1985 ak 1069

[CLGennone]

I am evaluating the purchase of Autokraft 1069 located in Jax, FL and am wondering if anyone has any historical info on this particular vehicle.

It is in seemingly great condition, blk w/blk interior but with no history or records.

I noticed that the throttle is connected to the carb linkage via a cable. Is this standard on AKs? Pedal travel was excessive and I was wondering if this was a common problem and if there was a direct linkage replacement fix out there.

I've had many old Fords, Tigers and such but this would be my first "Cobra".

Thanks to all.

clgennone@cfl.rr.com
www.vintageautosportllc.com

[RodKnock]

Here's what a little google search turned up:

SA9AK3025FA017069 AKA AK1069

Decoder:

SA9 = British Standard
AK = Manufacturer - Autokraft
302 = Engine size
5 = Check sum number
F = Model Year (1985) (G = 1986, H = 1987, J = 1988 K = 1989, L = 1990, M = 1991 N = 1992 P = 1993).
A = Plant A or B
017 = British Standard
069 = Chassis production number since 1985 (Cars not necessarily produced in numerical order).


A Hemmings ad from October 2008:
http://www.hemmingsdigital.com/hemmings/200810/?pg=290

Car was originally painted white?
http://www.acownersclub.com/forum/to...erms=ak%2C1069

This poster “Mark IV” sold 1069 new:
http://www.acownersclub.com/forum/to...hTerms=ak,1069

Previously sold for $61,000 in July 2007:
http://www.acownersclub.com/forum/to...hTerms=ak,1069

Good luck.

[lovehamr]

Did you guys read that Hemmings ad? That gave me a sort of seafood smell all the way over here........

Steve

[PANAVIA]

Just not all that impressed with the AC cars from the 1980's

- in most cases you are bound by emissions , and the parts are a mishmash of 1980s UK stuff (harder to find than 1960s stuff) the cars diverge significantly from the CSX and KMP platforms.

Unless its under 70K -- its a skip.

[Mark IV]

Yes,

The AK cars had a cable system for the throttle. And, yes, I sold it new.