1986 Autokraft AC Mk IV Cobra

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

With incredible power, light weight, and stunning looks, the 1960s Shelby Cobras were the original supercars. However, an authentic Cobra experience can still be had without a million-dollar price tag — in a hand-built continuation model like the aluminum-bodied Autokraft AC Mk IV Cobra.

Autokraft acquired AC’s naming rights and its original tooling in the 1980s, and began building the Mk IV in England. And so the same craftsmen that built earlier AC cars also hand-assembled the Mk IV’s aluminum body, chassis, suspension, brakes, and steering components. The result is a Cobra with modern engineering, original build quality, and an unmatched pedigree that includes registration in the Shelby Registry. A reported 450 Mk IV models were assembled in the mid-1980s.

This Autokraft AC Mk IV Cobra was built in 1986, and its aluminum body, tubular chassis, independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and five-speed manual gearbox remain intact. Autokraft badging adorns the exterior, while the interior wears Smiths gauges.

Minor upgrades have been done to enhance the driving experience: A Ford specialist modified the original 5.0L V8 with aluminum heads, a Ford F303 roller cam, a Ford Racing intake manifold, and supporting modifications for additional power. The clutch and flywheel have been replaced. And ceramic-coated side pipes and a classic riveted wood-rim steering wheel add period-correct appeal.

This example was purchased by the seller in 2025. It is finished in Mercedes-Benz Signal Red with white center stripes and black fender hashes, rides on 15” knockoff-style wheels, and wears original Autokraft badging. The interior features authentic black upholstery and bucket seats, with the odometer showing approximately 12,400 miles.

This aluminum-body 1986 Autokraft AC Mk IV Cobra is now offered at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a clean Ohio title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Rare, aluminum-bodied continuation Cobra

• Finished in Signal Red with white stripes and black upholstery

• 15” knockoff wheels

• Modified, carbureted 5.0L Ford V8

• 5-speed manual transmission

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• Hand-formed aluminum body

• Tubular chassis

• Independent suspension with coil over shocks

• Rack and pinion steering

• 4-wheel disc brakes

• Limited-slip differential

• Bucket seats

• Smiths gauges

• Roll hoop

Modifications

• Ceramic-coated side pipes

• Wood-rim steering wheel

• Alpine head unit

• Aluminum cylinder heads with larger valves and ports

• Ford-spec F303 roller camshaft with roller rockers and a double-roller timing chain set

• Ford Racing aluminum intake manifold paired with the modified original carburetor

• Complete clutch and flywheel assembly

Servicing & Documentation

• According to the seller, the following servicing has been completed:

  • BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires

  • Front coil over shocks

  • Turned rotors and repacked wheel bearings

  • Water pump

  • Fresh fluids

  • Ignition wires

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Known Imperfections

• Images detailing the condition of the 1986 Autokraft AC Mk IV Cobra are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

The current owner states, “I acquired this Cobra in 2025, and though not documented, I believe I’m the fifth owner. The car has been stored in a climate-controlled facility.”

The included clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 1986 Autokraft AC Mk IV Cobra shows registration history in Virginia starting in 1991, and in South Carolina until 2003, with several gaps.

Included Items

• Manufacturer’s literature

• Maintenance receipts

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 Email: mlowney@hagerty.com