One of the rarest pure sports cars in the world is the AC Cobra, also known as the Shelby Cobra. It's the result of a collaboration between Carroll Shelby and British sports car maker AC Cars, and saw a brutish American V8 crammed into the engine bay of a pert British roadster. The result was one of the most capable sports cars of the time, a true driver’s challenger. Less than 1,000 official Cobras were made, which means that getting your hands on one is a high six figure investment – if you can find someone willing to sell, that is. Thankfully, we’ve got this 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Backdraft Racing for sale for much less. With a Ford Racing engine under the hood and plenty of original-inspired bits, this car is as close as you can get.
Black Magic with Eminent White Stripes is the official color code of this 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Backdraft Racing and we’ve got to say, it’s simply jaw-dropping. In fact, it is the RT4 model which boasts a larger chassis. Yes, the Cobra itself is a head-turner, but this particular car with this color scheme and aftermarket 18-inch polished wheels really elevates things to a whole new level. Since the Cobra is an open-topped car, you can easily see the interior as well, protected by elements such as a driver-side roll bar in chrome. Further chrome elements include chrome exterior trim and chrome side-exit exhaust pipes. The two-seat interior of this 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Backdraft Racing comes in black, with German leatherback seats and a German-style leather-wrapped dashboard. You’ve also got a wood steering wheel, black four-point safety harnesses, and upgraded digital gauges. That’s it, really.
Packing a monstrous 427ci Ford Racing V8, this car enjoys a reported 480hp when called for. The engine has been upgraded with a Holley carburetor MSD ignition kit and Ford Racing brushed engine dress-up kit. A five-speed manual gearbox from Tremec – a T5 to be exact – sends power to the rear wheels through a 3.55 rear axle ratio. We’re also told that the car has upgraded BMW front and rear independent suspension and BMW front and rear disc brakes. This is truly a car that must be experienced to be appreciated.
1966 Shelby Cobra Replica By Backdraft Racing
427ci V8
Holley Carburetor
5-Speed Manual
RWD
Black Magic Exterior w/ Eminent White Stripes
Black Interior
Upgraded w/ 427ci Ford Racing V8 Engine
Tremec T5 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Upgraded w/ Holley Carburetor
MSD Ignition System
Ford Racing Brushed Engine Dress Up Kit
Chrome Exterior Trim
Chrome Side Exhaust Pipes
Ceramic Coated Headers
Upgraded w/ BMW Independent Front & Rear Suspension
Upgraded w/ BMW Front & Rear Disc Brakes
3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
Limited Slip Differential
Aftermarket 18" Polished Wheels
German Style Leatherback Seats
German Style Leather Dash
Upgraded w/ Digital Gauges
Wood Steering Wheel
Black 4-Point Safety Harnesses
Chrome Driver Side Roll Bar
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.
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.
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.
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