Burglers have stolen a distinctive, home-built AC Cobra car from an address in Canberra’s north.

Sometime between 9:30am yesterday and 1:30am today, the red Cobra was stolen from an address in Palmerston.

The car is believed to be the only one of its kind in Canberra.

ACT police have urged anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area to contact Crime Stoppers.

Police also warned that anyone who knowingly purchased stolen property would face consequences for the serious criminal offence.