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1967 AC 289/427 Cobra Sports Roadster
United Kingdom • 12 Jul 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1967 AC 289/427 Cobra is a right-hand drive model with continuous history, originally sold to racer David Skailes. It was converted to '427' spec and later returned to '289', and has participated in many European rallies. The car includes original parts and documentation, making it a well-documented and maintained example.
Condition
6
The car has been meticulously maintained throughout its life, with continuous history and provenance. It has participated in numerous rallies and events, indicating it has been kept in good running order. Recent work to return it to its original '289' specification, along with the inclusion of original parts and documentation, further supports a rating in the 'Good' to 'Very Good' range.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
COB 6116
Odometer:
15,000 miles
Reg Number:
PPD 567E
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• One of only 18 right-hand drive AC 289s • Supplied new by HWM to racer David Skailes • Continuous history and provenance • Recently converted back to '289' specification from '427' The Shelby American World Registry records that chassis number 'COB 6116' was built in right-hand drive configuration and originally finished in Pacific Green with black leather interior.
Factory fitted with a hardtop and radio, the car was sold new to its first owner, David Skailes, by dealers HWM of Walton-on-Thames on 31st January 1967.
A noted racer, Skailes competed in an Aston Martin DB4 GT and a Ferrari 250 LM.
After part-exchanging a 1965 Marcos 1800, he was left to pay the grand total of £2,183 15s.
A hand-written note from Skailes in the history file explains that the Marcos belonged to his brother Ian, and that the AC was delivered by none other than George Abecassis: co-founder of HWM and a well-known former racing driver.
Used as a road car by Skailes, the Cobra passed through the hands o...
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£508,221
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£636,321
Median Price (Since 2020)
£703,008
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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