2014-08-29 07:17:15 | Pekka T. writes:

Modified into a Cobra replica, to be auctioned at: THE BEAULIEU SALE, COLLECTORS' MOTOR CARS, MOTORCYCLES & AUTOMOBILIA
Beaulieu, National Motor Museum
6 Sep 2014 14:00 BST

Auctioneer's description:
c.1990 Gravetti Cobra 427 Replica Roadster
Registration no. DRB 100B
Chassis no. 1B52622DN
Engine no. E90722ARBG
FOOTNOTES
'Don't buy a GE 427 to impress your mother-in-law. Don't buy one as a family runabout. Don't buy one to take your bank manager to lunch. Buy one for the sheer enjoyment.' – Gravetti Engineering.

Rightly regarded as one of the all-time great classic sports cars, the muscular, fire-breathing Cobra succeeded in capturing the hearts of enthusiasts like few of its contemporaries. Only 1,000-or-so Cobras of all types were built between 1962 and 1967, but such was the model's enduring popularity that production was resumed in 1982 under the auspices of Brooklands-based Autokraft.
In parallel with Autokraft's 'official' MkIV version, a worldwide cottage industry of replica-builders emerged to satisfy the continuing demand for the legendary Cobra, making it arguably the most popular 'kit car' of all time.

The car offered here is in the popular Cobra 427 style and was professionally built circa 1990/1991 by Gravetti Engineering, a company that operated out of various premises in Southern England during the 1980s and 1990s. It incorporates a ladder-type chassis and the independent rear suspension from a 1964 Jaguar S-Type saloon. The Cobra takes its identity and nominal year of manufacture from this car, and thus is exempt from road tax, and is registered as a Jaguar. The engine is a Ford small-block V8 of 289ci displacement (4.7 litres), which is equipped with a Holley carburettor and Edelbrock inlet manifold, while the gearbox is a four-speed manual Hurst 'Super Shifter'. The alloy wheels are Halibrand replicas. 'DRB 100B' is finished in dark blue with contrasting bronze bonnet stripes and dark blue leather interior, and comes complete with full weather equipment and a tonneau cover. Recently serviced, this affordable Cobra replica is offered with sundry invoices, technical information, MoT to July 2015 and V5C registration document.
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Please note the correct registration number for this Lot should read: BRD100B