specification

Engine: 427ci (7. 0-litre) Ford Side-Oiler V8

Competition Alloy Block & Cylinder Heads

Lightweight Ancillaries

Edelbrock Intake Manifold

Holley Carburettor

Competition Oil Cooler

Bespoke Fabricated Exhaust System & Side Pipes

Power: 443. 7 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque: 490 ft/ lbs @ 4000 rpm

Transmission: Toploader 4-speed manual

Progressive Clutch

Differential: 331 Sailsbury

Heavy Competition Driveshafts

Suspension & Brakes:

Period-Correct Rose Jointed Suspension (as per competition Cobras)

Spax Adjustable Shock Absorbers

Girling CR/ ORA Brake Calipers

Wheels & Tyres:

7. 5j & 9. 5j x 15" FIA-Style Halibrands

Avon CRZZ Tyres

Body & Interior:

Hand-formed Aluminium Body

Laminated Chrome Brass Windscreen

Roll Hoop

Smiths Gauges

Lucas Electrical System (period correct)

P700 Period-Style Headlamps

Competition Quick-Lift Jacks

Other Features:

Braided Fuel Lines

This example captures the essence of the original 1960s competition Cobras, built with authenticity, performance, and legacy in mind. An exceptional opportunity to own a continuation car with direct lineage to one of the most iconic sports cars ever produced.

£349, 995