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£33,600

2000 Gardner Douglas GD 427 Mk. III Cobra (5.7 litre) - Demonstrator

United Kingdom • 19 May 2018 • Lot 231

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AI Listing Summary

This is a Gardner Douglas GD 427 Mk. III Cobra replica, factory built in 2000 and previously used as a demonstrator vehicle. It features a Chevrolet 5.7L V8 engine, Tremec 5-speed gearbox, Jaguar limited slip differential, and is finished in dark blue with a cream leather interior. The car comes with a comprehensive history file, weather equipment, and recent maintenance.

Condition

7

Based on the description, the car is well-maintained with a recent service, new tires, and a comprehensive history file. The presence of a full set of weather equipment, cream leather interior, and Halibrand replica wheels suggests attention to detail. The car's use as a demonstrator and magazine appearances indicate a high level of care and presentation. However, it's difficult to assess the condition precisely without a physical inspection.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

GD427J0125

Odometer:

15,000 miles

Reg Number:

500 LXB

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Shelby AC Cobra achieved an iconic status, its powerful V8 soon attaining competition success throughout the world and in so doing; original examples have risen to astronomical price levels.

This has led to a plethora of copies stretching back many years but one thing is certain, there is quality and then there is real quality.

Gardner Douglas Sports Cars is an engineering firm that has attained a reputation for the highest quality engineering with all of their products, especially with their Cobra replica GD 427 Mk.

III and they certainly stand amongst the highest level of quality manufacturers of this type of replica motor car.

We are delighted to offer this rather special example of the Gardner Douglas GD 427 Mk.

III (the Mk.

III emulating the original 289 Mk.

III) that was factory built in 2000 and used as the official Gardner Douglas demonstrator.

This actual car has featured in many magazine articles under the registration A11 MLM whilst today it wears a private plate...