Vehicle Description
Imagine a Shelby Cobra replica so impressive in all respects that
it would stand out in even the most distinguished of automotive
company and you're likely to conjure up an image pretty close to
this 1965 Shelby Cobra from Backdraft Racing. It harbors
outstanding power under its hood and features an array of top end
components from front to back to provide an incredible driving
experience. And, of course, there are few cars more capable of
drawing a crowd than a well configured Cobra.
It's a car that makes an ever more powerful impression on you the
closer you get. The Avis blue color it sports is looking its
finest, with a consistent hue and smooth texture everywhere you
look and the pair of broad white stripes running the lengths of its
hood and deck lid add just the right era-appropriate look. The
assembly of chrome this '65 carries is well represented throughout
- from the headlight casings and minimalist bumpers up front to the
deck lid hardware and taillights in back - and even the driver's
side roll bar looks a cut above. Backdraft Racing takes a number of
extra steps to ensure that their work withstands the stresses of
the road while remaining in alignment - their one-piece body has
extra reinforcing at the wheel arches as well as steel inserts
strategically placed for even more support. That attention to
detail has served this exceptional sports car well - you won't find
any stress cracks anywhere and you can easily see just how strong
the fit and finish is when circling the car. You can work your way
through a long line of its counterparts and not come face to face
with a specimen as nice as this one.
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There's plenty of "wow" factor inside the doors as well. The black
leather interior features a pair of low-backed bucket seats that
are in great condition, with no signs of creasing or wear marks on
them, as well as a host of other finishing touches to give the
surroundings a special look. The commonly-encountered OEM Style
Cobra shifter sits between the bucket seats in a reversed position
to provide more comfortable navigation of the gears, while on the
black leather dash the extensive array of VDO gauges provides a
more comprehensive monitoring of engine functions than you normally
find in this coveted segment of performance cars. The leather door
panels have a lot of detailing to them, as does the trunk area in
back, which sports heavy duty hinges and a sturdy strut for support
in its upright position.
Carroll Shelby often noted that his original creations were made to
be driven and not just gawked at and this replica certainly follows
that philosophy, as it provides an unbeatable driving experience.
An exceptionally prepared 351 cubic inch Windsor V8 sits under the
hood, and it's been bored .030 over and features forged pistons, a
polished Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake manifold and a Holley 750
Mighty Demon carb to arrive at an otherworldly 542 horsepower. It's
paired with a Tremec TKO 5-speed transmission, one of the few
transmissions up to the challenge of handling such an output. With
BMW coilover suspensions in both front and back, this Cobra's
corner carving abilities are on a par with its straight ahead
acceleration, while disc brakes at all four corners provide fade
resistant stops on its 17" spinner style wheels outfitted with
Nitto NT05 tires. The view from below provides quite a sight -
having logged under 5,000 miles in its lifetime and being well
cared for, the undercarriage looks outstanding.
This 1965 Shelby Cobra from Backdraft Racing features both world
class performance and curb appeal and must be seen to be fully
appreciated. Call today!