AC 427 Frua

(1966 - 1973)

Brand:

AC (also known as AC Cars)

Country:

United Kingdom

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AC 427 Frua Cabriolet

AC 427 Frua Coupé

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Shelby Cobra 427 - breathtaking

May 13, 2026 — Bruno von Rotz 56

As if the Shelby Cobra 289 wasn't fast enough, Carroll Shelby went one better in 1964 and introduced the Cobra 427 with a seven-liter V8 and over 400 hp. This sports car was actually supposed to dominate the racetracks, but the number of units required for homologation was missed, so most of the cars were sold as "softer" road versions. However, "gentle" was not to be taken too literally, as a test drive with an original Cobra 427 shows.

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