The '60s was an epic time for the automotive world and back in the US, the muscle car scene was brewing some of the world's most iconic motors. While the 60s was a time that brought many heroes to the automotive world, one stands out like a sore thumb - the legendary Shelby Cobra. Planning on getting your hands on a Shelby Cobra? It's easier said than done, with limited examples making their way to market and each example setting record highs in value, getting your hands on one is a dream. Present today is your way of living out your dream and takes shape with this 1965 Shelby Cobra RT 4 Replica Backdraft Racing. With a reported 2,400 miles on the clock, this replica build is an almost identical representation of the original and built to enhance your weekend drives.
Dressed in a lovely Guardsman Blue exterior, this 1965 Shelby Cobra RT 4 Replica Backdraft Racing is a looker from every angle. In true '60s muscle car fashion you have a white racing stripe running across the car. This replica build is done to perfection and boasts every detail perfectly, all the way from the side exhaust to the wheels finished in silver to match the exterior. The black interior of this 1965 Shelby Cobra RT 4 Replica Backdraft Racing is built for function. The current owner reports no air conditioning to save on weight, a wood grain steering wheel for that classic drive feel and leather bucket seats to provide you with the ultimate driving position when cruising or negotiating tough corners on track.
The Shelby Cobra wasn't just a looker, it was also a true performance powerhouse. The one responsible for all its performance prowess? The legendary 427 V8 motor. The 427 V8 has always been the golden standard for unrivalled muscle car performance. While this 1965 Shelby Cobra RT 4 Replica Backdraft Racing may be a replica build, the 427 V8 underneath the hood provides the best in muscle car performance. A closer look at the engine bay and you are treated to custom valve covers, and an upgraded air filter and housing. In true muscle car fashion, this performance powerhouse channels all its performance to its rear wheels through a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission. To ensure you stop as fast as you go, the current owner reports disc brakes in place.
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica by Backdraft Racing
427ci V8
Tremec TKO 5-speed Manual Transmission
RWD
Guardsmen Blue Exterior
White Racing Stripes
Black Leather Interior
Build # 2593 - 08/2023
2,400 Miles
VMS 427 X v3FI 550HP / 510TQ
VMS Turkey Pan Assembly
Holley Sniper EFI
Hose Candy Stage 1
427 Cobra Valve Covers
Deluxe Oil Cooler with Thermostat
Backdraft Aluminum Radiator And Shroud Upgrade
Backdraft Racing Aluminum Motor Mounts
Aluminum Fuel Tank (18-Gallon) With Internal Fuel Pump For Fuel Injection
Paint And Chrome Engine Compartment
Twin Disc Clutch Upgrade For Lighter Pedal Fee
LED Headlights
RAY DOT Mirrors
3M Invisishield Paint Protection Rear Only
Hurst Short Shifter in White
Passenger Side Seat Slider
Glove Box
Cam Lock style Harnesses with Silver Hardware
Autometer Gauges
Front & Rear Suspension Independent
Front Wheels 18”
Rear Wheels 18”
Upgraded Nitto 335 Rear Tires
Front & Rear Power Disc Brakes
Chrome Side Pipes, with Ceramic Coated Headers
Dual Chrome Roll Bars
Quick Jack Bumpers
Dual Hella Driving lights in Grill Area
Extra Set Of Keys
Leather Dashboard
Wood Steering Wheel
Black Frame
Current Owner Reports Never Tracked or Raced
Current Owner Reports Dino Video Upon Request
This 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica can be considered to be good for your health. It’s a machine that will re-energize your mind, body, and soul. Built in tribute to one of the greatest American-British automotive collaborations, this Champagne-colored beauty is actually a brute under the skin. It’s got a 427ci V8 sending generous servings of power and torque to the rear wheels. Inside, you’ll enjoy a nice Saddle Brown passenger cabin with nothing but the bare essentials for a good time – digital detox galore! There’s even a burgundy soft top to keep you protected from the weather. With just 300 miles reported on the clock and two keys included with the sale, this vehicle currently resides in St. Cloud, Florida.
Want a Shelby Cobra in your life but can’t stretch to the six-figure sums that originals tend to change hands for? No worries, consider a replica like this sub 33,000-mile 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica Backdraft Roadster. With its catchy blue and white striped paint job, punchy 347ci V8 under the hood and overall sense of raciness, this car currently resides in Murphy, North Carolina. And let us tell you, it’s true to Carroll Shelby’s vision of the original Cobras to a great degree. That pert British roadster body, the massive American V8 thrust under the hood and barely fitting inside, the ludicrous driving experience, it’s all right here for the taking! A plate on the car reveals that the car was built in South Africa by Tr-Tec Pty Ltd.
The original AC Cobra, or Shelby Cobra as it’s popularly known, is a relatively rare bird in the automotive scene. Under 1,000 examples were made between 1962 and 1967, making it rarer than many modern supercars and hypercars! The Cobra was the result of an unholy union between a compact British Roadster and a brutish American V8, and the only man who dared to try such an union was the legendary Carroll Shelby. Naturally, the Cobra soon separated the boys from the men, so to speak. Taming a Cobra was one of those things that marked you out as a real racing driver. Naturally, with such low production, original Cobras are scarce on the market, and when they do pop up, move for high six, or even seven figure sums! No worries, though, because if you don’t mind a replica, outfits such as Factory Five are ready to assist. One of their creations is up for sale today, a 1967 Shelby Cobra Replica from Germantown, Maryland. This Cobra is a replica of a Mark 4 Roadster example, and packs a 351ci Windsor under the hood. So if you want something thrilling to drive every now and then, this is the definitive car for those all-analog, raw, visceral driving thrills that no modern machine can even come close to delivering.
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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