The legendary story of the Shelby Cobra started back in 1961 when fabled retired American racing driver Carrol Shelby asked British automaker AC to build him a car that could carry a V8 engine. With the cars provided by AC, Shelby's team crafted several Cobra models that could be found at home on the streets as well as race tracks. His creation was such an icon in automotive culture that various automakers craved for the license to build continuation Cobra cars. The Superformance Cobra MK III is one such car. It's built by one of the licensed manufacturers who meet the standards of the original AC Cobra. This Superformance 1965 Cobra MK III has spent its time in New Mexico for five years with its current owner. It features a special engine installation and has only 9500 miles on its clock, while its previously-replaced Odometer shows 4500 miles. All maintenance and service work required has been kept up to date, and it is perfect for those looking to stand out — In the owner's own words, it "sounds like a pack of Harley Davidsons going down the road".
The exterior is finished in a gorgeous shade of Black Rose exterior paint, which the owner refers to as a "very unique and beautiful color." It's complemented by white Shelby stripes that coalesce the iconic Cobra MK look. This 1965 Superformance Cobra rides on BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires and 15" Halibrand wheels that have black Wilwood disc brake calipers hiding behind them. The Canvas top with frame rods is removable, and the car also comes with a snap-in Canvas cockpit cover. The authentic black interior has comfortable leather seats, and the dash is adorned by gauges, including an odometer, amps, fuel, and oil read-outs. The Moto Lite steering wheel and Superformance floor mats add a nice touch to the cabin.
"It's just a dream to drive with all the power" are the owners' words that show how special of a role the engine plays in this 1965 Superformance Cobra MK III. The original 351ci Windsor is stroked to a more powerful 427 small block engine that has pushed out 550 horsepower on Dyno runs. With a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission distributing the power, this engine has custom Nascar heads by Robert Yates, new plugs and plug wires, a new distributor cap and rotor, Dart block, roller cam, and an eight stack fuel injection set up by Kinsler.
- Up For Sale is Our 1965 Superformance Cobra MK III
-Car Location: New Mexico
-Black Rose exterior paint
-Black leather interior
-351ci Windsor stroked to a 427 small block
-Dart block
-Special engine install
-Custom Nascar heads by Robert Yates
-8 stack fuel injection set up by Kinsler
-Dyno @ 550HP
-Roller cam
-Canvas top w/ frame rods (removable)
-Canvas cock pit cover (snap in)
-Odometer shows 4500 miles previously replaced
-Current ownership - 5 years
-"Its just a dream to drive with all the power"- owner
-Halibrand wheels - 15"
-Tremec 5 speed manual transmission
-Installed new plugs and plug wires
-Installed new distributor cap and rotor
-Maintenance and service is up to date
-Wilwood disc brakes all 4 corners
-"Very unique and beautiful color" - owner
-"Sounds like a pack of harley davidson going down the road" - owner
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.
The AC Cobra, also known as the Shelby Cobra is one of those madcap machines that only a person like Carroll Shelby could conceive of. Shelby wondered what would happen if he took a diminutive British roadster like an AC Ace, and stuffed an American V8 into its engine compartment. Surprisingly AC Cars was game, and the Cobra was the result. Produced between 1962 and 1967, less than 1,000 were made – naturally, it was a fearsome beast to drive, and really challenged you to respect it. Today, finding an original Cobra is hard, not to mention very expensive. Cars change hands for six or even seven-figure numbers! Thankfully, there are some fine replicas available at much less outlay. In fact, we’ve got one here right now – check out this 1966 Shelby Cobra Replica from Troy, Michigan! It's got a massive V8 under the hood, all those Cobra styling cues and touches, and is even comes with an automatic transmission to make it easier to drive – something that the original never offered. If you’re interested in netting this snake, call or DM us right now.
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.
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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