AC Cobra
The AC Cobra was a United Kingdom designed and manufactured sports car that was produced during the 1960s.
Like many British specialist automobile makers, AC Cars had been using the smooth, refined Bristol straight-6 engine in its small-volume production, including its AC Ace 2-seater roadster. The engine was from before World War II design of BMW which by the 60s the company knew was considered antiquated.
Coupes or Coupé
In trying to improve top speed along the legendary Mulsanne Straight at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, a number of enclosed, coupe variations were constructed using the leafspring chassis and running gear of the AC/Shelby Cobra Mark II.
Super Snake
Shelby Motors built 22 427 competition roadsters. In 1965, one was chosen and turned into a special model called the 427 “Cobra to End All Cobras”. The first one of these (number CSX 3015) was actually part of a European marketting tour before its turn around.
.JPG/250px-AC_Shelby_Cobra_(Auto_classique).JPG "sedan")
Check out the youtube video of a 1965 A.C. Shelby Cobra FOR SALE. There is a complete specs demo in the video below:
Nice site! Will come back again – taking you feed as well, Thanks.