Mk IV AK1041 for sale

[MkIV Lux]

Offered for sale in Germany
https://www.german-car.net/fahrzeuge/kom195/

[AK1041]

Hi, my name is Markus from South Germany near Stuttgart. I bought the mentioned AK1041 MK IV and I'm very happy. Unfortunately, I have to wait some weeks until the car will arrive at it's new home.

AK1041 disappeared by end of 1998. From then on it remained in a business office, never driven and without registration. Now it will come back on the road!

Because I'm an AC newbie, I would like to learn more about AC and Autokraft history. Could someone recommend literature or other sources?

How can I get more information about my AK1041 MK IV like production date, first delivery, configuration, all what's available.

Is there a register for MK IV Cobras, were I can write in? I read that for AK1041 there is a registration in the Shelby American World Registry. Is this a book, which is still available, or how should I imagine this registry?

Happy to be an AC driver now and a member of this forum.

Best regards

Markus

[Flyinghorse]

Markus- I would become a member to access the MK IV register details and be involved with the club.
Bob Langley is the membership secretary and MK IV register keeper.
There's a few details worth checking and getting the register up to date if required with recent changes.
Lovely photos of the car on advert  - Weber IDA's look impressive.Flat under dash, so despite low mileage has been modified a bit.

From personal experience the gearboxes ( certainly Tremec T5 world class) struggle with 300bhp+ and the sales advert says circa 493bhp(500ps).
I've had to rebuild mine and add a strengthening plate.Depends how you drive it as well. Draining and changing the atf fluid in the gearbox is a good indicator of health.
Yours may have been upgraded( the plate)  or be a Borg Warner T5  ( before Tremec took over build) ( I don't know the safe Borg Warner bhp safe bhp ratings )
Also what type of clutch & material ( ie standard vs McLeod)you have makes a difference.

[dkp_cobra]

Hi Markus,

I suggest that you register to the German Cobra Forum https://ac427.de/xenforo/. There are at least five MK IV owners.

And you can have a look at my MK IV in detail here: https://forum.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=192.0

Kind regards,

Peter

[AK1041]

Markus- I would become a member to access the MK IV register details and be involved with the club.
Bob Langley is the membership secretary and MK IV register keeper.
There's a few details worth checking and getting the register up to date if required with recent changes.
Lovely photos of the car on advert  - Weber IDA's look impressive.Flat under dash, so despite low mileage has been modified a bit.

From personal experience the gearboxes ( certainly Tremec T5 world class) struggle with 300bhp+ and the sales advert says circa 493bhp(500ps).
I've had to rebuild mine and add a strengthening plate.Depends how you drive it as well. Draining and changing the atf fluid in the gearbox is a good indicator of health.
Yours may have been upgraded( the plate)  or be a Borg Warner T5  ( before Tremec took over build) ( I don't know the safe Borg Warner bhp safe bhp ratings )
Also what type of clutch & material ( ie standard vs McLeod)you have makes a difference.

Hello Flyinghorse,

the engine was built up bei American Car Service in Düsseldorf, a well know and race experienced company for US engines and race cars. They mounted a high performance gear box from D&N, I hope they knew what they did. I guess the new gear box was highly necessary because of 650Nm torque.

[AK1041]

Hi Markus,

I suggest that you register to the German Cobra Forum https://ac427.de/xenforo/. There are at least five MK IV owners.

And you can have a look at my MK IV in detail here: https://forum.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=192.0

Kind regards,

Peter

Hi Peter, thanks for your hints

[westcott]

Hello Markus, you can drop me a message for information exchange, I'm close to Saarlouis. Feel free to join us in Saarlouis for our Saar-Lor-Lux Cobra IG Meeting, July 24.-26.

You will met at least 3 other MK IVs and their owners or the other way arround !

[AK1041]

Hello westcott,

Unfortunately, I saw your posting to late, but to be honest, my Cobra arrived at it's new home last Friday and is waiting for registration. Information exchange is highly welcome, will contact you asap.

Markus