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AC Cobra Autofab replica Textreme LS1 — 2018

In this context, a well-built and neatly executed classic Cobra replica, but also uniquely and exclusively crafted with a carbon fiber weave body that provides strength and a distinctive appearance. And this weave comes from Borås, Sweden.

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"Personal and unique driving pleasure in both the external and the more obvious internal qualities. The knowledge of the body's weight and appearance creates just a completely different dimension of an AC Cobra replica."

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VÄSTERÅS
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Peter Sundfeldt
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
Case manager
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"Personal and unique driving pleasure in both the external and the more obvious internal qualities. The knowledge of the body's weight and appearance creates just a completely different dimension of an AC Cobra replica."

Description

Chance and creative thinking led to the opportunity to create something truly special from what was not an ordinary—though not exactly rare—project. When 100 meters of Textreme carbon fiber fabric from the Borås-based company Oxeon became available at a very reasonable price, the decision was clear: the body would be crafted entirely in carbon fiber. The replica material manufacturer, Autofab AB in Bjuv, typically has the composite specialist Elite Projects in Påarp, Skåne, mold the fiberglass bodies. When asked if they could create a carbon fiber body using the same mold, but with a stiffer fabric (Textreme) than standard weave, they replied, 'Yes, it should be possible.'

While working through the process, they unsurprisingly encountered challenges with Textreme’s difficulty conforming to rounded shapes. The initial idea of painting the car in a solid color with two unpainted racing stripes as a classic accent was set aside in favor of a successful clear coat finish over the material, leaving all seams visible. Since the car was completed in the fall of 2018, it has been driven just over 2,600 kilometers. The latest approved inspection was conducted on 2021-10-22, and the car is exempt from future inspections as it qualifies as a custom-built vehicle 'technically and aesthetically resembling a vehicle over 50 years old,' which the original AC Cobra 289 and 427 fittingly are.

Technical data

  • Year
    2018/2018 
  • Registration date
    2018-10-18 
  • Mileage
    2610 km 
  • Kw / hp
    227 / 309 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Leather 
  • Colour
    Natural Textreme Carbonfibre 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Carefully renovated and lightly updated Chevrolet LS1 engine from the early 2000s, which is dyno-tested on the rear wheels at a smooth 400 hp, although the power is registered at 309 hp. The power is distributed by a proven modern celebrity found in many newer performance cars, Tremec's T-56 Super Magnum six-speed and strong gearbox. The feel of the two is smooth, easy to drive, and sufficient, especially for street use.

  • Interior condition:

    Attractive details and intentionally executed with a nice and relatively discreet leather interior. The dashboard is also wrapped in the square grid carbon fiber weave, as well as the seats and the drive shaft tunnel. But the latter two are not visible.

  • Exterior condition:

    Clear-coated Textreme carbon fiber fabric with visible seams, fiber twists, and a raw, beautiful industrial finish conveys an exceptionally exclusive racing and performance feel to the car's exterior. The glued air intake, rather than bolted, is a purely subjective but beautiful detail for the materials enthusiast to appreciate. The somewhat amusingly fork-shaped bumper horns, to the untrained eye, are simply a design homage to the lift points of the race original’s lever-functional quick jacks from back in the day. However, lifting this particular example by them is definitely not intended.

  • General condition:

    Well-built with a high finish in mint condition, and the car has also only driven just over 2600 kilometers since it was brand new.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2024-10-24
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2018-10-03 ENSK (Ombes:20200324)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2018-10-18
Senast godkända besiktning: 2021-10-22
Besiktigad tom: -
Årsskatt: 910 Kr
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 1

Location and viewing Information

Location: Västerås

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Peter Sundfeldt
+46 0705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2024-11-21.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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