'Octane' magazine did a detailed survey of all the original Cobras and continuation ACs back in 2009 which included Clive Sutton's experiences with the three British Mk Vs.
Faults included: incorrectly fitted wiring, steering not bolted correctly, braking cables fouling the wheel arches, poor trim requiring partial retrim, bonnet (hood) not shutting properly, problems with the clutch etc etc.
Two of the cars were sent to Gerry Hawkridge for rectification and the third to Gardner Douglas - Clive Sutton lost £15,000 on the last car.
However the good news for those purchasing one of these three cars now, is that the faults should have been ironed out. For those who want an 'AC', the silver car at just under £50,000 looks like a tempting and much newer alternative to a MkIV CRS for not much more money.
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