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1965 Shelby Cobra Superformance Mark III in Sarasota, Florida

Vehicle Description

Superformance 1965 Cobra Mk-III S/C #1150 with a 351 Windsor

This outstanding example is finished in Royal Blue with Wimbledon White stripes. Powered by a Windsor stroker motor custom built by renowned NASCAR engine builder George Gable. The transmission is a Tremec 3550 5 speed transmission, Ford 8.8" limited slip IRS, MSD Series 6 ignition system with rev limiter with Jordan racing shifter. Options include: tonneau cover, convertible top/side windows, true knock off wheels (lead mallet included), custom storage cover, leather as well as wood steering wheels, custom floor mats, 4 point harnesses, Jordan racing shifter, radiator screens and only 6,032 miles.

  • Show quality two-stage paint finishes
  • Hand laminated fiberglass body with reinforcing inserts
  • Heavy duty TIG welded ladder frame chassis with crumple zones
  • Fully independent front and rear suspension
  • Limited slip differential
  • Willwood® power-assisted vented disc brakes (4-pot calipers front, single-pot calipers rear)
  • Custom crafted coil-over shocks
  • Aluminum pin drive “Halibrand” style wheels (knock – offs) with 15” tires
  • Side and rear view mirrors
  • Original style pedals, catches and fittings
  • Original style shifter and hand brake lever
  • Carpeted interior and trunk, aluminum finished firewall
  • Sun visors and wind wings
  • Wipers & washer, heater/defogger
  • Leather seating surfaces (drivers adjusts)
  • Original style latch-lock seat belts
  • Moto - Lita wooden steering wheel
  • Monza style filler. (locking gas cap)
  • Aluminum, single core hi-performance radiator, shroud and dual fans
  • Oil cooler and braided lines
  • Stainless steel fuel tank 17 gallons (pressure tested)
  • Original style side pipes and headers to accommodate Ford based V8 engine
  • Original style gauges (Smith) and switches (Lucas) reverse 180mph speedometer
  • Stainless steel roll bar, chassis mounted

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES:

  • Wheelbase: 90"
  • Length: 152"
  • Height (Top of screen): 48"
  • Width (Overall): 69"
  • Track Front: 54"
  • Track Rear: 57"
  • Fuel Tank: 17 gal.
  • Front Wheels: 15" x 8J
  • Rear Wheels: 15" x 10J
  • Tires-Front 255/60 R15
  • Tires-Rear 275/60 R15
  • ZF Limited slip differential. Ratio 3:45:1
  • Empty Weight: 1,840 lbs.
  • 351 Motor 2,485 lbs.

CHASSIS:

Jig-Welded parallel ladder frame of heavy wall 2" x 4" rectangular steel tubing with large diameter outriggers. Frame incorporates front and rear crumple zones. Door hinge, steering column and windshield pickup-points incorporated onto main chassis.

BODY:

Hand laid fiberglass panels with steel tube reinforcements in all openings. Where the body points carry loads thay are reinforce with steel bars or panels. Body bonded to chassis and is completely non-stressed. Supplied painted in base coat and clear coat urethane finish. Body in aluminum optionally available.

Vehicle Details

  • 1965 Shelby Cobra Superformance Mark III
  • Listing ID: CC-1094758
  • Price: $51,500 (OBO)
  • Location:Sarasota, Florida
  • Year:1965
  • Make:Shelby
  • Model:Cobra Superformance Mark III
  • Exterior Color:Royal Blue
  • Interior Color:Black
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Odometer:6032
  • Convertible:Yes
  • VIN:1FAPT46901SP01150
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Exterior Condition:Excellent
  • Seat Material:Leather
  • Engine History:Original
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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