2008 Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic Auction
Guiding Range
$60,000 - $70,000
- Engine:
- V8, 302-cid
- Gearbox:
- 5-speed manual
- Body work:
- Roadster
- Colour:
- Purple with grey str
- Engine No.:
- DY641071
- Chassis No.:
- 6R9P01000W1KJ9001
- Interior:
- Grey
- Trim:
- Leather
- Wheels:
- Wire spoked
- Brakes:
- Discs
Vehicle Report
Description
The original Anglo-American sports car, the Cobra was originally conceived, designed and developed by Texan legend Carroll Shelby, who combined the pretty English Ac Ace sports car with the small-block Ford V8, with sensational results. The combination of brute power in a simple, lightweight tubular chassis proved a winner on the racetrack and Shelby's Cobras were soon beating more fancied European competition both at home and on their home turf. Today, original Cobras are highly prized by collectors around the world and fetch enormous sums. For more than two decades, the kit car industry has been giving enthusiasts the chance to experience the Cobra legend at an affordable price. In Australia, DRB is a well-established manufacturer building Cobra and GT40 replicas of excellent quality and they enjoy an excellent reputation. The chassis is an immensely strong item, designed to meet Queensland's stringent guidelines while the finish of the fibreglass body is fantastic, with thicker and rolled edges, unlike inferior quality kits. The shell of the DRB Cobra is slightly longer than the original in order to provide a deeper foot well, allowing taller drivers to fit comfortably and is an faithful copy of the big-block 427 Cobra, with its pumped up guards. DRB Cobras were sold in various stages of completion but normally utilised Jaguar front and rear suspension, Ford rack and pinion steering, either a T-5 five-speed gearbox or Borg Warner automatic transmission and the most popular choice of engine was the Windsor 302-cid V8.
History
Fitted with twin four-barrel Weber down draught carburettors and alloy Edelbrock heads, this very well turned out DRB Cobra replica has clearly been built to the most exacting standards and is presented in immaculate condition today. With 23,300 kilometres on the clock, the car still drives like new and has a very healthy engine - this, combined with the T5 five-speed box makes for electrifying performance. The attention to detail is what sets this car apart from the run of the mill Cobra, with fully detailed engine bay, wet weather gear (including hood) all in as-new condition, custom wood dash with full VDO instrumentation, fully lined boot, tool roll, 70-litre aluminium fuel tank, alloy quick release fuel filler cap, chrome side pipes (not connected) and chrome wire wheels. To be sold registered in New South Wales, the car comes with several trophies (including best custom interior).
