Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is excited to offer this awesome 1965 Shelby AC
Cobra replica by Backdraft. Backdraft Racing Inc. was founded in
2001 by 2 work champion auto racers, Tony Marten and Reg Dodd. Due
to their dedication and persistence to quality and performance,
Backdraft is now the leading name in Cobra manufacturing.
The Car here is a Backdraft RT3. It is a factory built replica of
the iconic British AC Roadster with an American V8 power plant.
This combination continues to thrive in the continuation car
market. The car features a 2" X 4 " rectangular steel ladder style
frame with front crush zone, hand laid fiberglass body with
strategic reinforcing, base coat, clear coat paint finish, Genuine
leather seats, premium carpeting with bound edges for trunk and
cockpit, overlay carpets for driver and passenger, Aluminum
radiator, stainless overflow tank, Lemans style fuel filler,
Stainless steel roll bar with rubber grommets, stainless jack
hooks, power disc brakes, stainless engine compartment cladding,
front coil over suspension, rear independent suspension, and the
list goes on.
The car here is powered by the iconic 427 Ford Performance engine
that produces 489 hp and a face ripping 480 pound feet of torque.
The power is transferred to the rear end via its Tremec T5 5 speed
transmission . Other highlights include: Ceramic coated headers,
heater, cam lock seat belts, ray dot mirror, tonneau and top prep,
Quick time Bell housing, Competition Clutch, Bent shifter and
leather dash.
This Backdraft RT3 remains in virtually new condition at just 428
miles. It is finished in Indigo Blue Metallic exterior paint with
classic white stripes. The fit and finish on this car is breath
taking and the performance is amazing.
The Shelby AC Cobra remains one of the most iconic cars ever
created and for this reason, many companies continue to produce the
body and performance. Backdraft Racing has hit the sweet spot with
the nostalgic design combined with modern day performance and
safety. For this reason, these cars will always retain value and
are huge bang for the buck in the performance category. If your are
considering a Cobra, this car is must see. Amazing quality, amazing
car, hands down. This car is titled as a 1965 Roadster.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
