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For Sale: 1965 Shelby Cobra in Seekonk, Massachusetts

Vehicle Description

1965 Shelby Cobra Custom

RELEASE THE BEAST!

ATTENTION SHELBY COBRA ENTHUSUASTS!

FACTORY FIVE MARK II ROADSTER BODY!

TITLED AS A 1965 COBRA SPECIAL!

MANY THINGS WERE COMPLETED BY WELL-KNOWN LEVY RACING!

HIGH END PERFORMANCE PARTS WERE USED THROUGHOUT THIS BUILD!

ONLY 8,642 MILES SINCE COMPLETITION!

STRAIGHT BODY WITH GREAT FITMENT AND 427 BADGING!

 BEAUTIFUL LAMBORGHINI TITANIUM PAINT!

CERAMIC FOUR INTO FOUR SIDE PIPES WITH ALUMINUM SHIELD!

ROH “BLACK ICE” 17” WHEELS WITH NITTO EXTREME TIRES!

BEAUTIFUL BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR WITH MANY FEATURES!

DETAILED ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH MANY UPGRADES!

LEVY RACING STAGE 4 347 EFI V8 WITH 450HP!

OIL COOLER WITH REMOTE OIL FILTER!

LEVY RACING ALUMINUM RADIATOR!

TREMEC TR-3550 5-SPEED TRANSMISSION!

 BUILT 8.8 REAR END WITH LIMITED SLIP!

DETAILED UNDERCARRIAGE WITH MANY UPGRADES!

JONES RACING POWER STEERING!

CUSTOM FRONT SUSPENSION INCLUDING TUBULAR CONTROL ARMS, PRO COIL OVERS AND BUMP STEER KIT INSTALLED BY LEVY RACING!

COMPLETE INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION INSTALLED BY LEVY RACING!

WILWOOD BRAKING SYSTEM WITH FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES!

THIS CAR LOOKS, RUNS AND DRIVES AMAZING!

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

***MS CLASSIC CARS PURCHASES BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC VEHILCES THAT WE’VE COMPLETELY SERVICED AND DETAILED UNLIKE MOST CLASSIC VEHICLES THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING ADVERTISED FOR SALE. THIS IS DOCUMENTED WITH AN INVOICE PICTURED BELOW.  WE’LL LET THE PHOTOS DO THE REST OF THE TALKING***

MS CLASSIC CARS INVESTED A TOTAL OF $4,410.00 SERVICING THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING PARTS AND LABOR.  AN INVOICE IS PICTURED BELOW THAT DOCUMENTS EVERYTHING.  MS CLASSIC CARS ALSO INVESTED $600.00 IN DETAILING THE VEHILCE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

STORY:

FROM SPEAKING WITH THE OWNER OF LEVY RACING I’VE LEARNED THIS CAR WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED BY A GENTLEMAN WHO WAS AN ELECTRCIAL ENGINEER.  HE DID SOME OF THE WORK HIMSELF AND HAD LEVY RACING COMPLETE THE REST.  THE OWNER OF LEVY RACING SAID, “IT WAS A REALLY WELL BUILT CAR WITH MANY UPGRADES”.  THE OWNER OF LEVY RACING WAS VERY HELPFUL AND TOLD ME TO CALL BACK IF I HAD ANY QUESTIONS.  THE CAR WAS EVENTUALLY SOLD AND HAS EXCHANGED A FEW HANDS SINCE.  WHEN MS CLASSIC CARS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THE CAR WE JUMPED ON IT. 

EXTERIOR:

  • SHOW QUALITY EXTERIOR WITH STRIKING LOOKS THROUGHOUT!
  • STRAIGHT BODY WITH GREAT FITMENT THROUGHOUT.
  • THE HOOD, DOORS AND TRUNK LID OPEN AND CLOSE VERY NICELY.  THE HOOD AND TRUNK LID ARE HELD UP WITH DUAL STRUT PUMPS.
  • BEAUTIFUL LAMBORGHINI TITANIUM PPG PAINT WITH 427 BADGING.  IT WAS PAINTED BY LEVY RACING.
  • THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND CHROME TRIM IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
  • WORKING FRONT WINDSHIELD LUCAS WIPERS.
  • SUNVISORS.
  • BILLET DRIVER AND PASSENGER MIRRORS.
  • CHROME ROLL BAR.
  • SHELBY GAS CAP.
  • FRONT AND REAR TOW HOOKS.
  • CERAMIC COATED FOUR INTO FOUR SIDE PIPES WITH ALUMINUM COVERS.
  • ROH “BLACK ICE” 17X9 WHEELS WITH NITTO EXTREME TIRES.  THE FRONT TIRES ARE 255-40-17 AND THE REARS ARE 275-40-17.

