AC 289 Sports
The period AC 289 Sports combines a Ford small-block engine with a coil-spring chassis.
What to check before buying
Verify model identity from the chassis and suspension, and reconcile engine numbers and later changes against the build and restoration history.
COB 6124 was titled Mark II in the RM catalogue. The recorded chassis and later history identify it as an AC 289 Sports.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| COB 6120 | Sept 2016RM Sotheby’s · London 20161967 AC 289 Sports 'Cobra' | UnsoldEstimate GBP 450,000 to GBP 500,000 | Auction evidence |
| COB 6124 | Aug 2006RM Sotheby’s · Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction 20061967 AC Cobra Mark II | SoldUSD 275,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
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Factory specification and chronology
- Factory purpose
- Road
- Body styles
- Roadster
AC combined the Ford 289 with its coil-spring chassis. Published totals differ and may describe different scopes.
Alternative names
Also recorded as AC 289 Sports Cobra, AC 289 Sports Mk III.