The story of the AC Cobra is an interesting one. AC Cars was a British automaker who produced two-seat sports cars and roadsters. Their offerings caught the eye of legendary American racer Carroll Shelby who wrote to the company in 1961 asking if they could build him a car, but with a V8. AC agreed on the stipulation that Shelby would find them a suitable engine. Chevrolet wasn’t interested, but Ford decided to help out, and the AC Cobra was born. It was sold as the Shelby Cobra in the United States. Here’s a nice contemporary 1965 Shelby AC Cobra SC 427 that’s been built by Contemporary Classic Motor Car. Crafted after chassis number CSX3045, this enthusiast-owned car has been in the same family for thirty years. Coming from Georgia, it’s got just 3,800 miles on it and has reportedly been garaged. The seller says, "This car has everything I think an AC Cobra should have, down to the gauges and wool carpeting".
The styling of the AC Cobra is unmistakable and this 1965 Shelby AC Cobra SC 427 wears all the hallmarks of a muscular and potent sports car. The yellow paintwork makes it gleam in the sunshine, and the blacked-off side exhaust hints at its potency. A set of silver alloy wheels host meaty tires that are necessary to transfer as much power to the road as possible. The interior is in black with wool carpeting, and offers two seats with seat belts and comprehensive Scotts gauges, including a rather interesting counter-clockwise sweeping speedometer. The driver grips a wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel whilst the passenger sees Carroll Shelby’s signature across the dashboard. A fire extinguisher is mounted for added safety.
The Cobra came with very American V8s, and this 1965 Shelby AC Cobra SC 427 has a potent 427ci (7.0L) Ford V8 engine under its hood. It’s got a cast-iron 427FE block, MSD ignition, remote oil filter, Weber intake manifold, original Shelby 427 Cobra style ribbed aluminum valve covers, braided lines and an oil cooler with pusher. Being a SC or Semi Competition variant, the engine should put out around 485hp and around 480lb.ft of torque, enough for a top speed of 185mph. A Tremec 6-speed manual gearbox drives the rear wheels through a Jaguar/Salisbury rear end. The chassis is a round tube ladder type.
Car Location: Georgia Contemporary Cobra built by Contemporary Classic Motor Car Crafted after chassis number CSX3045 Round Tube Ladder Chassis Rear end is Jag/Salisbury setup Cast Iron 427FE engine - big block MSD ignition Tremec 6 speed Original Shelby 427 Cobra original style ribber aluminum valve coveres Braided lines Weber intake manifold Remote oil filter Correct Scott Gauges Wool carpeting Genuine titanium Oil cooler w/ pusher Titled as 1965 Been in the same family for 30 years Enthusiast owned Garaged "This car has everything I think an AC Cobra should have, down to the gauges and wool carpeting" - seller
This 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica, built by Mid States of Nebraska and offered out of Sandy, Utah, captures that iconic energy with a refined custom build. Featuring a balanced and blueprinted 351ci V8, a Ford Thunderbird-sourced automatic transmission, and a custom chassis setup, this replica is all about high-performance style with usability in mind. Read on to find out what else this classic homage offers.
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.
It's been over four decades since the Shelby Cobra sprang to life, and it still manages to elicit gasps and admiration from onlookers. But, as finding an original example is a dream of many, getting your hands on a Cobra replica done right is the best way to experience all that open-top charm and fiery performance. Present today is precisely that: a replica done right, and it takes shape with this 1965 Factory Five Racing Shelby Cobra.
This 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica, built by Mid States of Nebraska and offered out of Sandy, Utah, captures that iconic energy with a refined custom build. Featuring a balanced and blueprinted 351ci V8, a Ford Thunderbird-sourced automatic transmission, and a custom chassis setup, this replica is all about high-performance style with usability in mind. Read on to find out what else this classic homage offers.
Remakes aren't always done to perfection, expectations are high and it's hard to replicate icons. However, Factory 5 are the folks who take that statement and show us remakes that are as great as the icons they are based on. With a built not bought mentality, its cars like this 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica By Factory Five Racing we have today that manage to capture and reinvigorate the spirit of the original for a new breed of collector.
We're here to create a platform to better the automotive industry through communication and transparency. Please treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
Make sure everyone feels safe. Hate speech of any kind is strictly prohibited. Degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, etc. will not be tolerated.
Give more than you take. Self-promotion, spam, or links of any kind are not allowed.
Wholesale
Direct Deal
Upload Inspection
Order Inspection
Modern Vehicle Finance
Classic Vehicle Finance
Document Request
Autrella Rates
60 Days - $999
90 Days - $1499