 

INTERIOR:

  • RICH AND SPORTY INTERIOR WITH NICE TOUCHES THROUGHOUT!
  • ALL NEW BLACK INTERIOR.
  • COMFORTABLE BUCKET SEATS.
  • SIMPSON SEAT BELTS.
  • DOOR PANEL POCKETS FOR STORAGE.
  • AUTOMETER GAUGES WITH BLACK FACES.
  • RUSS THOMPSON TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM.
  • CUSTOM SWITCHES THROUGHOUT.
  • WOOD STEERING WHEEL.
  • TREMEC SHIFT KNOB.
  • RUSS THOMPSON THROTTLE PEDAL.
  • CUSTOM COBRA CARPETED FLOOR MATS.
  • EVERYTHING IN THE INTERIOR IS IN WORKING ORDER SUCH AS THE HEADLIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS, DIRECTIONALS, HORN, GAUGES, HEAT, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC.
  • VERY CLEAN TRUNK COMPARTMENT.  THE ALUMINUM GIVES IT THE REAL DEAL LOOK.  A NEW RED TOP OPTIMA BATTERY IS HIDDEN UNDER THE TRUNK FLOOR.

 

ENGINE COMPARTMENT:

  • THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS NICELY DETAILED THROUGHOUT!
  • THE HEART OF THIS BEAST IS A LEVY RACING STAGE 4 347 EFI V8 WITH 450HP! 
  • FORGED CRANK AND RODS.
  •  EDELBROCK INTAKE.
  •  EDELBROCK ALUMINUM HEADS.
  •  EDELBROCK ELECTRONIC FUEL IGITION.
  •  FORD RACING POLISHED VALVE COVERS WITH FORD RACING BREATHERS.
  • OIL COOLER.
  • REMOTE OIL FILTER.
  • UPGRADED PULLEYS.
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE FUEL PUMP.
  • ROBERT BOSCH HIGH PERFORMANCE STARTER.
  • FORD 3G ALTERNATOR.
  • MSD IGITION SYSTEM.
  • BRAIDED AND STAINLESS LINES THROUGHOUT.
  • CUSTOM TUNED BY WELL-KNOWN MJM AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS.
  • THIS ENGINE STARTS, RUNS AND SOUNDS EXCELLENT.  THIS IS A VERY FAST CAR THAT FEELS LIKE IT HAS 600HP.  IT’S DEFINITELY NOT FOR THE WEAK AT HEART!
  • JONES RACING POWER STEERING.
  • LEVY RACING ALUMINUM RADIATOR WITH DUAL ELECTRIC FANS.

 

UNDERCARRIAGE:

  • NICELY DETAILED UNDERCARRIAGE THROUGHOUT!
  • GREAT DESIGNED TUBULAR CHASSIS.
  • TREMEC TR- 3550 5-SPEED MID SHIFT TRANSMISSION.  OVERDRIVE IS GREAT AT HIGHER SPEEDS.
  • BUILT 8.8” REAR END WITH LIMITED SLIP.  IT HAS A CUSTOM ALUMINUM DIFF COVER.
  • CUSTOM FRONT SUSPENSION THAT CONSISTS OF TUBULAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS, PRO COIL OVER SHOCKS AND BUMP STEER KIT.  EVERYTHING WAS INSTALLED BY LEVY RACING.
  • CUSTOM INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION WITH PRO COIL OVER SHOCKS.  EVERYTHING WAS INSTALLED BY LEVY RACING.
  • WILWOOD BRAKING SYSTEM THAT CONSISTS OF A WILWOOD AGJUSTABLE PROPORTIONING VALVE, 6-PISTON RED CALIPERS WITH 13” ROTORS ON THE FRONT AND 4-PISTON RED CALIPERS WITH 12.8” ROTORS ON THE REAR.

