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Shelby AC AUTOKRAFT MK IV AK1269 ALUMINUM BODY (1988)
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Price: US $136,000.00

Description:

 504-500-9381 ✕ 1988 AC AUTOKRAFT MK IV ALUMINUM BODY COBRA
Exterior Color: GUARDS RED Interior Color: TAN Body Type: ALUMINUM Transmission: Manual Drivetrain: RWD Fuel Type: GAS Engine: 302 HO Title Condition: Clear Vehicle Description 2 Owners from new, and in the same Private Collection since 1995. Originally delivered to Ford in Virginia. AK1269 was sold to a noted collector in South Florida, where it remained until December 1994. 100% original, not a restoration. This 3568 mile time capsule is a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic AC Autokraft Mk IV, as they are seldom seen on the market, muchless with the extraordinary low mileage of this example. The AC Shelby Cobra was a short-lived...  project that lasted only between 1961 and 1967. AC managed to hang on for another 17 years before closing up shop in 1984. During the sale that took place following AC’s closing, Autokraft acquired all of the toolings and spare parts of the company. The “AC” marque is inextricably linked not only with its own sports cars, including the Ace and Aceca, but, of course, with the timelessly stylish bodies utilized by Carroll Shelby and married with 260 and 289 Ford small block engines to produce one of the most desirable and capable sports cars in history. Light and nimble with brutish American power under the hood, the Shelby Cobra was a fearsome weapon both on the track and at red lights around America. In the 1970s, the AC factory at Thames Ditton stopped service and repair of older Cobras. Brian Angliss’Cobra Parts operation quickly picked up that business and built up a strong and influential customer base. He also moved closer to the factory operation over the years, eventually collecting enough original tooling, jigs, and body bucks to fabricate new aluminum bodies, and utilizing the same tooling and jigs used to create the original Ace and Cobra bodies. The bodies were the wide bodies built for the 427, but they used highly tuned 302 HO V-8s. Although they used the same five-inch tubular steel frame, the chassis were two inches longer than the originals to allow more room for slightly taller individuals. The quality of Angliss’ work was so well-respected by owners and others in the AC community that in 1986 he was allowed to purchase the rights to the AC name from the Hurlock family, who had been strongly protective of the venerated name that they controlled since the 1930s. Angliss got the trademark rights and then joined Ford to make cars, selling them 52% of his company in 1987. A new AC company was established as a joint venture with Ford. Angliss’ company then became Autokraft, which began offering the AC MkIV. This sale officially made all Autokraft Cobras the real deal, and not just the replicas of the past. Given his legal right to use the AC name and, more importantly, the unbroken lineage of craftsmen, tools, and materials employed in their production, these cars were lauded for their high levels of build quality and their retention of the original’s to say the AC Autokraft Mk. IV is a direct copy of the Cobra is a bit misleading. It looks like a Cobra, sounds like a Cobra, and was built in England using tooling from AC, it is not a replica. Autokraft shortly thereafter moved to a purpose-built factory in Brooklands; in total, approximately 450 MkIV Cobras were built and are include in the Official Shelby registry. A maintenance service was performed in October of 2018. All fluids were changed and the filters and spark plugs replaced. At that time the original, but dated tires were replaced with new to ensure safe enjoyment for the next caretaker. Original Autokraft sales brochures from 1988 are included, as is the blue velvet owners manual with VIN and chassis numbers listed. The original keys, spare wheel, centerlock mallet, safety wire spool, and tool kit are present. AK1269 starts, runs and drives superbly. Hagerty Current Values • #1 Concours $172, 000 • #2 Excellent $136, 000 • #3 Good $114, 000 • #4 Fair $93, 500
Contact us now at 504-500-9381 for more details! Contact us for more details: 504-500-9381Call Dealer Photos Vehicle Equipment Optional Equipment ALUMINUM BODY302 HO FUEL INJECTED SMALL BLOCK ENGINETUBULAR STEEL FRAMEINDEPENDENT COIL OVER SUSPENSIONFOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES WITH POWER ASSIST5 SPEED BORG WARNER TRANSMISSIONCENTER LOCK HALIBRAND STYLE AUTOKRAFT WHEELSNEW BF GOODRICH TIRES OCTOBER 2018FLUID CHANGE, FILTERS AND SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT OCT 2018RUNS AND DRIVES MAGNIFICENTLY SPARE, TOOL KIT, CENTERLOCK MALLET, SAFETY WIRE SPOOLOWNERS MANUALORIGINAL 1988 SALES BROCHURES Vehicle Warranty This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
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Vehicle Pickup & Shipping
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General Terms
Financing
When you win an auction on eBay, we will expect you to have financing in order (or to have made arrangements with us for financing) and be ready to finalize your purchase. You can easily contact Jon Scheurich at (504) 500-9381.
Deposit and Payment
Winning bidder or buyer needs to contact Jon Scheurich at (504) 500-9381 within 24 hours of the end of the auction. Payment will arranged at that time. A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be due within 24 hours. The buyer agrees to pay the remaining balance due plus fees & taxes within 7 days. Before delivery of the vehicle can take place, all payments must be received and cleared.
If no contact is made within 24 hours of the close of the auction, we reserve the right to relist, sell to the next highest bidder, or sell the vehicle locally. Please keep in mind that the vehicle is advertised locally and otherwise, and we reserve the right to end the listing early if the vehicle is sold.
Shipping
The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. We can assist you with finding a shipping company if you'd like. Feel free to call Jon Scheurich at (504) 500-9381 for more information. Once the vehicle leaves our dealership, it is the responsibility of the buyer and the shipping company. full payment must be received before the vehicle is delivered to the shipping company.
Pick-up
A representative from our dealership can be available for pickup at area airports when necessary. Buyers must schedule pickup prior to making travel arrangements.
Please ask any questions you might have about the vehicle prior to auction end. Feel free to call Jon Scheurich at (504) 500-9381.
Fees and Taxes
Taxes and Fees:
Buyer will be responsible for all applicable State and Local taxes.

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