The British and Americans rarely work hand in hand when it comes to cars but turn back the clock a good 50 years ago, and the marriage between AC cars and Carroll Shelby brought life to one of the prettiest and meanest cars around. With original examples fetching eye-watering figures at auction, settling on a replica is the way to go. If you're looking to get a replica done right, it's hard to look past this 1966 Factory 5 Shelby Cobra. With a reported 15,000 miles on the clock, this classic American muscle sports some tricks up its sleeves and is a close representation of an American legend.
A quick look at this 1966 Factory 5 Shelby Cobra and all those iconic lines are present. The stance and look of the car closely represent the original. What makes the iconic design stand out further is the unique LeMans sunset pearl paint with white Cobra stripes on this car. In terms of shoes, this classic American sits on a set of chrome wheels with Cobra center caps. Steeping into the black interior of this 1966 Factory 5 Shelby Cobra and you get the feeling you are in a race car; there isn't any unnecessary interior trim to distract you from the road but gauges to monitor your performance and an "AC" badged steering wheel to hold onto as you experience the performance this car has to offer. The current owner reports a radio and sound system for your tunes to match your driving style.
Powertrain preference changed depending on what model year you had, the smallest being 6-cylinder motors fitted by AC and exported to Shelby and the largest being a fire-breathing 427ci V8. Pop the hood of this 1966 Factory 5 Shelby Cobra, and you will find a 302ci V8 Ford crate motor with some upgrades to make it spicier. The reported upgrades include GT40 aluminum heads, F303 camshaft, Trick Flow street intake, and 24 LB injectors. The car is reportedly upgraded with Flaming River steering and Factory Five suspensions to handle the upgraded power. Power is sent to the car's rear wheels through a reported T5 BorgWarner 5-speed manual transmission.
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.
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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