AUTOMOTIVE
Clive Sutton , Founder and CEO : “ We have a long history with the Cobra , so it holds a special place in our hearts . Many of our customers grew up adoring this model , so we ’ re confident of a warm reception for our Cobra range . Offering the world ’ s only Shelby-licensed Cobras is a source of great pride and we can ’ t wait to share these special vehicles with enthusiasts everywhere .”
Priced from £ 124,950 on-the-road , the Clive Sutton MKII Slab Side Cobra is a sanctioned continuation of the original Shelby Cobra 289 that first appeared in 1962 . Built on the Tojeiro-styled round tube chassis and featuring original style transverse leaf spring suspension ensures an exceptionally authentic driving experience .
The V8-engined MkIII is priced from £ 123,950 on-the-road and features a wider body with wider wings and wheel arches , side exiting exhaust pipes , and is the only Cobra replica built under license from Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc . Paired with a Tremec fivespeed transmission , independent front and rear suspension and Wildwood power-assist disc brakes , the MkIII has the performance capabilities to live up to its predecessor ’ s racing prowess .
The Clive Sutton MkIII-R takes the classic Cobra proportions and adds fresh styling cues to achieve an aggressive look . The £ 136,950 on-the-road model features functional aero enhancements that include a distinctive rear diffuser and a body-contour front splitter .
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