Introducing the AKSS – Replica of the iconic 1957 sports car

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Historic charm with modern engineering

The AKSS is a recreation of  the iconic 1957 sports car. Manufacture of the AKSS builds upon 30 years experience from its sister company, AK Sportscars, who have achieved an unrivalled reputation in the quality, reliability, and durability of their AK-427 Cobra replica.

Classic style

The AKSS follows the beautiful flowing lines of the original 1950’s sports car to produce a replica faithful to the original timeless design. Even the fuel injection throttle bodies recreate the presence of triple twin-choke Weber carburettors.

Exhilarating performance

The fuel-injected 4.2 litre Jaguar XK engine is tuned to ensure that rapid progress can be made with ease on the open road. Yet with a wide power band, the AKSS remains docile in traffic to allow fuss-free urban driving.

Modern road manners

Using modern brake pad material and discs on all four wheels, the AKSS provides reassuring stopping power to match the performance in any conditions. Modern independent suspension on all four wheels ensures that the driver can explore the dynamic abilities of the car to the full whilst retaining a comfortable ride on longer journeys.

Exclusive Ownership

Each AKSS is an individually hand-built vehicle ensuring limited production. Only a lucky few will be able to own this elegant style icon and experience the pride and enjoyment that ownership brings.

Modules for complete self build

Chassis

Ladder type with partial backbone
Integral steel bulkhead
Powder coated in black as standard. Colours POA
Integral top and bottom radiator frames
Modified XJ40 front uprights (exchange)
Tubular top and bottom wishbones (front)
Tubular bottom wishbones (rear)
Rear differential support arms
Engine and gearbox mounting plates
Handbrake mounting plate
Shortened drive shafts
Seat belt mountings

Body
Finished in grey gel coat
Body temporarily bolted to chassis
Doors and bonnet pre hung
Boot lid and hinge
Doors fitted with catches and hinges attached
Dashboard with integral open glovebox and dash top
Transmission tunnel top panels x2
Exhaust cowling in grey gel coat
All body holes pre cut or marked

Reconditioned front and rear axles
Reconditioned rear hubs
New inner and outer wheel bearings front and rear
Reconditioned differential with ratio changed to suit AKSS
New front ball joints top and bottom
4 new XJ40 shocks with new springs
Uprated Nitron shocks and springs available at extra cost
Reconditioned caliper carriers
Reconditioned front and rear calipers
New pads front and rear
New handbrake shoes
Steering column including U/Js
Period steering wheel and collapsible mount
Power steering rack
Power steering motor
New track rod ends
Handbrake cables x3 (1 from lever, 2 to hubs)
Handbrake pulley and compensator assembly

4 correct ‘Dunlop’ pattern period steel wheels
Wheel nuts and sleeves
4 spinners
4 centre caps
4 Continental tyres
‘Dunlop’ wheel decals

Handbrake lever assembly
Aluminium handbrake lever handle
Brake servo and master cylinder with integral reservoir and clevis pin
Clutch master cylinder with integral reservoir and clevis pin
Brake pipe and fittings to include T pieces and unions
Clutch pipe and fittings and unions
4 brake flexies
1 clutch flexy
Pedal box
Flexible fuel pipe complete with fittings and jubilee clips
Swirl pot
Fuel tank
High pressure fuel pump
Fuel pressure regulator
Fuel filter

Throttle cable
Catch tank
Catch tank hoses
Catch tank unions for D type cam cover
Horn
Stainless steel exhaust manifold
Stainless steel silencer with twin angled tailpipes
Silencer fixings
Silencer heat shield with fixings
Windscreen washer reservoir including pump
Battery tray
Battery
Battery terminal covers
2 bonnet stays
Heatmat reflective sheeting
Aluminium foil finishing tape

AKSS wiring loom 2 piece – main and bonnet
Connectors and relays
Loom fitting kit
Emerald K6 ECU
ECU loom
Set of period instruments to include speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, voltmeter, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge
Switches to include side/head lights, hazards, rear fog, screen washers, wipers, heated front screen.
Switch guard panel
Period switch labels
Dip/main beam switch, ignition, starter button, horn button, period indicator switch
Warning lights: indicator x2, main beam, ignition, low brake fluid, oil pressure
Dashboard fitting kit

Bumper set 5 piece
Headlights and mounts pair
Headlight covers and surrounds pair
Headlight rear covers (modified)
Sidelights front
Tail / brake lights
Reflectors x2
Indicators x4
Side repeaters x2
Rear number plate light
Rear fog light
Bonnet handles x 2
Bonnet straps (leather) x2
‘AKSS’ badge
Windscreen wiper spindles x2 (machined and lengthened)
Windscreen wipers x2
Windscreen washer jets x2
Washer jet tubing

Dashboard and dashboard top fixing kit
Cover dashboard and dashboard top in leather effect vinyl
Interior mirror
Cover door cards x2
Internal door release cord x2
Transmission tunnel cover in vinyl x2 pieces
Fixing screws and collars for transmission tunnel covers
Sill covers vinyl x2
Seat cushions leather covered x5 pieces
Gear knob, gaiter and escutcheon
Handbrake handle (alloy), gaiter and escutcheon
Roll of quality interior carpet to cover floor, sides of tunnel and door pockets
Hinge covers x2
Seat belts x2
Seat belt body guide
Seat belt mounting brackets
Steering wheel

Jaguar XK engine refurbished and rebuilt to include coil pack, crankshaft trigger wheel and timing pick up
Toyota 5 speed gearbox
Bell housing to mate engine to gearbox
Clutch
Clutch slave cylinder

Remove all brightwork
Remove bonnet, boot lid and doors
Prep and paint
Re attach brightwork, bonnet, boot lid and doors

AKSS chassis finished in black powder coat (colours POA)
Body finished in grey gel coat temporarily bolted to chassis
Reconditioned front and rear axles complete
Set of 4 uprated Nitron shocks with new springs
Reconditioned differential with ratio changed to suit AKSS
Reconditioned front and rear calipers
New pads front and rear, with new handbrake shoes
Power steering rack and motor, with new track rod ends
Handbrake cables x3 (1 from lever, 2 to hubs)
4 correct ‘Dunlop’ pattern period steel wheels with tyres, wheel nuts, spinners and caps
Brake and clutch lines fitted with s/s brake flexies to calipers
Stainless steel fuel tank and swirl pot fitted, with fuel lines fitted from tank to engine
Cooling system complete with radiator plumbed into alloy header tank, 16” Pacet fan and thermostat
Bonnet and doors pre hung with catches and hinges attached
Boot lid, lid hinge and dashboard supplied but not fitted

Full Factory Build

£90,785 ex VAT, £108,942. inc VAT

Car in modular form for self build, excluding engine, gearbox and paint

£49,071 ex VAT, £58,885 inc VAT

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