2004 Pilgrim Sumo Cobra – 3.9 Rover V8 – Properly Registered, Low Mileage, Galvanised Chassis, Wilwood Brakes – £29,995
Offered by AMM International is this striking 2004 Pilgrim Sumo Cobra, finished in Le Mans Blue Metallic with black leather interior and matching blue mohair soft top. Powered by the legendary Rover 3.9-litre V8 and built to a high turnkey specification, it combines the unmistakable Cobra presence with quality engineering and the reassurance of proper DVLA registration.
Unlike many replicas with questionable paperwork, this example was correctly registered new in 2004 as a Pilgrim Sumo Sports with full DVLA SVA approval. It appears on the V5C as Pilgrim Sumo Sports, with an age-related plate (AU04 BXG) rather than a donor rebody or undesirable Q-plate.
With just 15,900 miles from new, six owners (the previous keeper retained it for over 10 years), and always garage-kept, it remains a well-preserved, accident-free Cobra with the right upgrades for both drivability and longevity.
Key Details
Year: 2004 (First registered 19/03/2004)
Make/Model: Pilgrim Sumo Cobra
Engine: 3.9L Rover V8 turnkey spec with fuel injection
Gearbox: R380 5-speed manual, robust and correct for this application
Mileage: 15,900 miles
Registration: AU04 BXG (age-related plate, not Q-plate)
V5C: Registered correctly as Pilgrim Sumo Sports
Owners: 6 total – previous keeper for 10+ years
Accident History: None
Storage: Always garage kept
Chassis: Galvanised excellent corrosion protection and long-term durability
Mechanical & Build
Rover 3.9 V8 smooth, characterful, and reliable with plenty of grunt
Fuel injection system, improved drivability over carb setups
R380 5-speed gearbox, durable and well-matched to the V8
Stainless tubular headers feeding side-exit exhausts with chrome guards, unmistakable Cobra soundtrack
Wilwood Superlite 4-pot front brakes, the desirable Pilgrim upgrade
Disc brakes all round for modern stopping performance
Twin rollover hoops a rare and desirable safety/cosmetic upgrade
DVLA-assigned VIN (SABTVR…) confirming full SVA approval
Full build specification documented with invoices
Interior & Trim
Black leather seats with grey carpeting
Alcantara-trimmed dashboard and transmission tunnel, more refined than standard builds
ETB / Smiths-style white-faced instruments
Momo sports steering wheel with Cobra badge
Leather gaiters for gearstick and handbrake
Immobiliser fitted
Matching blue mohair soft top
Condition: Excellent order throughout with only light age-related wear
Wheels & Exterior
Finished in Le Mans Blue Metallic (also referred to as Ocean Blue Metallic)
Image 3-piece split-rim alloy wheels:
Front: 7.15” x 17”
Rear: 9.15” x 17”
Chrome detailing: bumpers, twin roll hoops, mirrors, flip-top fuel cap, windscreen surround, locks & hinges
Aluminium stone guards
Condition: Paintwork presents with a deep gloss finish and only minor blemishes; chrome in excellent order
Highlights
Proper DVLA SVA registration (huge plus for resale & insurance)
Pilgrim Sumo listed correctly on V5C (not donor, not Q-plate)
Genuine 15,900 miles from new
Six owners, last long-term keeper of 10+ years
Accident-free, always garage kept
Galvanised chassis rare, corrosion-resistant, and sought after
Wilwood brake upgrade correct specification buyers want
Twin rollover hoops desirable safety and style upgrade
Premium Image split-rim alloys valuable, period-correct upgrade
Le Mans Blue Metallic with matching soft top – timeless and eye-catching
Refined interior with Alcantara dash, Momo wheel & ETB gauges
Summary
This Pilgrim Sumo Cobra is a properly built and registered example with the specification enthusiasts seek: a galvanised chassis, Wilwood brakes, premium Image wheels, twin rollover hoops, and correct DVLA SVA paperwork. At just 15,900 miles, it offers an excellent entry point into Cobra ownership without stretching to the £40k+ commanded by AK, Dax, or Superformance builds.
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