AC 428 Frua

About the AC 428 Frua

The AC Frua was built in the UK using an Italian body (built onto the extended Cobbra chassis by Frua in Italy), and an American Big Block Ford V8 engine. The car had fully independent racing type coil spring suspension all round. Lack of funds prevented full development of the car and it suffered from a hot cockpit from the warmth of the engine. Gearbox options were a 4 speed manual or a 3 speed automatic. It was similar in appearance to the maserati Mistral, but only the door handles and front quaterlights were shared. It was fitted with a limited slip Salisbury differential.

Tubular steel chassis with welded steel body
Transmission : 3 speed auto or four speed manual, rear wheel drive.
Front and rear suspension : independent, coil springs
Brakes : discs front and rear with twin servos
Engine : all iron pushrod, V8 with four-barrel Holley carb
Steering : Rack and pinion