The AC Shelby Cobra’s story is a tale of a legendary transatlantic partnership. Designed by the independent British manufacturer AC Cars, the Cobra was first introduced in 1962. AC Cars would build, paint, and assemble cars (without the drivetrain) and ship them to Shelby in the US to do the finishing touches, drop the drivetrains in, and put them on sale. Early 1963 saw the MkII come into the market with a mechanically redesigned front end. The Cobra now had rack and pinion steering (with the steering rack from the MGB and the steering column from the VW Beetle), while retaining the transverse leaf spring front suspension. Most Shelby Cobras were fitted with Ford 289ci (4.7L) V8s. Several variants were developed for various types of motorsports, including the S/C (semi-competition) models, which were unsold race cars that were detuned and made road-legal to sell to the public. An original S/C is said to sell for as much as US$1.5 million today. Sadly, setbacks in motorsport and other factors resulted in the Cobra being a failure (financially) for both Carroll Shelby and Ford, leading to the discontinuation of the AC Shelby Cobra in 1967. Despite this, the Shelby Cobra has become a fan favorite, as seen by the number of replicas being produced even today like the one here produced by Factory Five Racing.
This 1965 Cobra is finished in blue with white Shelby stripes running down the middle, which is an iconic color combination for Cobras. The interior is black, making the chrome (forward slanted) gear stick and the wood-rimmed, 3-spoke steering wheel stand out. The gauge cluster and the dash-mounted rear-view mirror are also very characteristically '60s. There’s also a fire extinguisher mounted between the seats for good measure. The many Shelby emblems on both the exterior and the interior (including the Cobras stitched on the seats) remind you exactly which car you’re in. This car also has air conditioning, interior lighting, and true knockoff racing wheels.
At the heart of this machine is a 302ci V8 with multi-port fuel injection, reportedly clocking 400hp on the dyno. Drilled and slotted rotors help bring all this power to a stop when needed, and the independent rear suspension helps in the corners. And it’s not just numbers on a piece of paper either, as this car is reported to have been raced at several tracks by the current owner.
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Factory Five Racing
302ci V8
5-Speed Manual
RWD
Blue Exterior
Black Interior
Air Conditioning
Independent Rear Suspension
True Knockoff Racing Wheels
Interior Lighting
Drilled And Slotted Rotors
Dyno At 400 Horsepower
Raced On Several Tracks Reported By Current Owner
Multi-Port Fuel Injection
AutoMeter Gauges
Wood Grain Steering Wheel
Fire Extinguisher
Simpson 4-Point Racing Harness
The original AC Cobra, or Shelby Cobra as it’s popularly known, is a relatively rare bird in the automotive scene. Under 1,000 examples were made between 1962 and 1967, making it rarer than many modern supercars and hypercars! The Cobra was the result of an unholy union between a compact British Roadster and a brutish American V8, and the only man who dared to try such an union was the legendary Carroll Shelby. Naturally, the Cobra soon separated the boys from the men, so to speak. Taming a Cobra was one of those things that marked you out as a real racing driver. Naturally, with such low production, original Cobras are scarce on the market, and when they do pop up, move for high six, or even seven figure sums! No worries, though, because if you don’t mind a replica, outfits such as Factory Five are ready to assist. One of their creations is up for sale today, a 1967 Shelby Cobra Replica from Germantown, Maryland. This Cobra is a replica of a Mark 4 Roadster example, and packs a 351ci Windsor under the hood. So if you want something thrilling to drive every now and then, this is the definitive car for those all-analog, raw, visceral driving thrills that no modern machine can even come close to delivering.
Automotive marriages are often a lovely thing to see, and looking back at history, there was no better combination than the man, Carroll Shelby, partnering up with AC cars to bring to life the legendary Shelby Cobra. With a reported 4,859 miles on its clock and hailing from Whispering Pines, North Carolina, this 1967 Shelby Cobra Replica is almost the real deal and brings you the ultimate bang for buck.
The AC Cobra, also known as the Shelby Cobra is one of those madcap machines that only a person like Carroll Shelby could conceive of. Shelby wondered what would happen if he took a diminutive British roadster like an AC Ace, and stuffed an American V8 into its engine compartment. Surprisingly AC Cars was game, and the Cobra was the result. Produced between 1962 and 1967, less than 1,000 were made – naturally, it was a fearsome beast to drive, and really challenged you to respect it. Today, finding an original Cobra is hard, not to mention very expensive. Cars change hands for six or even seven-figure numbers! Thankfully, there are some fine replicas available at much less outlay. In fact, we’ve got one here right now – check out this 1966 Shelby Cobra Replica from Troy, Michigan! It's got a massive V8 under the hood, all those Cobra styling cues and touches, and is even comes with an automatic transmission to make it easier to drive – something that the original never offered. If you’re interested in netting this snake, call or DM us right now.
