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- 1965 / 1998 Superperformance AC Cobra SC MKIII
1965 / 1998 Superperformance AC Cobra SC MKIII
Lot Number: 428
1965 / 1998 Superperformance AC Cobra SC MKIII
Very special car, known history and provenance, an AC chassis number and realistically guided
- Sold for: £48,375
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 22nd February, 2020 at 1.30pm GMT at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
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DRIVE
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REG NUMBER
ASP 1C
SUMMARY
Very special car, known history and provenance, an AC chassis number and realistically guided
DESCRIPTION
- Built around 1998 by Superformance of California under direct licence from Carroll Shelby
- Correct 400bhp Ford 'Windsor' 351 cubic inch engine, Tremec 5-speed manual box, a BTR Dana LSD
- Ohlins dampers, Wilwood vented discs, Halibrand wheels, Smiths instruments. Drives superbly
- Recommissioned by Le Mans Coupes Ltd., Crawley in 2009 at 9,850 miles. Current mileage 12,500 (atoc)
- Fabulous in Guardsman Blue and Wimbledon White. Great registration ASP 1C (recently valued at ú7,500)
- Very special car, known history and provenance, an AC chassis number and realistically guided
This particular car was built in or around 1998 by Superformance of Irvine, California under direct licence from Carroll Shelby as a continuation of his famed AC Cobras of the 1960's and, importantly, has an AC Chassis Number. The specification is extremely high and should not be confused with the plethora of similar-looking replicas. For example, the chassis is a heavy-duty, tig-welded, steel ladder-frame in 2
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 428
- Registration Number
- ASP 1C
- Chassis Number
- AC9CSLK1397AM1303
- Engine Number
- 03990
- Body Colour
- Blue / White
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Harry Whale
- Car Specialist
- 07919 887374
- harry@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.
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