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

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
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
6997ccV8 OHVFord 'big inch' V8
7016ccV8 OHVFord 'big inch' V8
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Rack-and-pinionIndependent/Coil SpringsIndependent/Coil Springs
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
140 mph5.9 s345 bhp 6500
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DiscDisc
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
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Article Hard to Find Harder to Resist - Ferrari 330 GTS vs AC428 vs Maserati Mistral Spider
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Publication Classic Cars November 2004
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
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Publication Classics Monthly June 2007
Modified - Fast and Furious. AC 428
Article Grand Designs
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Publication Classic & Sports Car July 2004
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
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