19th Apr, 2012 16:00

Imperial War Museum Duxford

 
Lot 31
 

1999 AC Cobra MkIV CRS Prototype

Sold for £30,375

(including buyers premium)


Lot details
Registration No: S804BBV
Chassis No: CRS9500EX
Mot Expiry: Jan 2013

The AC Cobra MKIV CRS was notable for several reasons. Firstly, rather than an aluminium body it was clothed in F1-style carbon fibre (CRS stands for Carbon Road Series). Secondly, at a launch cost of £38,950, it was the most affordable Cobra ever. The composite bodies were manufactured by Pro-Tech Motorsport Ltd - an off-shoot of the F3000 racing team owned and run by former disc jockey 'Kid Jensen'. The Ford 302 (5-Litre) engine drove through a five-speed manual gearbox. Suspension was by wishbones and coil springs all-round and braking by AP Racing ventilated discs at each corner. The total production run is thought to have been just 37 cars.

The left-hand drive 1999 sale car was the experimental prototype for the production CRS (there is a letter from AC Cars confirming this in the vehicle's file) and as such carries chassis number CRS9500EX, whereas the first production model was designated CRS9501. There are other differences - the carbon fibre tub is hand laid rather than vacuum formed, the front brake callipers are by Brembo rather than AP Racing, the facia is more akin to that of an AC Superblower, and it is equipped with power steering. The bonnet and boot lid are single-skin GRP and the roll over hoops are padded. The powerplant is equipped with GT40 P cylinder heads, Ford MotorSport stainless steel headers and Motor Sport 10mm high performance plug leads. The gearbox is a Tremec five-speed unit that drives through a 3.7BTR limited slip differential and heavy duty half shafts. The specification also includes an aluminium radiator and large capacity fuel tanks. Finished in Yellow teamed with Beige upholstery, this unique and enticing AC was purchased direct from the factory by the vendor and comes complete with: original LHD manual rack, two tonneaus, a hood frame and bows (but no hood cover), a set over-riders and fittings plus an MOT into January 2013.
 

Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 19th Apr, 2012

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