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08-16-2007, 08:20 PM
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Ac Autokraft Cobra Mk Iv In Australia
I ONLY KNOW OF ONE AUTOKRAFT MK IV IN AUSTRALIA, I SAW THE CAR AT DUTTONS IN THE LATE 80'S EARLY 90's AND HAVE NOT HEARD OF IT SINCE, ANYONE EVER SEEN IT OR HAVE ANY INFO ON WHERE IT IS. IT WAS RED .
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Lewis,
I know the car you are talking about. There we actually at least three Alloy bodied ACMkIII's in Duttons in the 90's. On BRG with classic leather, one red and one dark blue (either off white or Silver stripe). There was also an FIA. They were there around the time of the Dutton sponsored GP Rallye, and had his custom porsche he made for Targa (1992 I think).
After all that, can't tell you where they are today 
You could try contacting them directly, Geoff has always been helpful with enquiries from enthusiasts.
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08-16-2007, 09:57 PM
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mkiv
thanks for the info ,i would like to find out wherethey are as i have just purchased one from the states.
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08-16-2007, 10:30 PM
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Lewis,
What made you go to the expense of bringing this model in from the USA???
Ben
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08-17-2007, 12:09 AM
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No Original Ac Mk Iv Here In Aus For Sale
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08-17-2007, 12:12 AM
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And you can register it OK - how does the law apply to your new car. Is it LHD?
Hope to see it at nationals. 
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08-17-2007, 12:51 AM
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OK,
But what makes this model so special over other kit cars over here?
(Not stirring - I have not heard of these)
Ben
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08-17-2007, 12:55 AM
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Oh oh....dont call it a kit Ben!
Technically it is a real AC (I think)- Im sure Lewis will give you all the background.
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08-17-2007, 01:00 AM
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For starters it has an aluminium body...  |
08-17-2007, 01:23 AM
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Hi Stef Your Car Is Perfect. The Way A Cobra Should Be. My Car Is A 1987 Autokraft Mkiv ,was Sold New In The States And Went To Hawaii 9 Years Ago For A Fiftieth Birthday Present, And Lived In A Garage Most Of That Time. It Has 6,000 Miles On It, So It Is Like Brand New. I Will Probably Register It In Western Australia , Where You Can Rego A Car Left Hand Drive. Ship It Back To Melbourne And Take It Out On Special Ocasions. When The Suns Out.
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08-17-2007, 01:25 AM
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these cars were made under licence from ford (part owner) and AC cars on the original tooling.
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08-17-2007, 01:57 AM
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This thread goes into a little history on the Mk IV. They have a great rep.
AC MkIV Cobras
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08-17-2007, 02:24 AM
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Lewis, I am somewhat confused! You have posted in the ads section that you seek an AutoKraft any condition and age. Why? Spare parts?? Please explain.
Stef
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I AM LOOKING FOR ANOTHER ONE FOR A FRIEND OF MINE. THE BLACK CAR YOU CAN SEE WAS ONE THAT I PURCHASED LAST WEEK AS WELL, BUT THE DEAL FELL THROUGH WHEN AT THE 9th HOUR FOUND OUT THE CAR WAS ORIGINALLY WHITE, CANT TAKE THE RISK IT MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEFORE. THIS CAR IS STILL FOR SALE IN THE U.S. IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED
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Thanks for the link - now I get it.
Nice car Lewis, hope to see it one day.
Ben
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08-18-2007, 02:34 AM
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Lewis
Congratulations on your purchase of #1203.
I think the red AC you mention is in a museum in WA. Glenn Coad or Jeff Dutton can assist there - previously indicated.
There is a red AC in Melbourne also.
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08-18-2007, 04:29 AM
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thanks for the info.
i have not been to jeffs new showroom yet so i might go and see if i can get some info from him.
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Congratulations, youve got a fantastic car. Im probably not telling you anything new, but not only were the Autocraft cars made with the original tooling as mentioned before, but the owner of Autocraft Brian Ingliss was obsessed with the quality of his cars. Apparently the cars he produced were of an incredible standard.
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08-18-2007, 09:26 PM
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but not only were the Autocraft cars made with the original tooling
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There seems to be some doubt if an original wooden 427 body buck was ever owned by Brian. He definitely had 289 & FIA bucks, but it seems he might never have been able to get an original 427 one. One thing is certain, is that not all the original tooling was still in existance, so a lot of it was remanufactured. Just what I have read/heard. Not that it makes much difference to me either way.
But I'm not taking anything away from the Autokraft's, they are a great car in their own right.
If you are after a premium aluminium Cobra replica that is refined and easy to live with, then the Autokraft is a great choice. But it's still a replica/recreation.
If you are after a premium aluminium Cobra replica that is raw and aggressive as the originals were, then something like a Kirkham is a good way to go.
Just my 2 cents worth.
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