The Shelby Cobra is a rare example of a car that’s highly desirable on both sides of the Atlantic. It’s the result of the prolific Carroll Shelby deciding to take a compact British roadster from AC Cars and stuff an American V8 into its engine bay. The result is a fantastically fearsome beast that’s a true driver’s car, and a race track demon. All in all, less than a thousand official Cobras were made between 1962 and 1967. Of course, at the time, scant thought was paid towards preservation of the model for future generations. This means that high six figure price tags are normal for average-condition cars, with mint examples commanding seven figures. However, plenty of replicas do exist for those who want to get their Cobra fix at a far more reasonable price. Today’s 2016 Shelby Cobra Replica is a prime example, and it’s up for sale in California with just 3,196 miles on the clock.
The 1965 Shelby Cobra is one of the most iconic cars in automotive history, but getting your hands on an original is no easy task. However, the replica community can remedy that, with cars like our featured Cobra replica an excellent option. The car pictured has been built by Backdraft Racing to capture the legendary styling while offering modern performance and reliability. Located in Miami Beach, Florida, this Grey Metallic Cobra Replica is powered by a 351ci V8 engine paired with a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission. With 3,281 miles reported, this car is a turn-key thrill ride, delivering raw driving excitement with classic style.
There are a handful of cars that strike fear and envy upon mentioning their name – the legendary Shelby Cobra was one of them. It's a dream for many to be behind the wheel of one of America’s greatest, with its open top motoring at its finest plus the good old V8 performance ensuring smiles per gallon day. Getting your hands on a Shelby Cobra is a task that is easier said than done, with a few examples making their way to market and fetching sky high prices, one's dream of owning might always end up being a dream. Present today is the best way to live up your dream and takes shape with this 1965 Shelby Cobra BackDraft Racing RT4 Roadster.
