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
Original or not, does it really matter? This 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica, built by Superformance as a 2002 model replicates the same thrill and joy you get from the legendary 1965 Shelby Cobra. Developed by Carroll Shelby, a racing driver, who was surprised by the speed of the AC Ace during the Le Mans race in 1959. He retired from racing after a few years, wanting to build a race car of his own, and this is what he had in mind. A Ford Windsor 221 engine was mounted into an AC Ace chassis shipped from England, and within just eight hours, the legendary Cobra was brought to life. A.k.a ‘The Turd’ as nicknamed by Ken Miles, the Shelby Cobras have been brilliant machines that everyone must at least experience once in their life. This particular model we have today has undergone an engine rebuild on the 427ci V8 engine, clocking less than 5,000 miles as reported by the current owner.
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.
The Shelby Cobra is the lovechild of a British and American marriage. It’s what happened when AC Cars UK and Carroll Shelby joined hands, to create a monstrous machine that would see a Ford V8 packed into a British roadster. While original Cobras are hard to come by (and typically cost in the seven-figure range), there are plenty of excellent replicas. One renowned firm is Factory Five, and this 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica Built By Factory Five is one of their fine specimens. The car has just 1,000 miles on the odometer, and is built to be as close to the original as possible.
Original or not, does it really matter? This 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica, built by Superformance as a 2002 model replicates the same thrill and joy you get from the legendary 1965 Shelby Cobra. Developed by Carroll Shelby, a racing driver, who was surprised by the speed of the AC Ace during the Le Mans race in 1959. He retired from racing after a few years, wanting to build a race car of his own, and this is what he had in mind. A Ford Windsor 221 engine was mounted into an AC Ace chassis shipped from England, and within just eight hours, the legendary Cobra was brought to life. A.k.a ‘The Turd’ as nicknamed by Ken Miles, the Shelby Cobras have been brilliant machines that everyone must at least experience once in their life. This particular model we have today has undergone an engine rebuild on the 427ci V8 engine, clocking less than 5,000 miles as reported by the current owner.
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.
The Shelby Cobra is the lovechild of a British and American marriage. It’s what happened when AC Cars UK and Carroll Shelby joined hands, to create a monstrous machine that would see a Ford V8 packed into a British roadster. While original Cobras are hard to come by (and typically cost in the seven-figure range), there are plenty of excellent replicas. One renowned firm is Factory Five, and this 1965 Shelby Cobra Replica Built By Factory Five is one of their fine specimens. The car has just 1,000 miles on the odometer, and is built to be as close to the original as possible.
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