Brian Angliss - the founder of AutoKraft - had a small restoration business in the 1970s and was specialized in the legendary Shelby Cobra. In 1982, he obtained the name rights and the right to build Cobra-shaped cars from AC Cars Ltd. Ford became aware of the beautiful roadsters and so in 1987 a collaboration with AutoKraft took place and the company was authorized to use the Cobra name and logo from then on. It is therefore only understandable that the Cobra Mk IV produced in Surrey, England, is regarded in the scene as the legitimate successor or continuation of the original Shelby Cobras from the 1960s. Like these, the Mk IV has a tubular frame chassis, a wide alloy body and a Ford drivetrain - about 480 vehicles were produced between 1986 and 1996. Our car - AK1238 - was built in January 1989 and delivered to the Swiss importer Exclusive Cars in Versoix. As Cobras were difficult to sell at the time, the car remained with the importer and was exhibited on their stand at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1990. In June of that year, the Mk IV was registered for the first time and used as a demonstration car. In August 1995, with 1’150 kilometres on the clock, the beautiful roadster was finally taken over by its first and so far, only private owner. Due to his emigration in August 2000, he deregistered the Cobra and parked it in his dry garage for almost 24 years. As he didn't want to part with his beloved roadster and to avoid damage as far as possible, he treated himself to a drive with the dealer plates of a garage friend at least once a year every time he visited his old home. In May 2024, the AC was taken out of its home and carefully put back into operation. With around 4’900 driven kilometers, the Cobra is in remarkably original condition. The Ford 5-litre V8 with fuel injection and catalytic converter delivers 228 hp and runs perfectly, and the 5-speed gearbox shifts absolutely correctly and crisply. The last veteran MOT has been performed in June 2024.