Highlights

4.2L Jaguar XK straight-six
Low mileage example
Long MOT
Excellent quality replica
Runs & drives beautifully

The Appeal

With the ever-popular AC Cobra continually soaring in demand and value, it truly is no surprise why the highly regarded DAX 427 replica vehicles are now following suit. You’re treated to all of the aesthetic charms of the now nearly-unattainable AC/Shelby originals, and spirited performance, for a comparative bargain of a price.

Assembled in 1995, this particular example boasts the Jaguar XK platform as its base, offering impressive torque, and a superbly fruity straight-six soundtrack. In addition to utilizing a rather trusted base for the project, this Cobra also has the added benefits of covering rather few miles since being assembled, and plenty of MOT to enjoy.

If you’re looking for a taste of the Cobra, this fully-operational Dax 427 replica offers fantastic value for money in terms of styling and performance. It would certainly make an excellent addition to your collection, ready for the upcoming summer.

The History and Paperwork

Assembled in 1995
Utilizes a 1971 Jaguar XJ8 chassis for the base of the project, subsequently inheriting the registration and numbers from the original donor vehicle
11 former keepers
Just 8K on the clock
Dry stored and used sparingly in recent years
V5C document present
Includes a small selection of notable maintenance history & documentation
MOT until 30 January 2024
Ready to be enjoyed

The Interior

Beautiful cream interior, with Navy carpeting & sleek touches throughout
Excellent seat condition, showing minimal wear and only a few minor blemishes
Carpeting & door cards also present themselves well, with light blemishes and minor wear
Equipped with TRS 3-point harnesses, with push-button buckles
Features a Sony single DIN head-unit head
Fitted with a Moto-Lita 3-spoke wooden steering wheel
Overall, the interior presents itself very well for its age, and pairs beautifully with the glossy blue paintwork. With the exception of minor blemishes and a somewhat temperamental driver’s door handle, there is very little to fault within the cockpit

The Exterior

Sleek blue paintwork, in great order for its age, with only minor stone chips, minor blemishes & scratches, and light spidering near panel edges and fixtures
Iconic white racing stripes, in great condition with minor peeling noticeable upon close inspection
Chrome details & trim components present themselves very well, with rather little to fault
Features a chrome roll-hoop
Includes a full weather kit, with side windows, a soft-top roof, and frames
Sits on 15” split-piece alloys, which present themselves beautifully, and suit the retro nature of the vehicle. The wheels come wrapped in Goodyear Eagle NCT 60 tyres, with plenty of tread left to enjoy
Overall, the vehicle presents itself well for its age and is a superb homage to the legendary AC Cobra. There are of course minor signs of age and visual blemishes to expect, but nothing that significantly detracts from the overall form of this beautiful machine.

The Mechanics

Powered by a 4.2L Jaguar XK straight-six, paired with a manual transmission
Features triple Dellorto carbs, and a custom starter motor, believed to be implemented by Jaguar itself
Emits a truly fantastic exhaust note, through the stainless steel side pipes
Believed to run & drive exactly as intended, with no known faults
The vehicle has received the following maintenance in recent years:
- New head gaskets, replacement cylinder head, a new battery, and a full service in 2014
- Carburetor repair, new coolant hoses, new spark plugs, and a service in 2015
Excellent recent MOT history, with an advisory-free MOT until January 30th, 2024

Summary

Presented today is a fantastic opportunity to obtain a tidy example of one of the most highly regarded AC Cobra replicas. This Dax Cobra 427 is in great condition for its age, runs & drives brilliantly, boasts a rather low mileage figure, and has a recent advisory-free MOT under its belt.

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