- 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Backdraft Racing
- Ford Performance Boss 302ci Small-Block V8
- 4-Barrel Carburetor
- Tremec 5-Speed Manual
- RWD
- Indigo Blue Exterior
- Black Interior
- White Racing Stripes
- Backdraft Racing RT3 Tubular Steel Space Frame
- Front & Rear Independent Suspension Based On BMW E36 M3 Components
- Independent Rear Differential
- Rack & Pinion Steering
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Front-Mounted Radiator
- Side-Exit Exhaust w/ Perforated Heat Shields
- Cobra-Style Knockoff Wheels
- Polished Driver-Side Roll Bar
- Racing Harnesses
- Wood-Rimmed 3-Spoke Steering Wheel
- Cobra-Branded Shift Knob
- Front & Rear Quick-Jack Bumperettes
- Current Owner Reports Built by Backdraft Racing Team In 2008
- Current Owner Reports One-Owner Vehicle
This 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Backdraft Racing brings together the unmistakable open-top Cobra formula with a more modern performance-oriented foundation. According to the current owner, the car was built by the Backdraft Racing team in 2008 and has remained a one-owner vehicle, while the odometer currently shows approximately 7,856 miles. Its specification centers on a Ford Performance Boss 302ci small-block V8, a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission, an RT3 tubular steel space frame, independent suspension at all four corners, and four-wheel disc brakes. Finished in Indigo Blue with white racing stripes and equipped with side-exit exhausts, knockoff-style wheels, and a driver-side roll bar, this Backdraft offers the classic Cobra appearance with the mechanical hardware expected of a purpose-built performance roadster.
Exterior and Interior
The exterior of this 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Backdraft Racing is finished in Indigo Blue and accented by contrasting white racing stripes running over the body. Its wide roadster proportions are complemented by Cobra-style knockoff wheels, front and rear quick-jack bumperettes, and a polished driver-side roll bar. A pair of side-exit exhausts with perforated heat shields runs beneath the doors, adding another unmistakable Cobra-inspired detail while giving the car a suitably purposeful profile. The interior of this 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Backdraft Racing is finished in black and maintains the focused, minimalist character expected from this style of roadster. A wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of the driver, while a Cobra-branded shift knob operates the floor-mounted Tremec manual gearbox. Racing harnesses provide a more competition-inspired seating arrangement, and the polished driver-side roll bar rises immediately behind the cockpit. With few distractions between the driver and the controls, the cabin keeps attention firmly on the experience of operating the car.
Engine
At the heart of this Backdraft Racing Cobra is a Ford Performance Boss 302ci small-block V8 fed through a 4-barrel carburetor. Power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels through a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission, giving the driver direct control over the V8 and its side-exit exhaust soundtrack. Underneath, the Backdraft Racing RT3 tubular steel space frame is paired with front and rear independent suspension based on BMW E36 M3 components, an independent rear differential, rack-and-pinion steering, and four-wheel disc brakes. A front-mounted radiator handles cooling duties, completing a mechanical package designed around the lightweight, analog nature of the Cobra roadster formula.
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.
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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