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Premium BRISCADIEU BORDEAUX

Estimate €80,000 - €100,000
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Description
Cobra Year: 1965 Mileage: 7,000 km on the odometer Model: Backdraft replica Registration document: yes MOT: pending The silhouette of one of the most legendary sports cars Few designs are as instantly associated with performance as that of the Cobra. A long bonnet, a cabin set far back, particularly generous wings and a compact body: its design has a spectacular presence, even when stationary. The car on offer captures this spirit perfectly. However, it is essential to make this clear: this is not an original 1960s Cobra but a Backdraft replica, as the available details clearly indicate. A replica built in South Africa This car was built in South Africa by TR Tec. It is left-hand drive and, most importantly for its use in France, the available information indicates that it has a French vehicle registration certificate. Mechanics to match its appearance Under the bonnet, discretion is clearly not on the agenda. The advertised specification includes a 5.7-litre Ford Big Block V8 producing over 500 chevaux. This figure is worth highlighting, whilst retaining the phrase ‘claimed power’, as the document provided does not include any power measurements or an engine specification sheet to certify it. A spectacular presentation The lines of this replica are also striking, particularly the front and rear wheel arch extensions which double as bumpers. These features play a key role in its highly distinctive aesthetic. Everything about a Cobra is about its visual impact: the sweeping wings, the ratio between the width of the bodywork and the size of the cabin, the seemingly endless bonnet and the car’s very low stance. This is a car that makes no attempt to be discreet. The car on offer This Backdraft Replica has 7,000 km on the odometer. The car has a French registration certificate and its roadworthiness test is listed as pending. However, the current documentation does not detail its service history, the exact date of manufacture, the full mechanical specifications or any work carried out since it was first registered. Given its estimated value, it would be beneficial to add this information to the listing if supporting documents are available. A mechanical experience above all else A Cobra – even a replica – is not a modern sports car designed to isolate its driver. The appeal of such a car lies precisely in its raw character: a low driving position, an open cockpit, imposing mechanics and a very direct connection between the driver and the car. With a claimed power output of over 500 ch, this example must naturally be regarded as a demanding car, the driving of which requires experience, restraint and respect for the mechanics. It is precisely this character that forms part of its appeal to enthusiasts. A replica that must be presented for what it is The term ‘Replica’ must appear clearly in the title and in the specifications. This does not necessarily diminish the vehicle’s appeal. On the contrary, a properly built replica can recreate the appearance and some of the sensations associated with a historic car that has become extremely difficult to obtain. However, its value and appeal must be assessed on the basis of its own characteristics, build quality, mechanical condition, history and legal status – and not by creating confusion with a vintage Cobra. With an estimate of between €80,000 and €100,000, this Cobra is one of the major lots in the sale. This would be far more informative than a simple sales description and would enable the potential buyer to understand the car’s configuration precisely. Key points This Cobra Backdraft Replica is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular cars in the sale. Built in South Africa as a left-hand drive and registered in France, it retains the legendary silhouette of the Cobra whilst combining it with a 5.7-litre Ford V8 said to produce over 500 chevaux. With just 7,000 km on the clock, it offers an experience radically different from the other vehicles in the sale: less focused on nostalgia and more on power, thrills and mechanical spectacle.
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About the sale CLASSIC CARS
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Auction time 10/31/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 10/13/2026 at 5:02 PM
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