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1968 AC Cobra (AK427, burgundy and silver, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: AC
Model: Cobra
Variant: AK427
Year: 1968
Decade: 1960s
Colour: Burgundy and silver
Types: Classic Sports car

This catalogue entry records a 1968 AC Cobra AK427 in burgundy and silver, a sports car, from the 1960s.

The 1968 AC Cobra AK427 in burgundy and silver is filed under Classic and Sports car, within the 1960s picture cars.

1960s on screen

Clothing helps distinguish moments within the sixties, and the vehicle choice should be considered beside the wardrobe references for the particular year being filmed. Older cars have a place in a researched sixties streetscape, especially where a row of uniformly recent models would make the neighbourhood feel artificial. A countryside journey needs its own visual references, since the signs and traffic on a rural road differ from those around a city centre.

Possible roles in a production

Access for performers should be tried with the exact sports car, especially when bags or formal costume have to be managed during an entrance. A sports car can appear in a quiet personal arrival, with no need for fast movement to give the vehicle a place in the story. Continuity views of a sports car should include door positions and nearby props, helping separate camera angles describe the same moment at the location.

About this listing

This listing is a 1968 AC Cobra AK427 in burgundy and silver, filed under Classic and Sports car. A search for AC Cobras returns 3 entries. The listed years run from 1965 to 1993. Additional colours listed against this model include black. To look outside this model, start with 371 cars from the 1960s or compare the 5 AC vehicles.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1968 AC Cobra in burgundy and silver for filming?

If the AC Cobra suits your scene, let us know the filming dates and location together with its intended role, and we will investigate the available options.

Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this AC Cobra isn't available?

There are 3 AC Cobras listed, while 5 AC vehicles and 371 cars from the 1960s give you other searches to try for the same scene.

Can it be driven on camera?

The AC Cobra's use in a driving scene must be confirmed for that action, owner and insurance; transport to the production and the drivers are agreed through your brief.

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