1972 AC Cobra SRV8 Cobra

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at CarFest 2026 on Saturday the 29th of August and Sunday the 30th of August at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN.

Southern Roadcraft was a highly respected British kit car manufacturer founded in 1984 by brothers Ian and Brian Nicholls in Brighton, West Sussex. Operating throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the company built an enviable reputation among automotive enthusiasts for its robust engineering, exceptional build quality, and accurate proportions.

Their replication of AC's Shelby 427 (SRV8) was their most famous and well-respected vehicle, combining a bespoke GRP body with a highly rigid steel ladder-frame chassis and integrated steel tub. It was normally powered by a lightweight aluminium Rover V8 or a Chevrolet V8.

This example is very well presented in Midnight Blue metallic with classic Shelby stripes in white over a black leather interior. It offers classic Cobra styling, complete with a tonneau cover and purposeful period-inspired detailing.

Powered by a 5.7-litre Chevrolet V8 engine paired with a five-speed manual gearbox, it delivers the strong performance and soundtrack expected of a Cobra recreation.

Built as a true replica of the Shelby 427, the car has been correctly registered and benefits from MOT and tax exempt status due to its 1972 registration.

This well-maintained example is said to drive and present well and is accompanied by a good history file documenting previous ownership and maintenance.

Offered with its history file, V5C, and tonneau cover, this Southern Roadcraft Cobra presents an appealing opportunity to enjoy V8 performance and classic open-top motoring.