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Est: £26,000 - £30,000
2004 AK Cobra 427
UK • 14 Nov 2026 • Lot 19
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This AK Sportscars Cobra replica boasts a documented build history and a powerful 5.7L Chevrolet V8 with a manual transmission.
Finished in metallic black with white stripes, it presents well but shows minor age-related imperfections.
Condition
7
Good paint but has light scratches/imperfections. Needs minor reconditioning.
/ 10
7,015 miles
SAB8872
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
RIG 7971
2004
Auction
Description
Superbly documented with the right ingredients, all wrapped in that unmistakable Cobra shape.
Registration: RIG 7971Chassis: SAB8872Odometer: 6,000Transmission: Manual
MOT: July 2027
5.7-litre Chevrolet V8 with manual transmission Striking metallic black with twin white competition stripes and 16-inch Halibrand-style wheels Huge build-history folder
The Cobra shape needs little introduction, but the quality of the recreation makes an enormous difference, and AK Sportscars has been producing its interpretation of the legendary 427 for decades.
The company began after Ken Freeman and Alan Frew developed their own Cobra-style body and chassis in the 1980s, and the AK 427 has since become one of the established names in the British Cobra replica world.
AK’s original specification was specifically designed around Jaguar XJ6/XJS running gear, combining a purpose-built ladder-type chassis with proven Jaguar suspension and braking components. This particular example has considerably more...
Price Analysis vs Other Cobras
£20,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£42,344
Median Price (Since 2020)
£57,084
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 30th Jul 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
6,989 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 31st Jul 2026, 6,989 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On 31st Jul 2026, 6,989 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On 4th Jul 2025, 6,846 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 1st Aug 2023, 6,757 miles
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Unit 3, Rutherford Road, Wade Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PD
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