Carroll Shelby is an American automotive legend. He started in chicken farming, moved to racing cars, and ended up building racing, as well as racing-inspired machines for the road. One of his projects was when he went to British outfit AC Cars in 1961 and asked them if they would build him a car that could accept a V8. AC Cars agreed, as long as Shelby could source the engine. Chevrolet turned him down, but Ford was willing. Hence, the birth of the AC Cobra, also known as the Shelby Cobra in the US of A. Here’s a fine 1966 Shelby Cobra 351 Windsor for sale from California, with just a smidge over 10,000 miles on it after the build by Factory Five. The seller says he always runs at least once a week. If the idea of a British car with an American powerplant piques your interest, why not take a dive on this one?
The petite and svelte styling of AC Cars previous roadsters was muscled up and injected with brawn in preparation for the V8 engine, resulting in the styling that this 1966 Shelby Cobra 351 Windsor proudly presents in a silver paintwork, punctuated by black racing stripes. It rolls on period-correct wheels with new tires installed in 2019, bearing less than 1,000 miles on them as reported. This car’s squat, low-to-the-ground stance displays its purposefulness. For those who like some cover over their heads, the soft-top without windows is included in the sale, although the seller reports that there are other windows that can be adjusted. The interior features two black leather seats and ample instrumentation. There’s a Pioneer CD head unit if you wish to listen to some tunes, and two electric blankets are included for heat. Two pillows with the Cobra logo are thrown in as well.
The title might lead you to believe hat this 1966 Shelby Cobra 351 Windsor packs the aforementioned Ford 351ci Windsor V8, and you would be right on all counts, except the displacement. It’s in fact reported to have been bored out to a 427 and features racing cams, MSD ignition, oil cooler fans and radiator fan. Drive goes to the rear wheels via a 400R five-speed manual transmission. The car also features tube suspension.
Car Location: California 2 pillows w/ Cobra logo included 2 electric blankets included for heat Soft top without windows included in sale - has other windows that can be adjusted 351ci Windsor crate bored to a 427 Racing cams MSD ingnition Oil cooler fans Tube suspension 5 speed manual 400R Built by Factory Five 10006 miles reported on the build New tires less than 1000 miles reported, installed in 2019 "I always run it at least once a week" - seller Silver exterior Black dual racing stripes Black interior Radiator fan
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.
Automotive marriages are often a lovely thing to see, and looking back at history, there was no better combination than the man, Carroll Shelby, partnering up with AC cars to bring to life the legendary Shelby Cobra. With a reported 4,859 miles on its clock and hailing from Whispering Pines, North Carolina, this 1967 Shelby Cobra Replica is almost the real deal and brings you the ultimate bang for buck.
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.
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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