- Windsor 351ci V8
- Ford 4 Speed Manual Transmission
- 4 Wheel Disc Brakes
- Front Coilovers
- Rear Trailing Arms with Coil Springs and Shocks
- New Clutch
- New Intake
- New Carburetor
- Wide Fenders
- Push Style Racing Bumpers
- Hood Scoop
- Full Roll Hoop/Bar
- Fender Vents
- Black Leather Interior
- Padded Fiberglass Dash
- Side Wind Wings
- Sun Visors
- Door Packets
- Replica Carrol Shelby Signature on Dash
- Side Pipe Exhaust
- MSD Ignition
- Dual Electric Fans
- Ford 9 inch Rear
- Simpson Racing Harnesses
- Cobra Air Grabber
- Ribbed Valve Covers
- Halibrand Style Wheels
- Knock Off Center Hubs
- Race Car Style Build
- Gen 1
The original Shelby Cobra, actually called the AC Cobra, is a British-American collaboration that came together to give the automotive world something truly wondering. AC Cars (Britain) and Carroll Shelby (American) are the two main parties in this enthralling story that would see an American V8 stuffed into a diminutive British roadster, creating something that scared nearly everyone who dared drive it as hard as possible. Less than a thousand original Cobras were made, which means that the replica market is booming. After all, the beauty of a replica is that you can customize it accordingly. Enter this 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica, that’s reportedly a race car style build of a Gen 1 Cobra. And now, this 10,000-mile beast can be yours!
Exterior and Interior
This wide-fendered 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica wears red paint that will make it instantly noticeable no matter where you park it. Then, you’ve got a hood scoop, fender vents, push-style racing bumpers, and a full roll hoop/bar system for some safety – remember that a Cobra is a permanent open-topped car. The car rides on Halibrand style wheels with knock-off center caps for that quintessential sixties racer look and feel. But, it does have headlamps, taillamps and turn signals, to make it road legal. The two-seat interior of this 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica comes with black leather seats and Simpson racing harnesses in contrasting red. You’ve got very little in the way of comforts. There are door pockets, sun visors, side wind wings, and a padded fiberglass dashboard. The driver gets three pedals, a black gear shift knob and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. The passenger gets a replica Carroll Shelby signature on the dashboard to gaze at, and perhaps, pray to, while the driver is having fun. That’s all there is, and that’s all you need. You don’t even need music, because when the engine gets into its element, it will play a dominating soundtrack via its side-exit exhaust pipes.
Engine
This 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica uses a Ford 351ci Windsor V8, paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox and a Ford 9-inch rear end. There’s a new intake, new carburetors, a new clutch, ribbed valve covers, a Cobra air grabber, and MSD ignition. Dual electric fans ensure that the engine temperature is maintained even under racing conditions. Meanwhile, the four-wheel disc brakes and front coilovers plus rear trailing arms with shock absorbers ensure that handling and stopping power are suitably matched to the brawny V8.
This 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Backdraft Racing delivers the kind of raw, analog experience that made the original Cobra such an icon, while adding the more modern chassis engineering Backdraft is known for. Showing just 3,314 miles, this example is powered by a 427ci Ford Racing V8 paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. Finished in Gray Metallic with racing stripes over a black leather interior, it brings together classic Cobra proportions, a big-block-style powertrain, side-exit exhaust, knock-off-style wheels, and an unmistakably purposeful cockpit.
This 2010 Factory Five Shelby Cobra MkIV Replica Roadster is one of just 15 special 15th Anniversary Editions produced, giving it a much more exclusive identity than a typical Factory Five build. Finished in Yellow with Cardinal racing stripes over a Black interior, it combines classic Cobra-inspired proportions with a carefully curated anniversary specification and serious performance hardware. Highlights include a Ford Motorsport Boss 302ci crate V8, Holley HP multi-point electronic fuel injection, a 5-speed manual transmission, custom Moser 8.8-inch rear end, Koni double-adjustable coilovers, and engraved 15th Anniversary Halibrand-style knock-off wheels. Special badging, exclusive gauges, anniversary floor mats, and extensive polished and engine-turned detailing further distinguish this limited-production roadster.
This 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Factory Five Racing brings the classic Cobra formula together with a performance-focused modern build. Constructed around a Factory Five Racing Mark III Roadster body, it is finished in Charcoal Gray Metallic with Silver racing stripes over a Black interior. Its specification centers around a 363ci Stroker V8 built by Smeding, a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission, side-pipe exhaust, 4-wheel disc brakes, aftermarket alloy wheels, and a number of driver-focused upgrades. The result is a lightweight, open-top roadster with the raw V8 character and unmistakable proportions enthusiasts expect from a Cobra-style build.
This 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Backdraft Racing delivers the kind of raw, analog experience that made the original Cobra such an icon, while adding the more modern chassis engineering Backdraft is known for. Showing just 3,314 miles, this example is powered by a 427ci Ford Racing V8 paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. Finished in Gray Metallic with racing stripes over a black leather interior, it brings together classic Cobra proportions, a big-block-style powertrain, side-exit exhaust, knock-off-style wheels, and an unmistakably purposeful cockpit.
This 2010 Factory Five Shelby Cobra MkIV Replica Roadster is one of just 15 special 15th Anniversary Editions produced, giving it a much more exclusive identity than a typical Factory Five build. Finished in Yellow with Cardinal racing stripes over a Black interior, it combines classic Cobra-inspired proportions with a carefully curated anniversary specification and serious performance hardware. Highlights include a Ford Motorsport Boss 302ci crate V8, Holley HP multi-point electronic fuel injection, a 5-speed manual transmission, custom Moser 8.8-inch rear end, Koni double-adjustable coilovers, and engraved 15th Anniversary Halibrand-style knock-off wheels. Special badging, exclusive gauges, anniversary floor mats, and extensive polished and engine-turned detailing further distinguish this limited-production roadster.
This 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Factory Five Racing brings the classic Cobra formula together with a performance-focused modern build. Constructed around a Factory Five Racing Mark III Roadster body, it is finished in Charcoal Gray Metallic with Silver racing stripes over a Black interior. Its specification centers around a 363ci Stroker V8 built by Smeding, a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission, side-pipe exhaust, 4-wheel disc brakes, aftermarket alloy wheels, and a number of driver-focused upgrades. The result is a lightweight, open-top roadster with the raw V8 character and unmistakable proportions enthusiasts expect from a Cobra-style build.
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