VIN:
CCX-3-3964
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
With timeless design and big-block power under the hood, this 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica offers an exhilarating driving experience in a track-inspired, street-legal package. Built by West Coast Cobra Moto and located in Huron, Ohio, this replica captures the soul of the original with a Ford 460ci V8, a muscular stance, and a blue-with-white-stripes finish that’s instantly recognizable. With just 8,066 miles on the clock, it’s a lightly used and well-kept tribute to one of the most iconic sports cars ever made.
A legend whichever way you look at it, the AC Cobra or Shelby Cobra is a car that was the result of Carroll Shelby’s engineering genius and AC Cars of Britain’s experience with diminutive open-topped sports cars. Stuffing an American V8 into a compact British roadster body created this mad machine, of which less than 1,000 original examples were made between 1962 and 1967. Today, getting your hands on an original Cobra is a difficult and rather expensive task. It’s not uncommon to find mint examples of the original being sold for high six, or even seven figure prices. Thankfully, outfits such as Factory Five Racing exist, and build fine replicas. They even endow them with some modern touches and creature comforts, such as what this 1965 Shelby Cobra by Factory Five Racing comes with. Available in Harbor Springs, Michigan, this car has just 3,000 miles to its name. Let us tell you all about it.
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.
With timeless design and big-block power under the hood, this 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica offers an exhilarating driving experience in a track-inspired, street-legal package. Built by West Coast Cobra Moto and located in Huron, Ohio, this replica captures the soul of the original with a Ford 460ci V8, a muscular stance, and a blue-with-white-stripes finish that’s instantly recognizable. With just 8,066 miles on the clock, it’s a lightly used and well-kept tribute to one of the most iconic sports cars ever made.
A legend whichever way you look at it, the AC Cobra or Shelby Cobra is a car that was the result of Carroll Shelby’s engineering genius and AC Cars of Britain’s experience with diminutive open-topped sports cars. Stuffing an American V8 into a compact British roadster body created this mad machine, of which less than 1,000 original examples were made between 1962 and 1967. Today, getting your hands on an original Cobra is a difficult and rather expensive task. It’s not uncommon to find mint examples of the original being sold for high six, or even seven figure prices. Thankfully, outfits such as Factory Five Racing exist, and build fine replicas. They even endow them with some modern touches and creature comforts, such as what this 1965 Shelby Cobra by Factory Five Racing comes with. Available in Harbor Springs, Michigan, this car has just 3,000 miles to its name. Let us tell you all about it.
The Shelby Cobra, or AC Cobra was the result of a British-American collaboration. AC Cars of Britain was known for making compact British roadsters. They caught the attention of iconic American racer and tuner Carroll Shelby, who wondered the all-important question of what would happen if you stuck a V8 inside a compact body. The result was the AC Cobra or Shelby Cobra, a true driver’s car that had to be respected if you wanted to extract maximum performance from it. Furthermore, less than 1,000 official Cobras were made between 1962 and 1967, making the car rarer than many exotics produced since then. However, the burgeoning Cobra replica market means that you don’t need to cough up the typical seven-figure price tag that an original Cobra in mint condition may command. Instead, you can get something, like this 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica for much less. The current owner reports that documentation is included with the sale of this Colorado-based car. So, what are you waiting for? Can you rise to the challenge and tame a Cobra? The car will teach you a lot about performance driving too – just remember to be gentle at first.
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