AC 427

Overview

Produced:	1965-1973
Types:	Convertible,2 doors,2 seats Coupe,2 doors,2 seats

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In 1965 AC introduced the 427 as a luxury alternative to its macho Cobra. The 427 used the same Ford 427 cubic inch V8 as found in the Cobra, coupled to a choice of either a manual or automatic gearbox. The 427 featured elegant bodywork designed by Italian coachbuilders Frau with a choice of open or closed coupe roofs.

In 1967 the 427 became the 428 with the arrival of the tamer 428 cubic inch V8, which also came from Ford. The new engine was less powerful than before, although this is hardly relevant as it still boasted a staggering 345bhp. Production of the 427/428 series finally ended in 1973 after only 80 cars had been built.

Engines

Capacity	Config	Model	Bore/Stroke	CR
6997cc	V8 OHV	Ford 'big inch' V8
7016cc	V8 OHV	Ford 'big inch' V8

Drivetrain and Suspension

Drivetrain	Steering	Front Suspension	Rear Suspension
	Rack-and-pinion	Independent/Coil Springs	Independent/Coil Springs

Performance

Top Speed	0-60	SQM	MPG	Engine Pwr	Comment
140 mph	5.9 s			345 bhp 6500

Brakes

Front	Rear	Comment
Disc	Disc

Auction Sales History

Lot Num	Description	Auctioneer	Date	Hammer Price	Hammer Price (inc premium)
242	1968 AC 428 Convertible	Bonhams	1 Sep 2006	£36000.00	£41100.00
921	AC 428 Convertible	Cheffins	12 Jun 2004	£29000.00	-
011	AC Frua 428 (1969)	H&H Sales Limited	7 May 2003	-	£24725.00
227	AC 428 Convertible (1972)	Bonhams	24 Feb 2003	£18400.00	-
046	Grac Formule France (1968)	Poulain LeFur	16 Dec 2002	Not sold
108	AC 428 Convertible (1971)	Bonhams	6 Sep 2002	-	£24150.00
300	AC Shelby Cobra 427 Mk111 (1966)	Bonhams	17 Aug 2002	Not sold
015	AC Frua 428 (1969)	H&H Sales Limited	29 May 2002	-	£34650.00
144	AC 428 (1971)	Bonhams	11 Mar 2002	-	€116720.00
260	AC 428 Convertible (1967)	Bonhams & Brooks	18 Aug 2001	-	$77300.00
050	AC Frua 428 (1971)	H&H Sales Limited	25 Jul 2001	£12200.00	-
043	AC Shelby Cobra 427 Sports (1966)	H&H Sales Limited	6 Jun 2001	£140000.00	-
033	AC 428 Convertible (1965)	Christies	26 Mar 2001	-	£19975.00
022	AC Cobra (1970)	Coys	6 Mar 2000	-	£15879.00
075	AC 428 (1967)	Coys	22 Nov 1999	-	£15291.00
062	AC 428 (1967)	Coys	10 May 1999	Not sold
608	AC 428 Convertible (1969)	Brooks	14 Apr 1999	Not sold
784	AC 428 Coupe (1969)	Brooks	12 Jun 1998	Not sold
038	Facel Vega HKIIA (1967)	Poulain LeFur	30 Mar 1998	Not sold
048	AC Frua 428 (1971)	H&H Sales Limited	19 Nov 1997	Not sold
024	AC MA 200 (1968)	Parkes	6 Sep 1997	£5800.00	-
811	AC Cobra BRA 427 (1972)	Brooks	20 Jun 1997	-	£15812.00
086	AC 428 Coupe (1971)	BCA	7 Apr 1997	Not sold
070	AC Cobra 289 (1969)	ADT	22 Apr 1996	-	£8400.00
033	AC 428 Convertible (1972)	Christies	19 Feb 1996	£25500.00	£29325.00
476	AC 428 Convertible (1969)	Brooks	23 Jun 1995	£30000.00	-
041	AC 428 Coupe (1973)	Christies	27 Feb 1995	Not sold
497	AC 428 2+2 (1969)	Sothebys	10 Jul 1993	£27000.00	-
156	AC Shelby American (1965)	Brooks	19 Jun 1993	Not sold
142	AC 428 (1972)	Brooks	22 Jul 1992	£20000.00	-

Magazine Articles

Title		Pages
Article	Hard to Find Harder to Resist - Ferrari 330 GTS vs AC428 vs Maserati Mistral Spider	88
Publication	Classic Cars November 2004	88
Hard to Find Harder to Resist - Ferrari 330 GTS vs AC428 vs Maserati Mistral Spider - Exclusivity, high performance and gorgeous looks are all yours with these three convertibles if you can find one to buy.

Article	Modified - Fast and Furious	72
Publication	Classics Monthly June 2007	72
Modified - Fast and Furious. AC 428

Article	Grand Designs	110
Publication	Classic & Sports Car July 2004	110
Grand Designs - Richard Heseltine goes to Gran Turismo heaven to pick a winner from five of the greatest GTs. Aston Martin DB6 Vantage, Iso Grifo, Jaguar E-type 4.2 Series 2, Chevy Corvette Sting Ray, AC428