One of the of all time was, not surprisingly, the direct result of one of the most influential automotive collaborations to date. The Cobra, the result of a partnership between British marque and stateside racer-turned-entrepreneur , quickly captured the imagination and admiration of motoring enthusiasts on both sides of the pond. Its popularity was propelled by its success on track, and one example that played an important part in forging that winning legacy will cross the auction block through |Cars on September 13.

With a name seemingly longer than the vehicle itself, this 1966 AC Cobra 4.7-Liter Two-Seat Competition Hardtop Coupé has a backstory that’s both convoluted and captivating. Anchoring its provenance is not only the fact that it was campaigned prolifically into the 1980s, but

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