The AC Cobra, sold in the United States as the Shelby Cobra and AC Shelby Cobra, is a sports car manufactured by British company AC Cars, with a Ford V8 engine. It was produced intermittently in both the United Kingdom and later the United States since 1962.

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Explore the AC Cobra 427 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info.

Dec 7, 2021 · You can’t just pull a Shelby 427 Cobra out of a barn like you can with most cars of its era. But when one does surface, here’s what you need to know.

1965 Shelby Cobra 427. VEHICLE TYPE Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe. PRICE AS TESTED $7,000. ENGINE TYPE Pushrod 16-valve V-8, iron block and heads, two 4-bbl Holley...

The Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster is arguably the most famous and relevant of all the automotive legends. Learn all about its history, performance, & specifications!

Oct 18, 2024 · Shelby 427 Cobra Price. If you wanted a car capable of winning the world’s toughest races, the Shelby 427 Cobra was one of the most affordable. However, when it was new in 1966, it was priced well above any other American car. This served to cover the intense engineering costs and keep it away from inexperienced drivers.

One of the many undertakings that brought fame to the "East Texas chicken farmer," was the Cobra. The Cobra was a quick, nimble, rocket on wheels, which was exactly what Shelby had in mind when he decided to build the world’s fastest production car.

Shelby American’s own Al Dowd had a frightening experience when the 427 he was driving spun unexpectedly while passing another car on a dry freeway. Another 427 malady was fuel starvation under hard cornering, thanks to the Autolite carburetor; the cure was to switch to a 4-barrel Holley.

Kemper wanted the Cobra built to 427 S/C (Semi-Competition) specification and thus, fitted a Ford FE 427 cubic-inch (7-litre) “side-oiler”, rather than the less aggressive long-stroke 428 units that powered many period road-based Cobras.