1965 Shelby Cobra 234 Miles Black and White Convertible V8 5 Speed Manual

1965 Shelby Cobra -- Description:

Perhaps no other American manufacturer gained more international recognition than Carrol Shelby. His thirst for performance and the victory circle has made him a household name in all aspects of motorsports. The A/C Cobra is Shelby's crowning achievement. Large horsepower integrated with a lightweight tubular chassis and sexy hand built aluminum body, With a partnership of AC Motorcars and Ford, Shelby's AC 427 Cobra thundered onto the scene in 1965 offering a big block, high horse power edition over the... already popular 289 small block version that came on scene two years prior. To this day, the look, sound, power and feel of the Cobra remains on the bucket list of many motoring enthusiasts and long before original examples far began exceeding 7 figures in value, independent manufacturing companies and talented performance car builders began building replica versions of the famed Cobra. According to Factory Five Racing, "There is no better way to honor a legacy than to continue it. The MK4 Roadster is designed to accurately reproduce the looks of the legendary 427 Cobra*, keeping its essence intact, while using modern technology, parts and materials to improve performance, reliability and comfort." GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this Factory Five, 1965 Shelby Cobra MK4 427 roadster replica for consideration. The car was professionally assembled with huge attention to quality and detail. This Cobra comes powered by a professionally prepared 302 Ford V8 tuned to 350 horse power, transferred by its Tremic T5 manual transmission and applied buy its Moser rear end. Other mechanical highlights include: Edlebrock intake, large capacity oil pan, Competition rocker assembly, high torque starter, billet aluminum pulleys, Cobra dress up package, BBK ceramic coated headers, stainless steel upgraded side exhaust. This Cobra also features Wilwood brakes, 3-link rear suspension, Koni shocks, and American Racing's Halibrand styled wheels. The body was finished and meticulously painted by Miller Customs, the chassis is powder coated, powder coated shark skin aluminum panels trim out the engine area, Cobra badging on the front and rear deck lid of the car and the classic driver side roll hoop complimented by polished jack hooks. The interior features the leather seat upgrade, Ultra-Lite Gauges and full carpet kit. The fit, finish and overall presentation of the Cobra is stunning. The car has been sorted and driven 234 miles since completion and the presents itself as new. Shelby replica cars remain in high demand around the globe and high quality examples such as the one offered here do not last long on our floor. This one is still in the wrapper. Documentation includes a copy of the original Certificate of Origin from Factory Five Racing, Inc., invoices from factory five stating the equipment and options, invoice from TDMotion for the engine, etc. The car is titled as a 2016 Assembled.