Vehicle Description
Being a coveted street machine created by one of the most respected
names in its niche would be plenty on its own, but the appeal of
this 1965 Shelby Cobra Factory Five doesn't stop there. This
thoroughly well-built classic combines stellar curb appeal with
outstanding power in the form of a fortified and fuel injected
powerplant that anchors a world-beater of a drivetrain. There's
quite a collection of top tier components on board, with plenty of
build receipts included to document the expense that's gone into
bringing this car to its current awesome state.
As component cars, Shelby replicas like this one rise and fall on
the quality of their manufacturers' process and parts. Exacting
tolerances, precise engineering and top tier materials go a long
way towards creating a car that not only looks great but carries
the visual impact and performance abilities the Cobra name is
synonymous with. Being the handiwork of Factory Five, a respected
manufacturer with more than two decades under their belt and known
for their cutting edge, CNC-based processes, this car is an
exceedingly capable representative of its niche. The well-fitted
appearance you see here is the tangible result of all that
precision. The color scheme, featuring a white backdrop accented
with blue stripes over the hood and deck lid, is a nice fit for
this classic and it also provides a subtle call out to the model's
distant Mustang relative. The paint's in good shape, with an even
shine and sharp edges on the stripes - a thorough detailing will
elevate it even further. Fresh headlight housings, clean chrome on
the front and rear bumpers and roll bars behind both seats complete
its quality look.
The black cloth interior features all the trappings of a driving
environment that puts thrill-inducing performance on the front
burner. The pair of Kirkey racing buckets feature maximum
bolstering for support during ultra-spirited driving and the
compact Moma steering wheel ensures that turns are negotiated with
as little movement as possible. The short-stemmed shifter sits
within very easy reach on the transmission tunnel and there's a
full array of Factory Five gauges mounted on the dash, all of which
work without issue, to monitor engine functions. Below, the carpet
is in great shape and punctuated with a pair of its manufacturer's
branded floormats.
In a niche where combining unusually light curb weight and abundant
power is a big part of the appeal, this '65 is an absolute
standout. The 427 engine beneath its hood mirrors the displacement
of its big block vintage counterpart and has been enhanced with a
pair of Ford Performance Z2 aluminum heads and an MSD Atomic fuel
injection system, resulting in factory readings well in excess of
500 horsepower. The engine pairs with a 5-speed manual Tremec
TKO600 transmissions - one of the only transmissions that can
rightfully be expected to handle such an output with no issues -
and the drivetrain is rounded out by a 4.10 Traction Lock rear end
that provides outstanding off the line acceleration while also
ensuring that all available power gets to the pavement as
efficiently as possible. Power steering makes navigation easy,
while tubular control arms and coilovers in front combine with the
multilink suspension in back to optimize agility. There's also disc
brakes with sizable rotors at both ends, so you'll have plenty of
fade resistant stopping ability at your disposal as this monster
performer scorches the asphalt on its set of 17" knock-off style
wheels wrapped with Ecsta XS tires.
Looking to put a well-fortified open-air rocket with unbeatable
curb appeal in your garage? Check out this 1965 Shelby Cobra
Factory Five. Call today!