Originally part of a European promotional tour before its conversion. The race started well with the AC, chassis number A98, maintaining its position in the top two in GT and even leading the class for a time.
The Mk IV also received an independent suspension. Shelby turned down the offer, but supplied the drawings to Willment. AC Cobra 378Superblower MkIV. The bodywork and chassis were soon scrapped.Two further chassis were ordered number CSX 3054 and CSX 3055. CSX 3055 was sold to the Willment Race Team and was fitted with a Fiat body designed by Ghia. Advertisements from the time state that the Cobra was designed to meet the requirements of Shelby American Inc. Suspension options included Koni shock absorbers, front and rear anti-sway bars, unpolished six-inch magnesium pin-drive wheels, and Goodyear Blue Streak Sports Car Special tires. One 96-inch (240 cm) prototype chassis (CSX 3063) was shipped to Ghia in Italy in 1965 for a body styling exercise. Shelby American internal production records show that the car was shipped to Shelby American for Evaluation and review.
Pete Brock said in a Hot Rod magazine interview "Like the Kirkhams, even when they were supplying most of Shelby’s Cobra parts. Find new and used AC Cobra Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. This vehicle was first displayed during a European car show with a Cobra license tag. But some things were not modified, including the racing rear end, brakes and Shelby crafted a second model, CSX 3303, from a street version.
The production of chassis numbers CSX4001 to CSX4999 took roughly 20 years and many different business relationships to complete. In 2014, Shelby American announced a limited edition production of 50 cars for the 50th anniversary of the original 427 Shelby Cobra.During the continuation period, Kirkham Motorsports were contracted by Shelby to produce rolling Cobra body/chassis units but this did not end amicably. Also released was the AC 378 a newer composite body version of the Cobra. In 1986, Autokraft (as a joint venture with Ford joining in 1987) purchased AC Cars, and produced the AC Mk IV Cobra, with a 250 hp (253 PS; 186 kW) at 4,200 rpm, 301.6-cubic-inch (4,942 cmAt the 1990 Geneva Salon the Lightweight version was presented: weight was down to 1,070 kg (2,360 lb) (compared to 1,190 kg or 2,620 lb) and power was up to 370 hp (375 PS; 276 kW) at 5,750 rpm thanks to alloy heads, a In 1996 the company was purchased by Pride Automotive. The first car from what eventually became AC was presented at the Crystal Palace motor show in 1903; it was a 20 HP touring car and was displayed under the Weller name. Only 14 CSX1000, and 2 CSX 7500 cars were built by 2007. In 2017, the AC Mrk1 260 Legacy edition was released in a limited production of nine cars. Shelby paid that way for two years and then finally [Kirkhams] got a great big order and Shelby's truck driver said he forgot to bring the check. Production has continued with the CSX6000 serial numbers, featuring "coil over" suspension. The 289 FIA "leaf spring" race version of the car is reproduced as CSX7000, and the original "slab side" leaf spring street car is the CSX8000 series. The car was qualified conservatively second in GT. AC Cars (England) Ltd is constantly seeking ways to improve the specification and we reserve the right to change without notice. Cobras were also prepared by customers using the drag package. Gradually as the vintage parts supply ran low, newly constructed frames and body panels were obtained from a variety of suppliers.
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