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1963 AC Cobra 289
United States • 15 Mar 2014
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is the 23rd AC Cobra 289 produced, originally sold in 1962, and has been recently restored to its original condition. It features a 289-cid V-8 engine with correct components, a four-speed manual transmission, and desirable features like chrome wire wheels and a Motolita steering wheel.
Condition
8
The car has been recently restored to its original glory, with attention to detail in maintaining original components and features. The specialist notes it's in fantastic running and driving order. It also retains original instrumentation.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
CSX2023
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
The Cobra on offer is the 23rd production example that was built.
It was billed to Shelby American on October 1, 1962 and sold to Downtown Ford in Los Angeles on November 28, 1962.
Its earliest ownership data is unknown, but from 1971 until 2011, it was under the stewardship of one owner, Ruben Garnica.
The Cobra was initially restored in the early 1980s and has recently received a fresh restoration that has returned the car to its original glory.
At some point early in its life, the engine in CSX2023 was upgraded to a 289-cid V-8.
The engine is fitted with the correct components; including early and correct S1 intake, carburetor and distributor.
The Cobra has its cast-iron scatter shield and the engine displays hollow-lettered Cobra valve covers.
The four-speed manual transmission controls the shift progressions and has the original style shifter.
According to an Auctions America Specialist, this Cobra is in fantastic running and driving order.
The engine is well-tuned, provi...
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£508,221
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£636,321
Median Price (Since 2020)
£703,008
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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