2018 AK 427

AK 427 Cobra Replica (AK Sportscars Kit)

Registered 2018 | IVA Tested | 580 Miles

Offered for sale is a highly specified AK 427 Cobra replica, built from a kit supplied by AK Sportscars and constructed privately to an exceptionally high standard during the mid-2010s, prior to successful IVA testing and UK registration in 2018. This is not a factory build, but a bespoke, enthusiast-executed example, finished with a level of care, engineering discipline and attention to detail that places it firmly in high-end dealer territory.

With just 580 miles recorded since completion, the car presents today as a lightly run-in, turn-key example

The AK427 Platform – Engineering First

The AK427 is widely regarded as one of the most serious Cobra replica platforms available, designed from the outset as a true performance chassis rather than a cosmetic replica.

Standard AK427 engineering includes:

Purpose-designed tubular spaceframe chassis

Correct wide-body 427 proportions

Designed for high-output V8 power-plants

Double wishbone front suspension architecture

Independent rear suspension capability

Compatibility with Jaguar running gear (chosen for strength and geometry)

High torsional rigidity compared with earlier or budget Cobra replicas

Engineered to meet IVA regulations without compromise

Designed for real-world drivability, stability and longevit

This strong engineering baseline underpins the quality and value of this car.

Chassis, Body & Exterior Specification

Correctly IVA tested and registered as AK427

AK tubular chassis

Mark II Jaguar-based suspension and running gear

Stainless steel upgrade package including:

Inner wings

Engine bay panels

Stainless steel safety hoops

Side-exit exhausts with heat shields for usability

Aluminium radiator for improved cooling efficiency

Polished multi-spoke alloy wheels

New tyres all round

Finished in a deep metallic grey with excellent panel fit and stance

The overall presentation is muscular, purposeful and correctly proportioned unmistakably a 427.

Engine & Drivetrain

The V8 engine has been professionally rebuilt with reliability and performance as priorities:

New rotary assembly

New crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons and rings

Block honed and cleaned

Road/race camshaft upgrade

New oil pump

New water pump

Induction is via a Street Demon 670 carburettor, paired with a Holley vintage-style air cleaner, offering strong throttle response with a period-correct appearance.

Stainless detailing throughout the engine bay

Five-speed Tremec manual gearbox (upgraded)

Heavy-duty clutch rated to approx. 400 bhp

BMW power steering system, significantly enhancing low-speed drivability without detracting from feedback

Suspension, Steering & Dynamics

Jaguar XJ6 suspension front and rear

Fully adjustable shock absorbers (multi-stage adjustable)

Proper geometry setup and alignment

Power-assisted steering for ease of use

Fast-road focused setup with excellent stability and control

This is a Cobra that can be driven and enjoyed properly, not just admired.

Interior & Electrical

The cockpit has been finished to a standard befitting a high-end build:

Fully retrimmed black leather interior, including:

Seats

Dashboard

Door cards

Rear bulkhead / firewall

Classic analogue-style dashboard

Modern digital instrumentation concealed behind period-style gauges

Bespoke wiring loom built specifically for this car

Stainless detailing throughout

Clean, uncluttered and authentic presentation with discreet modern reliability

Mileage, Documentation & Provenance

580 miles from completion

Extensive history file including:

Build records

Invoices and component documentation

IVA certification

Registration paperwork

Summary

This is a serious AK427 Cobra, built from one of the most respected platforms available and executed privately to an exceptionally high standard. The specification rebuilt V8, Tremec 5-speed, BMW power steering, adjustable Jaguar suspension, stainless upgrades and fully leather-trimmed interior places it well above the average replica.

Correctly registered, ultra-low mileage and ready to be enjoyed immediately, this is a turn-key, investment-grade Cobra replica offered at a very realistic level.