Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Real Shelby commissioned by Shelby American (CSX-4064)
Listed in the Shelby American World Registry
427 cubic inch Ford V8 / Stroked to 462 cubic inches
Toploader 4-speed manual transmission
Dana 44 rear axle / Limited-slip differential / 3.54 gears
Fully independent suspension
4-wheel disc brakes
15-inch Trigo pin drive wheels
Fiberglass body
If you're a car enthusiast, you know all about the iconic empire
built by Shelby's legendary Cobra. From seven-figure originals to
fiberglass replicas, the word "Cobra" can represent anything from a
sinuous boulevard cruiser to a hardcore track star. With that in
mind, every dynasty has a Sultan, and, for the Cobra, that Sultan
is a classic like this awesome 427-powered roadster. A
professionally built, turnkey stormer, this road-ready beast
combines killer looks and excellent build quality with a level of
performance that's tailor-made for highly skilled drivers. If
you're searching for a quick twist on an old favorite, forget about
project cars pieced together from leftovers. And forget about
sloppy replica builds that shame their fabled predecessors. Call
your friends at RK Motors Charlotte and pick up this razor-sharp
snake!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Commissioned by Shelby American of Las Vegas, Nevada, CSX-4064
wears virtually flawless fiberglass that mixes great fit with a
noise-free driving experience. Stiffly reinforced body panels
feature the smooth surfaces and typically tight gaps we've come to
expect from top-notch customs. The car's excellent finish is a
testament to both OEM quality and the true talent and vision of its
original builder. And, while few classics strike a perfect balance
of outrageous looks, serious performance and excellent attention to
detail, this Cobra's timeless red, white and blue aesthetics create
a simply irresistible curve carver!
Since the car is authentic enough to be listed in the Shelby
American World Registry, you can rest assured that every aspect of
this nouveau roadster enhances the original Cobra's innate style
and appeal. At the front of its body, chrome-trimmed headlights and
bullet-style parking lamps frame a classy Shelby emblem and Satin
Black bumperettes. Behind that emblem, a lightweight hood centers a
functional scoop in front of small wipers, tinted visors,
chrome-trimmed glass and "COBRA" branded wind wings. Below those
wings, coated side-pipes complement traditional 427 emblems, finned
air extractors and a requisite Monza fuel filler. And at the back
of the car, chrome-trimmed taillights illuminate a chrome roll bar,
a second Shelby emblem, two more bumperettes and a lockable trunk
handle.
ENGINE
Striking a pose is only one of this Cobra's skills; it also does a
very good job of going fast and making a lot of noise! Built by
Southern Automotive Engines of McDonough, Georgia, and installed by
Finishline Motorsports of Las Vegas, Nevada, the car's balanced and
blueprinted 427 features an increased stroke that nets a whopping
462 cubic inches of Ford power! At the top of that buff power
source, a Stellings & Hellings air cleaner feeds a coated Holley
4150 carburetor that's tethered to a lightweight aluminum intake.
At the sides of that carburetor, high performance Edelbrock heads
ride below chrome "427 FORD COBRA" valve covers. Beneath those
heads, a 4-inch stroke crank combines with a Crane cam, Manley
H-beam rods and custom, forged pistons to create stout 10.2 to 1
compression. That compression gets sparked by Accel Hi-Temp Super
Stock Spiral Core wires, which snake to a Motorcraft distributor
that's wired to a hot MSD ignition system. Beneath those wires,
application-specific headers roll charred dinosaurs in to the
aforementioned side pipes. And in front of those headers, a big
Fluidyne radiator circulates water around a large puller fan and
painted overflow tank. You'll be happy to know that the clean V8
has been properly seated in a satin aluminum bay. And you'll be
excited to see details, like hard fluid lines, a remote oil filter
and chrome dress-up items, that round out a very impressive engine
display.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
One of the best things about buying a high quality replica is the
modern hardware underneath. Much sturdier than original Cobra
fodder, this Shelby's ladder-style chassis and fully independent
suspension are clean, lucid and ready to hit the road. Behind the
engine, a rugged Toploader 4-speed jerks a Dana 44 rear end, which
turns a limited-slip differential around mild, 3.54 gears. Those
gears are countered by four manual calipers, which squeeze four
solid discs. At the front of the car, old school manual steering
provides an authentic driving experience. Power meets the pavement
through familiar Trigo pin drives, which twist two 245/60R15 BF
Goodrich Radial T/As, and two 295/50R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As,
around steel-winged knock-offs. And items like stainless fluid
lines, adjustable coil-over-shocks and a deep-sump Canton oil pan
provide the best of both form and function.
INTERIOR
Cobra interiors are usually stalwart and simple, but this
roadster's lush leather cockpit is comfortable and appealing.
Well-padded seats are firm, look as good as new and feature heavy
duty Simpson harnesses for increased safety. In front of those
seats, a color-keyed dash hangs a tight leather fa�ade around a
small mirror and a clean combination of Smiths and Lucas gauges. At
the sides of that dash, lightweight doors are dressed in soft
inserts and chrome handles. Below those doors, black carpet floats
"COBRA" branded floor mats between a chrome hand brake, a chrome
shifter, and Optima battery and a small fire extinguisher. In front
of the driver, a wood-rimmed steering wheel spins highly polished
spokes around a "COBRA" branded horn button. And behind the
passengers, an aluminum-trimmed trunk hides ample space for
cargo.
With classic looks, a killer engine and a fully sorted chassis,
this awesome roadster provides unmatched thrills for an unmatched
price. It's the latest in our string of high quality Cobras that
combine vintage style with modern technology and 21st century build
techniques. Don't miss your opportunity to own a turnkey Shelby
thrill machine!