"Few cars carry a story as rich and as battle-tested as the 1966 AC Cobra 4.7L Competition Hardtop Coupe. This isn't just a piece of vintage machinery polished up for display - it's a survivor, one that's lived through the grit of endurance racing and still carries the scars and soul that define motorsport history. With chassis number CS 2131, this Cobra is regarded as one of the most original competition-spec Cobras left in existence, a rare accolade in the world of classic racing."
"Originally, CS 2131 hit the spotlight in 1963 when it placed seventh at the 24 Hours of Le Mans - a result that cemented its status in endurance racing lore. But unlike some race cars retired after a season or two, this Cobra kept going. Over its life, it has lined up for more than 100 races in Great Britain, putting in the kind of track mileage most modern exotics could never dream of."
"It hasn't always carried the same mechanical heart. Like many competition cars of its era, the Cobra went through a few engine changes over the decades. What it does have now is a 4.7-liter V8 packing 440 horsepower, paired with a period-correct FIA-legal T10 gearbox. That's enough muscle to remind anyone why Carroll Shelby 's collaboration with AC Cars was such a game-changer in the 1960s. The fact that it remains in full running condition today makes it even more special."
The 1966 AC Cobra 4.7L Competition Hardtop Coupe, chassis CS 2131, is an original competition-spec Cobra with extensive endurance-racing pedigree. The car placed seventh at the 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans and later competed in over 100 races in Great Britain. The Cobra currently uses a 4.7-liter V8 producing 440 horsepower and a period-correct FIA-legal T10 gearbox. The coupe wears the British Bell & Colvill livery and retains competition-seasoned bodywork and provenance valued by collectors. The car has undergone engine changes over time but remains in full running condition and maintains authentic racing provenance.
Read at stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
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