The original AC Cobra, or Shelby Cobra as it’s popularly known, is a relatively rare bird in the automotive scene. Under 1,000 examples were made between 1962 and 1967, making it rarer than many modern supercars and hypercars! The Cobra was the result of an unholy union between a compact British Roadster and a brutish American V8, and the only man who dared to try such an union was the legendary Carroll Shelby. Naturally, the Cobra soon separated the boys from the men, so to speak. Taming a Cobra was one of those things that marked you out as a real racing driver. Naturally, with such low production, original Cobras are scarce on the market, and when they do pop up, move for high six, or even seven figure sums! No worries, though, because if you don’t mind a replica, outfits such as Factory Five are ready to assist. One of their creations is up for sale today, a 1967 Shelby Cobra Replica from Germantown, Maryland. This Cobra is a replica of a Mark 4 Roadster example, and packs a 351ci Windsor under the hood. So if you want something thrilling to drive every now and then, this is the definitive car for those all-analog, raw, visceral driving thrills that no modern machine can even come close to delivering.
Automotive marriages are often a lovely thing to see, and looking back at history, there was no better combination than the man, Carroll Shelby, partnering up with AC cars to bring to life the legendary Shelby Cobra. With a reported 4,859 miles on its clock and hailing from Whispering Pines, North Carolina, this 1967 Shelby Cobra Replica is almost the real deal and brings you the ultimate bang for buck.
The AC Cobra, also known as the Shelby Cobra is one of those madcap machines that only a person like Carroll Shelby could conceive of. Shelby wondered what would happen if he took a diminutive British roadster like an AC Ace, and stuffed an American V8 into its engine compartment. Surprisingly AC Cars was game, and the Cobra was the result. Produced between 1962 and 1967, less than 1,000 were made – naturally, it was a fearsome beast to drive, and really challenged you to respect it. Today, finding an original Cobra is hard, not to mention very expensive. Cars change hands for six or even seven-figure numbers! Thankfully, there are some fine replicas available at much less outlay. In fact, we’ve got one here right now – check out this 1966 Shelby Cobra Replica from Troy, Michigan! It's got a massive V8 under the hood, all those Cobra styling cues and touches, and is even comes with an automatic transmission to make it easier to drive – something that the original never offered. If you’re interested in netting this snake, call or DM us right now.
The original AC Cobra, or Shelby Cobra as it’s popularly known, is a relatively rare bird in the automotive scene. Under 1,000 examples were made between 1962 and 1967, making it rarer than many modern supercars and hypercars! The Cobra was the result of an unholy union between a compact British Roadster and a brutish American V8, and the only man who dared to try such an union was the legendary Carroll Shelby. Naturally, the Cobra soon separated the boys from the men, so to speak. Taming a Cobra was one of those things that marked you out as a real racing driver. Naturally, with such low production, original Cobras are scarce on the market, and when they do pop up, move for high six, or even seven figure sums! No worries, though, because if you don’t mind a replica, outfits such as Factory Five are ready to assist. One of their creations is up for sale today, a 1967 Shelby Cobra Replica from Germantown, Maryland. This Cobra is a replica of a Mark 4 Roadster example, and packs a 351ci Windsor under the hood. So if you want something thrilling to drive every now and then, this is the definitive car for those all-analog, raw, visceral driving thrills that no modern machine can even come close to delivering.
Automotive marriages are often a lovely thing to see, and looking back at history, there was no better combination than the man, Carroll Shelby, partnering up with AC cars to bring to life the legendary Shelby Cobra. With a reported 4,859 miles on its clock and hailing from Whispering Pines, North Carolina, this 1967 Shelby Cobra Replica is almost the real deal and brings you the ultimate bang for buck.
The Ferrari 250 GT holds the distinction of being one of the most pricey classic cars to get your hands on. That’s no surprise, because Maranello made mere three-figure numbers of these cars, and today, they easily exchange hands for sums of money that resemble a telephone number! However, if you’re not crazy about authenticity, you can get yourself a replica like this 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 250GT Roadster Replica. Built by Candido Cavaliere, its been modeled after the classic Ferrari 250 GT, and based on a 1988 Chevy Corvette – that’s the C4 for you. In fact, the car has been customized so extensively that you wouldn’t tell that it sat on Corvette underpinnings. Now, it’s up for sale in St. Petersburg, Florida with a mere 100 miles on the clock.
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