Vehicle Description
Few vintage cars elicit as many stares as do Shelby Cobras. Car
enthusiasts know that those are almost always Replicas you see on
the street, since originals are so exceedingly rare and valuable
that taking them on a drive would be akin to trekking out to open
mic nights with a Stradivarius in tow. Not all Replicas are created
equal, however. Differences in body tooling, frame configuration
and material selection play a huge part in the finished outcome -
often the difference between a great car and a mere curiosity.
Fabricated and built by Lone Star Classics, this 1966 Shelby Cobra
Replica benefits from a great selection of those items, resulting
in a first-rate vehicle.
With its low-slung and relatively wide stance, the racing heritage
of this car is evident right off. Well- configured examples like
this one can pull some pretty impressive skidpad figures as a
result. That dark blue exterior accented by baby blue racing
stripes is a great choice for a vintage-era sports car -
aesthetically pleasing, not often seen and yet stopping far short
of being gaudy. After all, this is a car whose performance speaks
loudly enough. One of the decided advantages of the Lone Star Cobra
Replica is its longer 94" wheelbase, which makes for a noticeably
more comfortable cockpit, especially for drivers 6' and over. The
fenders are also slightly more flared than some of its
counterparts, giving it a more aggressive look. You'll notice a
chrome roll bar has been installed behind the driver's seat to
provide a measure of safety. For comfortable all-weather driving,
this car comes with a hard top that not only ably matches the color
scheme of the rest of the exterior but is also well-fitted and
shaped to provide reasonable headroom for the occupants.
Interiors on Cobra Replicas can vary markedly in terms of equipment
and fit and finish. This one has clearly been configured for
comfortable and enjoyable real-world driving, as evidenced by its
fully functional A/C system which blows cold and with convincing
force out the center vent between driver and passenger,
well-configured black vinyl bucket seats with four point
restraints, door panels that feature an interior door handle and a
top of the line stereo system that's sure to add a lot of enjoyment
to the motoring experience. The Kenwood AM/FM/CD system also has
USB and Bluetooth compatibility so you'll be able to stream your
own music library, and it powers a set of JL speakers skillfully
installed between the seats. Just to the right of the Grant GT
steering wheel, you'll find an assortment of VDO gauges, all of
which are in perfect working order. The black carpeting is as fresh
as you'd expect on a car that's logged just over 2400 miles since
its build, and the pair of Shelby floor mats are a nice finishing
touch to the interior.
Mechanically, this Cobra Replica is configured for
high-performance, but hassle-free motoring. The 351V8 provides
plenty of power, but still light enough so as not to throw weight
distribution into disarray. It fires right up, idles smoothly and
has a nice throaty sound to it as it exhales out the pair of beefy
side pipes. That Tremec 3550 5-speed transmission it's paired with
is a great, high-end choice, with far greater power-handling
ability than the more commonly encountered T5's. A Griffin aluminum
radiator sits up front, custom-configured for this car and,
combined with an electric fan, provides the cooling power for all
kinds of driving conditions. Disc brakes at all four corners add an
additional measure of confidence. Centerline rims wrapped in Eagle
GT radials provide a perfect, period-appropriate look.
In the market for a true American sports car with unquestionable
head turning ability and equipped so you'll want to get behind the
wheel as often as you can? This 1966 Shelby Cobra Replica is all
that and more. Call today!