HIGHLIGHTS

Straight example of a high quality Cobra replica
New Rover V8 engine and LT77 transmission at time of build
Running order
Extremely low mileage and only one owner prior to the current

THE APPEAL

With genuine AC Cobras worth well into six figures, it’s no surprise that it has become one of the most copied cars ever.

But the quality of replicas is variable – the DAX Cobra being one of the best of the bunch. This one was ordered in 1985 and registered in 1996 having just one previous owner and a brand-new 3.5-litre Rover V8 engine and matching LT77 five-speed manual transmission having been acquired for the build.

It has covered only 3,300 miles since being built and is in running mechanical order. However, it has barely used for the past seven or eight years and as such the car starts, moves and stops with no obvious faults being evident other than those noted, but has only covered around 800 miles since 2019 so is being sold as requiring a good going over before any use, as there may be faults which are not noted.

Essentially a usable car (after the aforementioned good going over) with no major issues but it is in tatty condition and as such the new owner may wish to give it cosmetic attention if they prefer a more refined appearance.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

Registered in 1996
Full UK V5
MOT July 2023
Factory built by Dax
Letter from supplier to confirm order in 1985
Collection of old MOT certificates

THE INTERIOR

Dark blue leather bucket seats
Britax three-point racing harnesses
Mota-Lita wheel
Seven-dial centre console
Signs of chrome deterioration
Leather-trimmed door cards
Radio housing and speakers
Carpets
Weather gear included

THE EXTERIOR

Fibreglass bodywork
Steel chassis in seemingly solid order
Traditional Cobra Blue
Silver bonnet and boot stripes
Well-constructed but older example
Generally tatty cosmetic condition
Chrome rollover bar
Replica Hallibrand alloy wheels
Duck hood and tonneau cover
The paint features various imperfections including micro-blisters and could do with attention to bring it up a level
Brightwork has deteriorated and could also be improved

THE MECHANICS

3.5-litre Rover V8
LT77 Five-speed transmission
Very low mileage
Said to drive well but a thorough going-over is required due to minimal recent use
Side-exit twin exhausts

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SUMMARY

This is one of the all-time classic Cobra evocations in an iconic colour scheme and very well-constructed by Dax themselves. It now presents itself as a good opportunity for someone to acquire an extremely low mileage, low owner Dax Cobra and use the winter months to improve as they see fit – a terrific evocation of one of the most famous sports cars of all-time.

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