Coys Auction - Spring Classics
Royal Horticultural Halls
Elverton St
Westminster
London SW1
Thursday 11 March 2010
Registration Number: WNV964H Chassis Number: CF 41
The AC 428 made its debut at the London Motor Show in 1965. Derived from its cousin the Cobra, it shared a similarly excellent chassis and unbeatable 7-litre Ford V8 engine, the latter endowing it with quite formidable performance. Coachwork was in the Grand Touring style, courtesy of Frua in Italy, and was offered in coupe or convertible form. The 428 aimed, of course, to steal customers from Ferrari, Maserati and Aston Martin. Had it not been so costly it may well have done so, for in terms of speed and comfort it certainly outshone its rivals. Unfortunately its price put it in the same bracket as these thoroughbreds, and since the AC badge did not hold the same prestigious mystique, sales were very slow in coming. Eventually, after a mere 58 coupes and 28 convertibles had been sold, this highly exclusive mod