Petersen car museum’s special Cobra for sale
The replica was donated to the Petersen automotive museum by Superformance. Photos: Petersen Museum
The famous Petersen automobile museum in Los Angeles is holding its annual fundraising auction this weekend with a special replica of a 1962 AC Shelby Cobra up for grabs.
The Cobra replica is a slab-side model that was recently donated to the Petersen Automotive Museum by its manufacturer, Superformance.
The car has been driven less than 1600km since its construction was completed.
It has a Ford V8 engine and only 1600km on the clock.
Power comes from Ford V8 paired to a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, and the fiberglass body is finished in metallic Guardsman Blue.
Additional equipment includes black interior upholstery, Wilwood disc brakes, a Salisbury limited-slip rear end, 15in wire wheels, a Moto-Lita steering wheel, and Stewart Warner instrumentation.
The 15in chrome wire wheels are a stand out of this replica, up for auction.
The hand-laminated fiberglass body is finished in Guardsman Blue metallic and mimics that of the Shelby Cobra Mk II with narrow fender flares, a center-fill fuel tank in the trunk, and Talbot-style mirrors. Features include chrome bumpers with overriders, an original-look aluminum front grille, and dual exhaust outlets. Adjustable wind wings and the side mirrors are mounted to a chrome-plated brass windshield frame.
The 15in chrome knock-off wire wheels wear Firestone Champion tyres and are mounted over outboard Wilwood disc brakes all around. The suspension consists of transverse leaf springs and SPAX adjustable shocks front and rear.
The cockpit has black trim that matches the panels.
The cockpit is trimmed in black with a matching dash panel, door inserts, and carpets. Features include bucket seats, competition-style lap belts, Plexiglas sun visors, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, and a chrome passenger grab handle. The upright shifter is equipped with a T-handle reverse lockout.
The Moto-Lita steering wheel features a wood rim and wears an AC-branded horn button. Stewart Warner instrumentation includes a speedometer and tachometer behind the wheel, along with five auxiliary gauges and an analog clock in the center of the dash fascia.
The bid is US$72,000 (NZ$110,000) with three more days to run.
The replica is being sold at auction as part of fundraising for the museum.
