Highlights

Unused body shell, still in gel coat ready for paint
Complete with matching XCS chassis, suspension modules and hubs and alloy wheels
Epoxy coating applied to the chassis
Accompanied by purchase invoices from XCS

The Appeal

We have the Texan chicken farmer turned racing driver Carol Shelby to thank for the AC Cobra. He saw the potential in marrying svelte European sports cars with American muscle, using the lightweight AC Ace and fitting Ford V8 engines. The resulting Shelby Cobra proved so successful in sports car racing circles that it’s become perhaps the most replicated car of all time.

There are numerous manufacturers producing bespoke bodywork and chassis for AC Cobra evocations and here we have one of the best on the market. This XCS Cobra kit is yet to be put together, so would make a fantastic winter project. Complete with an unused fibreglass body shell, chassis and various other components, this is an excellent starting point. It’s complete with the purchase documentation from XCS and all looks to be in very good shape.

The History and Paperwork

Three pages of invoices from XCS dated 2021
One further invoice from Pilgrim Motorsports
See the gallery below for all invoices and original purchase prices

The Condition

The fibreglass shell retains its factory gel coat finish, ready to receive paintwork
The light apertures are yet to be cut out
Complete with doors, bonnet and boot lid
The shell appears in very good condition with no signs of damage to the glass fibre structure
The chassis has been epoxy coated and looks to be in impeccable, unused condition
Chromed roll hoop supplied, which looks to be a second-hand item with a few signs of use
Four used Ford branded alloy wheels with tyres fitted

The Mechanics

XCS’ ‘427’ chassis - designed for Ford 427 cu in (7.0-litre) ‘FE’ V8 - although the choice of powertrain is of course up to the next owner
Front and rear suspension modules
Front and rear hubs
Chromed side pipes with heat shields; these appear in used condition
Various new fastenings, swivel joints, bushes and brackets in clear plastic bags

BEFORE YOU BUY

This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:

✓ The seller of this vehicle is registered as a business seller. And you are covered by Car & Classic’s Terms and Conditions.

✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted. Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.

✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.

✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.

✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.

✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it's always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer.

✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection

or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it's worth checking beforehand.