Description
💎AC Cobra 289 — The myth, faithfully reborn
There are cars that age.
And there are cars that are rebuilt to live on.
The Cobra 289 belongs to that rare category of automotive legends that transcend originality alone. This example is not a factory-built car in the strict historical sense, but a high-level reconstruction, carried out with an overwhelming majority of original parts, completed where necessary with carefully recreated components faithful to period specifications.
What matters here is coherence, honesty, and execution.
The spirit of the original Cobra is fully preserved.
A lightweight chassis true to AC philosophy, an aluminum body shaped with respect for the original lines, and the legendary Ford 289 cubic-inch V8 delivering raw, immediate, unfiltered performance. With less than one ton to move, the driving experience is intense, mechanical, and deeply authentic.
Many connoisseurs consider the 289 the most balanced of all Cobras.
More agile and precise than the 427, it is the driver’s Cobra — the one that rewards finesse as much as commitment.
This car has benefited from a complete, no-compromise restoration.
Its presentation is outstanding: deep green bodywork enhancing the curves, a period-correct cockpit with Smiths instruments and AC wooden steering wheel, meticulous detailing throughout. Discreet Xenon headlights improve usability while respecting the car’s original character.
With just 634 kilometers driven since reconstruction, this Cobra is presented in exceptional condition, ready to be driven, displayed, and appreciated at the highest level.
This is not a car for everyone.
It is a car for those who understand that true value lies in quality, transparency, and mechanical integrity.
A legend, recreated the right way.
👉 Price communicated only within a qualified context
👉 Full dossier and personalized support available
Technical Specifications — High-End Reconstruction
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Model: Shelby Cobra 289
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Year: 1964
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Body style: Two-seat roadster
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Steering: Left-hand drive
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Mileage: 634 km since reconstruction
Powertrain
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Engine: Ford V8 289 cu in (4.7 L)
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Induction: Naturally aspirated, carbureted
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Power output: approx. 271–306 hp (configuration dependent)
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Transmission: 4-speed manual
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Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Chassis & Running Gear
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Chassis: Tubular AC-type frame
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Body: Aluminum
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Suspension: Independent
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Brakes: Disc brakes all around
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Wheels: Knock-off wire wheels
Dimensions & Performance
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Curb weight: approx. 950 kg
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0–100 km/h: ~4 seconds (depending on setup)
