1965 AC Cobra Mk III 427 SC

COX6136 is one of very few examples originally supplied to the Unites States by Ford/ AC rep Dave Wagner (the COX prefix denotes export). These examples were delivered without a powertrain and completed on arrival in the US. This example was completed by one of the world’s leading Cobra restorers, Bill Kemper, who mimicked the well-known competition Cobra, CSX3018. The power unit fitted was a 1965 C5AE-H side-oiler NASCAR engine with steel medium riser heads, coupled to a Toploader close ratio four-speed transmission.

Also fitted was a 42-gallon S/C fuel tank and a correct 427 S/C interior. Finished in its original Guardsman Blue paintwork with a black roll-bar and black S/C side pipes, COX6136 shows a mere 3011 miles on the odometer and comes complete with a sizeable history file. The history is recorded by the Shelby American World Registry and it has featured in several books, notably Trevor Legate’s classic work on the Cobra. Offered by a prolific collector, the Cobra is reported to be in very good condition throughout. Estimate: £185-£260,000.