NEED HELP FROM EXPERTS - RE: AC Cobra MkIV

JBo · #1 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 07:26 AM

Depending on whose b.s. you buy into, these are junk or great cars. Supposedly MKIII's with updates, such as frua rear hubs to give more rear track and improved handling, better insulation;although you can't prove it by me; suspension mods to help with adjustments; depending on AK number, slight variations to body lines that are nearly unnoticable except for door cuts. They appear to be very reliable when driven, no worse than others that aren't and the parts are easier to find than you might think; there is a whole industry in UK devoted to them. Drive like the real thing; because they are;stop easier as the brakes are boosted (my old CSX car was a BEAR to stop). I love mine, but it is not practical here except in shoulder months. The aluminum dents easily, but Dent Doctor fixes easily. Need no real inspection issues as it 23 years old, but would pass emmissions and crash for its year and while not as gut wretching in torque as a 427...it gives me a smile now and then.

Don · #2 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 08:13 AM

Steve at AC Heritage might be of assistance

steve@acheritage.co.uk

http://www.acheritage.co.uk/

PLenkov · #3 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 02:53 PM

Got the VIN if anyone can give me any history, I'd appreciate it...

SA9AK3027HA017206

and again... THANKS! You guys are awesome!

PLenkov · #4 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 02:56 PM

JBo... where are you Jersey Shore-wise? I used to work on the Wildwood Boardwalk as a teen... although that was a loooong time ago.

Old Phart · #5 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 07:17 PM

I sure enjoy mine. Have about 28K miles on it now.

rodneym · #6 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 08:29 PM

I don't mean to hijack this thread but it seems that most of the important AK players' eyes are already here:

Most of the AK Cobras I've seen have had their engine modified, like no smog equipment. Here in California, we couldn't register this car as a kit, so no SB-100. Do your respective states not require smog equipment? How are guys doing this?

Thanks,
rodneym

Mark IV · #7 (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodneym

I don't mean to hijack this thread but it seems that most of the important AK players' eyes are already here:

Most of the AK Cobras I've seen have had their engine modified, like no smog equipment. Here in California, we couldn't register this car as a kit, so no SB-100. Do your respective states not require smog equipment? How are guys doing this?

Thanks,
rodneym

Many states cease smog checks or equipment inspection at 20 model years or so. I had a customer with a 1987 Fuel Injected MK IV in Ohio who had removed his convertors and installed a sweet Borla exhaust system, car passed Ohio inspection. In fact they did a sniff test for sh!ts and giggles and the car nearly passed that with no convertors!