Used 1972 AC Cobra for sale in OFallon, Illinois
Step back into time and into fun with this 1972 AC Cobra replica. This little piece of high-speed and open-air enjoyment is located in our Saint Louis Gateway Classic Cars Showroom. BACKGROUND: In September 1961, American automotive designer Carroll Shelby wrote to AC asking if they would build him a car modified to accept a V8 engine. AC agreed, provided a suitable engine could be found. Shelby went to Chevrolet to see if they would provide him with engines, but not wanting to add competition to the Corvette they said no. However, Ford wanted a car that could compete with the Corvette and they happened to have a brand new engine which could be used in this endeavor: the Windsor 221 engine – a new lightweight, thin-wall cast small-block V8. Ford provided Shelby with two engines. (Source: Wikipedia) This particular AC Cobra replica is carrying a rebuilt Boss 351 power plant and is being driven by a Tremex 5-speed transmission. It only has 1,500 miles on it since the rebuild. The rear end is a Ford 9-inch and it has a 3.50 gear ratio. The exterior and interior condition of this AC Cobra replica is in very good condition. On a show car quality scale, with 10 being perfect, this one is between 7.5 and 8.0. As you can see in the pictures and in the video, this sporty ride is candy for the eye and a rush for the heart. In short, you have every reason to inquire further about this 1972 Ford AC Cobra by viewing it in greater detail, including HD pictures and an HD video of the car running and driving at our website - http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For even more information, please call 618-271-3000 or email STL@GatewayClassicCars.com to speak with one of our knowledgeable sales consultants.
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