Carroll Shelby’s rise to prominence began when he won the coveted international 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 while driving an Aston Martin. It was this exposure to sleek and fast European cars that pushed him to build the AC Cobra in 1962. The car absolutely dominated the then Corvette-dominated racetracks. It went on to win the World Manufacturers’ GT Championship beating the then longtime GT champions, Ferrari. The AC Cobra, more commonly known as the Shelby Cobra, was produced until 1967 with iterations as the Cobra, MKII, and the MKII. Up for the taking is a 1965 Shelby Cobra MKIII replica built by Factory Five Racing. The car features many modern upgrades and just 350 miles on the odometer.
Staying faithful to the original AC Cobra 427 design, the Factory Five Racing team has done an incredible job with this replica 1965 Shelby Cobra MKIII. The Cobra is finished in black with Charcoal racing stripes running the full length. The exterior features an authentic chrome-on-brass windscreen, vintage rear and side view mirrors, vintage-style headlight assembly, red dual tail/brake lights, winged amber turn signals, dual aluminum side louvers, crafted steel side pipes with integral mufflers, and original front and rear quick-jack bumpers with fasteners. It sits on a set of Team III Halibrand replica wheels in silver.The interior features a full black leather appointment with original British-style bucket seats in black with tubular steel frames. Other noticeable aspects include a padded dash cover, aluminum dash, toggles and indicator lights, complete carpet set, all authentic trims and gauges, a 4-point Simpson racing H-harness for the driver and passenger, and a vintage-style Mota Lita steering wheel.
This 1965 Shelby Cobra MKIII replica is not just about the authentic looks, it is host to the custom built Smeding Performance 427 Windsor engine coupled with a Tremec TKO 600 five-speed manual transmission. Power is rated at 505hp which is all sent to the rear wheels. The Cobra uses Ford Racing disc brakes all around, a Ford Racing rack and pinion with custom valves and AN braided lines, a single chrome driver roll bar, and a Power Master gear drive starter.
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Factory Five
Custom Built Smeding Performance 7.0L 427 Windsor V8 Engine
Tremec TKO 600 5-Speed Manual Transmission
RWD
Black/Charcoal Exterior
Black Leather Interior
505hp & 537lb-ft of Torque
Engine Built with Dart 4 Bolt Main Block, Forged Crank, Pistons and H-Beam Rods
Edlebrock RPM Heads and Intake
Quick Fuels 750 CFM Mechanical Double Pumper
Pertronix Flame Thrower Distributor and Coil with Spark and Rev Control
7-Quart Canton Oil Pan with Baffles
Billet ATI Flywheel
Ford Racing Cobra Clutch Assembly with Neutral Safety Switch
Ford Racing Disc Brakes
Black with Charcoal Stripes
Team III Halibrand Replicas Wheels
Single Chrome Driver Roll Bar
Four Way Race Seatbelts
Quick Time Steel Bell Housing
Mota Lita Steering Wheel
Vintage Rear and Side View Mirrors
Power Master Gear Drive Starter
Ford Racking Rack and Pinion with Custom Valves and AN Braided Lines
Denny’s Custom Balanced Driveshaft
Ford Racing 8.8 Traction Lock Differential with Yukon Gear Axles, 390 Gear Set and Trick Flow Bearing Support Cover
Cobra Air Cleaner with Holman-Moody Filter
Power Master 140 Amp Race Alternator
Prothane Urethane safety Motor Mounts
Jet-Hot Ceramic Coated Header Side Pipes and Heat Shields
Current Owner Reports Factory Five Frame with Body and Internal Panels
Current Owner Reports Sheet Metal Panels Have Been Chem-Filmed And Anodized Silver
Moroso Antifreeze Expansion Tank
Koni Coil Over Nitrogen Adjustable Suspension
Ford Racing Cobra Four Wheel Disc Brakes With EBC Yellow Kevlar Pads
Stainless Brake Lines With Braided Stainless Lines At The Calipers
Le Mans Gas Cap With A 15 Gallon Tank With Protective Cover
Holley Red Electric Fuel Pump With An In-Line Fram Filter And Braided Stainless AN Lines
AFCO 4 Inch Radiator With Electric Fan And Custom Tubing Connected To The Engine
Power Master Gear Drive Starter
Ford Racking Rack And Pinion With Custom Valves And An Braided Lines
Current Owner Reports All Suspension And Steering Bushings Are Urethane
Team III Halibrand Replica Wheels For Street Use
Good Year Eagle GT II Tires
Mota-Lita Steering Wheel
Auto Meter Replica Gages With Mechanical Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Water Temp
Body Prepared And Finished By Whitby Motorcars, Greensboro NC
Color Is Black With Narrow And Wide Charcoal Ghost Stripes
Hidden Trunk Hinges
Rolled Cockpit Edges
Vintage Rear And Side View Mirrors
Leather Dash Board And Vintage Adjustable Leather Seats
Leather Rear Fender Guards
Polished Aluminum Trim Rings On The Seat Belts And Roll Bar
Replica Reverse Type Shifter
Master Battery Cut-Off Switch On Drive Shaft Tunnel
Fully Carpeted Interior And Trunk
Halon Fire Extinguishers On The Tunnel And Trunk
Optima Battery Located In The Trunk.
Simpson Four-Way Seat Belts Mounted To The Frame
Single Chrome Roll Bar Mounted To The Frame
NOS Original Emblems And Badging
Power Windshield Wipers
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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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.
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