by Mike Gulett The AC 428 has a British chassis, an Italian body and an American V8 engine; so international. It is related to the AC Shelby Cobra, both with European style and American muscle similar to an Iso Grifo. The one pictured … [Read more...]
AC 428: If Shelby Had Gone Italian
March 27, 2019 By 10 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - Actually Shelby knew the Italians could whack out bodies like nobody’s business, and after the first Cobra coupe was bodied entirely in the U.S. body wise (by Bill Honda) he sent the remaining five chassis to Carrozzeria Gran … [Read more...]
Car Of The Day – AC 428 Frua Convertible For Sale
October 31, 2015 By 7 Comments
UPDATE - One reader has suggested that this may be a fraudulent ad on eBay because all of the photos are from a well known dealer. by Mike - In 1965 AC realized that they needed a grand touring model that could appeal to wealthy … [Read more...]
AC And The AC 428 Frua – An Evolution Of The Cobra
February 23, 2015 By 12 Comments
by Mike - AC has an interesting history going back to the very early days of the 20th century, with a list of some wonderful cars that carried the AC badge including the AC Bristol and the AC Ace, which transformed into the AC Shelby Cobra with … [Read more...]
Only A Little Steam From The Engine At Daytona – AC 428 Frua Spider
February 13, 2014 By 3 Comments
by Mike - Alexander Oet left a Comment on the Post, Iso Adventures In Belgium and sent in photos of his beautiful AC 428 Frua Spider. Text and photos by Alexander Oet The AC Frua is a fantastic Car - had a rally from New York to … [Read more...]
AC 428 Frua – Evolved From The Cobra
November 25, 2012 By 3 Comments
by Mike - The AC 428 Frua attracts a lot of attention. The styling is striking but not as beautiful as the AC Cobra from which its chassis is derived. AC 428 Frua In 1965 AC realized that they needed a grand touring model that could … [Read more...]
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