2003 AC DAX Cobra For Sale by Auction

The Bolesworth Castle March 2025 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 09th March 2025.

2003 AC DAX Cobra

Registration – JKM 598Y
Chassis No. – SA9DAXM4R1A222
M. O. T. – February 2026
Odometer – 3, 200

‘JKM 598Y’ is a thrilling looking example of an AC Cobra evocation by the first and original UK producers, Dax. ‘JKM 598Y’ was built from the ground up by its diligent first keeper and registered for use in 2003. A MKIV model, ‘JKM 598Y’ is built with the longer footwell body and features a Chevrolet 302 V8 bored out to 5. 7 litres. This further benefits from the inclusion of a Chevy / Edelbrock RPM Kit. This takes the Power from around 250BHP to 418BHP and torque from 355Nm to 418Nm. That power is fed to those wide rear wheels via a Tremec five speed manual transmission. ‘JKM 598Y’ comes complete with the highly desirable fastback hardtop in black lending this Cobra an added degree of usability. This is easily removed via four bolts and two latches, when required. ‘JKM 598Y’ has recently undergone a full recommissioning including work to the running gear and suspension. The results of this have been validated by a recent, advisory free MOT which is valid until February 2026. ‘JKM 598Y’ is offered complete with an extensive history file containing all the cars invoices and photographic build record to date. This lightly used, three owner example of the perennially popular AC Cobra evocation is now ready to thrill and delight its next lucky owner.

Dax are considered as the pioneers of UK Cobra replica production with their cars offering a highly faithful interpretation of the original. So much so that the chassis designer of the AC Ace, on which the Cobra was based, became a director of Dax in the 1970’s. John Tojeiro became heavily involved in the development of the cars with them even being renamed the Dax Tojeiro for a while.

‘JKM 598Y’ showcases that faithful homage to the Cobra perfectly and looks amazing in grey. The black fastback hardtop adds more than a hint of the 1960’s Le Mans racing Cobras’ look and road presence. The big, chromed side pipes and staggered, split rim alloy wheels round the nostalgic look off admirably. The vendor rates both body and paintwork as “excellent.” ‘JKM 598Y’s’ looks are easily equalled by its mechanical specifications. That big 5. 7- litre Chevy engine and five speed manual box is exactly what you’d expect and hope to find here. Again, the engine, transmission and electrics are described as “excellent.” The cabin features black leather bucket seats, four point harnesses, a driver’s side roll hoop and a removable wood rimmed steering wheel. The interior earns a vendor rating of “good.” Two pairs of side screens are included for top down use – one set tinted – as is the driver’s side footwell carpet.

In summary:

· A faithful and striking looking AC Cobra evocation by pioneers Dax

· Compete with the highly desirable fastback hardtop

· Complete with an advisory free, yearlong MOT and ready to thrill

This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 09th March 2025.

Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 08th March and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 09th March, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 09th March, and you are very welcome to join us there.

Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.

The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.

Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.

£30, 000 - £35, 000
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