AC Cobra 427 Replica Manufacturers

Here is a list of the main brands and manufacturers of AC Cobra 427 and 289 replicas, classified by origin (United States, Europe, United Kingdom, etc.) and type of manufacturing (high-end, kit car, or rolling chassis). There are many others…

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🇬🇧 UNITED KINGDOM (historic birthplace of replicas)

DAX (Tojeiro) – one of the oldest English manufacturers; high-performance tubular chassis, very highly regarded.
AK Sportscars – excellent build quality, steel chassis, available in 289 and 427 versions.
Gardner Douglas – monocoque chassis with independent suspension, very high-end fit and finish.
Pilgrim Motorsports – more affordable; Sumo version based on Jaguar or Ford components.
Realm Engineering – manufacturer of the Heritage and C-Type, also offering a very faithful 427.
Southern Roadcraft (SRC) – classic British manufacturer from the 1980s–1990s.
BRA (British Replica Automobiles) – popular kit manufacturer in the 1980s.
Crendon Replicas – ultra-faithful to the original AC, high-end craftsmanship.
Kirkham Europe (under licence) – certain versions imported or assembled in the UK.

Arntz Industries

🇺🇸 UNITED STATES (high-end and authentic Shelby-licensed replicas)

Superformance (Hi-Tech Automotive, official Shelby licence) – probably the best current industrial-quality replica.
ERA (Exact Replica Automobiles) – extremely high level of accuracy and engineering, very close to the original.
Factory Five Racing (FFR) – the most popular in the U.S.; very well designed, more modern, and attractively priced.
Backdraft Racing – high-performance rolling chassis with an authentic look; built in South Africa, finished in the U.S.
Shelby American Inc. (CSX4000/6000/7000) – the only official replicas carrying Shelby serial numbers, in aluminum or composite.
Kirkham Motorsports – hand-hammered aluminum bodywork made in Poland; the ultimate 427 replica.
Contemporary Classics – 1980s pioneer, ERA-like platform.
Unique Motorcars – excellent build quality, very clean assemblies.
Hurricane Motorsports – very robust, reinforced chassis; a solid alternative to FFR.
Shell Valley Classic Wheels – complete range of kits.
Everett-Morrison Motorcars – beautiful 427 replicas, in production since the 1970s.
Lone Star Classics (Texas) – lengthened chassis for improved comfort.
Classic Roadsters – “Cobra 427 Classic II” model.
Antique & Collectible Autos (A&C) – high-performance composite chassis.
B&B Manufacturing – formerly Classic Roadsters II, good build quality.
LA Exotics / Street Beasts – former low-cost production.

Factory Five

Shell Valley

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA

Hi-Tech Automotive – factory producing for Superformance and Backdraft (very high-end).
Iconic GTR / CAV (Cape Advanced Vehicles) – high-end production, also well known for GT40 replicas.

🇩🇪 GERMANY / NORTHERN EUROPE

KCC (King Cobra Cars) – German production from the 1980s–1990s.
AC Schnitzer / RMC – some handcrafted replica builds.
Weineck Cobra 780 cui – road-legal monster with a 12-liter V8 producing 1,100 hp (!).

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🇫🇷 FRANCE

PILGRIM (imported and assembled in France) – very common during the 1990s–2000s.
EMBLEMATIK (Yvelines) – workshop specializing in the restoration, preparation, and assembly of ERA, Kirkham, Superformance Cobras, etc.
B&B France / GVA / PGO (at the time) – a few rare builds.

🇮🇹 ITALY