1965 AC Cobra Mk2

1965 AC Cobra Mk2 289. Chassis COB 6052

Presenting an opportunity to acquire a 1965 AC Cobra Mk2 from single family ownership.

• Order placed January 1965 (Baroness Anne Marjorie Ellen Shrigley - Fiegl)
• Delivered as a rolling chassis with matching engine gearbox (see description).
• Stored until 1991
• In 1991, Brian Angliss, AC Cars Ltd were commissioned by the son of the original owner to complete the car.
• Completed using a replacement AC chassis (due to storage neglect) with original engine / gearbox rightfully retaining number COB 6052
• Recognised by Trevor Legate.
• AC Certification letter
• UK registered / current location, South of France.
• Please contact directly for further information. Priced correctly, exchanges will be considered.

COB 6052 was ordered directly from Derek Hurlock, AC Cars Thames Ditton in early 1965 by Mrs. Anne Marjorie Ellen Shrigley Fiegl, a known sports car enthusiast, driver and collector. She was enthusiastically persuaded to buy the car due to her son’s prior experiences and zeal for the Cobra.

Before completion It came to light that insuring an 18 year old on ‘the fastest accelerating car in the world” would be an impossibility, the order was hence forth halted and COB 6052 was delivered to the Cheshire family home as a rolling chassis with matching engine / gearbox and promptly stored.

The Cobra remained unfinished and in storage until 1985, when the owner inherited the car following his mother’s passing. At this point, a deal was struck with Brian Angliss, owner of AC Cars Ltd. to complete the order to the original specification and colours utilising the original engine and gearbox with a new AC Factory jigged chassis.

From the owner; “In hind sight it was sadly agreed to Brian's advice that it was much better to build a new chassis on the original AC factory jigs, than to expend a large sum on the restoration of my original chassis. It was said the new chassis would be a far better unit than that produced at Thames Ditton with modern steel and welding procedures”.

Completed in 1991 by Brian Angliss AC Car Company, Brooklands all supervised and witnessed by the current owner. 

Superbly presented having covered a mere 7000 miles throughout its life, currently residing in the South of France and is currently UK registered.

Maintained from day one by the owner, an experienced, successful period racing driver and professional mechanical engineer.

Featured in 4 major European automotive magazines, including covers in Motor Klassik and Classic Cars. Extensive file includes AC Certification letter.

Please contact directly for further information. Priced correctly, exchanges will be considered.

Technical:

Original Ford 289 cid V8, engine number 5A-29M

Edelbrock chrome air cleaner

Holley 650 cfm carburetor

Alloy intake manifold

Fast Road Performance camshaft

Rated for 300+ horsepower

Original BorgWarner T10 4-speed lightweight alloy close-ratio gearbox

7-liter radiator (for extra cooling)

Large Bosch electric fan with Kenlowe temperature control

Alloy fuel tank

2.5-gallon steel oil sump

Spax Performance adjustable shock absorbers

Specification:

AC Hand crafted aluminium body formed from original buck

Black soft top with matching side curtains

Original 15” knock-off wheels

Tigar Prima tires measuring 205/60 front and 205/65 rear

Stainless steel front and rear bumpers

Front fender vents

Driver-side mirror

Original chromed locking fuel filler cap

Dual exhaust outlets

Black soft top with matching side curtains

Original 15” knock-off wheels

Tigar Prima tires measuring 205/60 front and 205/65 rear

Stainless steel front and rear bumpers

Front fender vents

Driver-side mirror

Original chromed locking fuel filler cap

Dual exhaust outlets

Interior:

Black leather with color-coordinated doors, dash, and carpeting

Riveted wood-rimmed steering wheel

Smiths analog gauge set:

Cowl-mounted rearview mirror

Center console-mounted fire extinguisher