Lot 171 - 2014 AC Cobra 427 by Dax

• Single ownership since completion in 2014
• Desirable Chevrolet 383c.i., 6.3 litre, V8 engine

Founded in 1968, the Dax Cobra has steadily established itself as a much sought after classic sports car in its own right. John Tojeiro, the original designer of the AC Ace chassis became a director of the company and the car was renamed the Dax Tojeiro. The hugely charismatic Dax 427 has since remained the undisputed market leader for more than 25 years. The cars enduring popularity owes much to Dax's policy of continual product improvement and painstaking attention to detail. A philosophy that has clearly shaped every aspect of today's Dax 427. From its state of the art technical specification, top quality composite body and sumptuous leather interior to its deep-dished Halibrand style wheels, trademark stainless steel side pipe exhausts and low, wide, purposeful stance. For many years now the clear customer favourite has been the small-block Chevrolet V8, perhaps due to its competitive price and wide choice of power outputs. It's no exaggeration to say that the car amazes all that go out in it, harnessing the power of the V8 with consummate ease and providing levels of grip, composure and ride comfort that simply have to be experienced to be believed. Even Jonathon Palmer was heard to say, "Wow, that's just staggering!" when taking the new demonstrator for a few laps around Brands Hatch, great praise indeed from an ex-Formula One driver.

This simply fantastic example is presented in the iconic Cobra blue with racing stripes. It is fitted with the only engine to be found in a Cobra, the Chevrolet 383c.i., 6.3 litre, V8 engine. Naturally this example sounds fantastic and will give you goosebumps. It was first registered on 1st August, 2014 and has since covered just over 5,000 miles with its single owner since completion. Contained within the history file is an MoT test certificate valid until July 2020 and a comprehensive collection of invoices relating to the cars build which includes many from Dax for what was clearly a no expense spared build philosophy. The present owner was meticulous in sourcing this car and making sure that it represents an original 427 Mk. III Cobra. The result is simply stunning and would put a smile on anyone's face.