2001 | AC Cobra 212 S/C

Lot details

Year: 2001
Make: AC
Model: Cobra Mk. IV CRS
Registration: Y844 TVP
Chassis No: SA9AC3020XA017523
Odometer: 8,700

• One of 37 carbon fibre bodied cars produced by AC at Brooklands
•Powered by a 5.0 litre fuel injected Ford V8
• In current ownership since 2002

A unique motoring icon for sixty years, the AC Cobra has held an unparalleled position as the worlds ultimate muscle car. Still today, it continues to fire the blood of true car enthusiasts like no other vehicle and, in 2000, a new chapter in the Cobra history was written with the Mk. IV Cobra Carbon Road Series (CRS). The CRS was the last in the legendary line of Cobras to come from their true home, AC. A combination of F1 technology and hand-built craftsmanship, the CRS was seen as the best of both worlds at the turn of the millennium. Still a hand-crafted British supercar, the CRS is based upon the chassis and power train of its aluminium bodied brother, the Superblower, but with a very modern twist of boasting an all carbon-fibre body. With a 5.0 litre power unit, fully independent suspension and ventilated disc brakes all-round, the CRS enjoyed genuine AC Cobra performance as well as aesthetics and build quality. The power of the thumping V8 is transmitted to the road via a Hydratrack limited slip differential and 16" alloy wheels. No other car offered the combination of such classic styling and thrilling performance wrapped in a package of an iconic motoring legend from AC cars.

Our vendor purchased this CRS in 2002 as the second owner and has thoroughly enjoyed it for the past 23 years, accumulating around 4,500 miles during his ownership. This example was very tastefully specified in silver over a dark blue interior, which really shows the lines of the car well and lets it fly under the radar, to a certain extent! Given the exceedingly low mileage, the car is very original overall, though some re-chroming was carried out last year on the roll hoops and bumpers. We are informed this Cobra is an absolute joy to drive and the soundtrack from that thunderous V8 is second to none. During our vendors ownership, this Cobra has always been maintained well and kept in fine fettle, it is ready to be enjoyed by the next custodian. Supplied to auction with an MoT test certificate valid until November 2025, a V5C registration document, various invoices and service records. Consigned by Fraser Smith