 

***AS INDCIATED ABOVE THIS CAR IS TITLED AS A 1965 SHELBY SPECIAL WHICH MEANS IT CAN TITLED AND REGISTERED IN ANY STATE WITH NO EMISSION ISSUES, ETC.  THIS IS A BIG ADVANTAGE WITH THIS CAR.  MANY COBRA REPLICAS ARE TITLED AS NEWER VEHICLES WHICH CAN’T BE TITLED OR REGISTERED IN CERTAIN STATES BASED ON REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS EMISSIONS.***

YOU’RE CHALLENGE

I HAVE MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE AND FOLLOW THE CLASSIC VEHICLE MARKET ON A DAILY BASIS.  I’M EXPERIENCED WITH MOST YEARS, MAKES AND MODELS.  OBVIOUSLY I’M MORE EXPERIENCED WITH CERTAIN VEHILCES BUT FOLLOW THEM ALL.  I PRICE MY CLASSIC VEHILCES COMPETITIVE BASED ON THE CURRENT MARKET VALUES.  I WOULD CHALLENGE ANYONE TO FIND A COMPARABLE VEHILCE FOR LESS.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR COMPARING THE VEHICLES HISTORY, RECENT DOCUMENTED SERVICE WORK, ALL OPTIONS AND THE ENTIRE VEHICLES OVERALL CONDITION FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.  IF YOU’RE TRULY INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE AND YOU HAVE A COMPARABLE VEHICLE THAT’S PRICED LESS PLEASE CALL ME TO DISCUSS IT FURTHER. I’M CONFIDENT THAT MY VEHICLE WILL BE THE BETTER CHOICE.  IF I’M WRONG I’LL TELL YOU THE OTHER VEHICLE IS A BETTER CHOICE AND POINT YOU IN THAT DIRECTION.

 

“AS MY WEBSITE INDICATES I’VE COLLECTED AND SOLD HUNDREDS OF BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC VEHICLES OVER THE YEARS.  I’M PROUD TO SAY THAT I SOLD MULTIPLE VEHICLES THAT HAVE SET WORLD RECORD PRICES.  I’VE ALSO SOLD MANY CLASSIC VEHICLES IN THE SIX FIGURE PLUS PRICE RANGE.  THE POINT BEING IS THAT I’M A GOOD JUDGE OF CHARACTER WHEN IT COMES TIME TO DESCRIBE A CLASSIC VEHICLE.  MS CLASSIC CARS COLLECT BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC VEHICLES THAT WE COMPLETELY SERVICE AND DETAIL.  WE DOCUMENT THIS WORK WITH AN INVOICE THAT PICTURED IN THE PHOTOS.  THE VEHICLE YOU’RE ABOUT TO WITNESS IS REALLY SWEET!  IF YOU’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS VEHICLE I WOULD SUGGEST MOVING FORWARD WITH INVESTIGATING IT FURTHER.  PLEASE GIVE ME A PHONE CALL AND I’LL GO OVER THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WITH YOU OVER THE PHONE.  I WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT IT INCLUDING THE POSITIVE AND ANY NEGITIVES.  I’LL LITERALLY GO OVER IT FENDER BY FENDER IF NEEDED SO YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU’RE PURCHASING.  I’M THE OWNER AND CAN MAKE ALL THE DECISIONS REGARDING THE PRICE, ETC.  THERE WILL BE NO PRESSURE.  MY GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE THIS IS THE RIGHT VEHICLE FOR YOU.  IF YOU DECIDE TO PURCHASE IT I’LL MAKE THE TRANSACTION TRANSPARENT AND SIMPLE.  I’LL ASSIST YOU IN FINANCING IF NECESSARY. I’LL ALSO ASSIST YOU WITH ALL THE SHIPPING.  IT’S THAT EASY.  MS CLASSIC CARS ISN’T JUST ANOTHER DEALER. MS CLASSIC CARS IS A BRAND.”

MARC SCHILIRO – THE OWNER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vehicle Details

  • 1965 Shelby Cobra
  • Listing ID: CC-1040349
  • Price: $44,900 (OBO)
  • Location:Seekonk, Massachusetts
  • Year:1965
  • Make:Shelby
  • Model:Cobra
  • Exterior Color:Silver
  • Interior Color:Black
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Engine Size:V-8
  • Odometer:8642
  • Stock Number:382
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Restoration History:Fully Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Excellent
  • Seat Material:Leather
  • Engine History:Replaced
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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