Owning and driving an American classic like a Shelby Cobra is a dream for many; the iconic design and performance were arguably Carrol Shelby's most incredible creation and the golden standard of open-top motoring. Present today is a way you can live out your dream by driving off in this 1965 Factory Five Cobra Roadster we have today. With a reported 8,500 miles on the clock, this build by Factory Five closely represents the real deal and is ready for your driving pleasure.

Exterior and Interior

The folks over at Factory Five know how to do a Shelby Cobra replica right. Don't take our word for it; look at this 1965 Factory Five Cobra Roadster. Sporting a blue exterior, this car pays tribute to the original design and has white racing stripes running across the car. This build takes it up a notch and even comes with "427" badging on the fenders of the car and side exhausts as well. Giving this car an aggressive stance is a set of period-correct wheels finished in silver. Moving away from the timeless design you are greeted with a black interior on this 1965 Factory Five Cobra Roadster. The interior cabin is geared to make you drive more and spend less time admiring this beauty from afar. The wooden steering wheel sports the "Cobra" insignia, with the current owner reporting that this car sports the original gauge layout for added authenticity.

Engine

Open the hood of this 1965 Factory Five Cobra Roadster, and you will find a 302 CI V8 motor capable of pushing out more than 300+ BHP. The impressive performance figures and the car's light weight make for an exciting drive and one that you can toss around on a track and have a good time. Ensuring you enjoy every ounce this car offers, this American classic sends its power to the car's rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and an 8.8 rear end for better traction; you also get better stopping power with disc brakes on all corners.