Shell Valley components. Real-deal 427 medium-riser V8 built by Kurt Neighbor. Dual quads, side pipes, Toploader 4-speed, and more. Beautifully finished with just test and tune miles. An affordably-priced replica that delivers the authentic experience.
If you're not familiar with Shell Valley, they're one of the oldest Cobra replica companies, known for robust hardware and a durable Kevlar-reinforced fiberglass body that accurately replicates the original Cobra shape. Finish work is excellent throughout and they did spend a lot of time prepping the stout fiberglass tub for the final finish. No waves, no thin spots where you can see the weave, just clean bodywork that reflects evenly from any angle. Bright red is always a great choice on a Cobra, accentuating the curves and, let's face it, nobody's sneaking around in something like this anyway. Factory-style stripes were laid down nose to tail, silver to work with the interior, and you'll note that they wrap around the hood and into the jambs and under the cowl. This was not a cheap paint job. The car wears a correct windscreen with Plexiglas wind wings and sun visors, reproduction Lucas taillights, bumpers, and flip-up gas cap, all of which make it look pretty authentic.
The handsome gray leather interior uses correct low-back buckets to keep this Cobra looking like it should. Matching door panels with neat little hinge protectors and map pockets give it a finished look and black carpets tie it all together neatly. A wood-rimmed 3-spoke steering wheel looks suitably vintage and the controls are laid out sensibly, with speedo and tach in front of the driver and vintage-looking Stewart Warner auxiliary gauges in the center. Pedal placement is actually better than most of the replica Cobras we've driven, with more room for taller drivers with larger feet, and despite the massive amounts of power it's forced to handle, clutch action is pretty light. The shifter is a vintage Ford unit, as it should be, and it's connected to a proper Toploader 4-speed manual gearbox that sits right next to your right thigh. It also includes a nice-sized trunk that's been neatly upholstered in black carpet to give it a finished look. No radio, no heater, no windows, no top, as it should be.
The badges aren't lying and I meant it when I said this car captures the authentic Cobra experience, complements of a real-deal 1963-vintage Ford 427 medium-riser V8. This particular 427 was built by the legendary Kurt Neighbor, and if you take the time to look him up you'll discover that there's probably nobody on the face of the planet who knows these Ford 427 engines better than he. It's fresh (obviously) and rebuilt with modern pump gas and good street manners in mind. There's a solid lifter cam inside, so it sounds right, and two big Holley double-pumpers on top to feed it properly. It starts easily, idles nicely, and doesn’t get at all fussy, hot or cold, which is a testament to Mr. Neighbor's tuning skill, and there's a definite stop in the throttle travel when you hit the secondaries—pay attention before going past it, because all kinds of things start to happen really, really fast. In a package that weighs scarcely 2500 pounds, well, it's not hard to understand how a legend was born. Long-tube headers feed the side pipes, which absolutely sound epic at full boil.
Rectangular steel frame rails with round cross-members and reinforced body and floor components make a very stiff platform that you can feel from the driver's seat. The front suspension is a familiar Mustang II setup with rack-and-pinion steering and disc brakes, so parts are plentiful and service is easy. The rear end uses a Ford 9-inch on a 4-link setup with adjustable coil-over shocks, so the thing hooks up extremely well. You'll note that virtually everything under the car is new, including lines, hoses, and the custom fabricated stainless fuel cell out back. Weld Pro-Star wheels work well with the drag race sensibility behind the build, and they're fitted with fat 235/60/15 front and 295/50/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A radials.
There's a very good reason why Cobras remain so popular after all these years. They're insanely fun to drive, the community is one of the best in the hobby, and everywhere you go the car will be recognized as a legend (and the guy behind the wheel treated accordingly). This beautiful red Cobra delivers a very authentic experience thanks to the expertly-built 427 under the hood, and that alone makes it stand out. Add in a price that's probably less than the cost of duplicating the car yourself (even if your labor is free), and you get a smart way to own a small piece of the legend. Call today!
This car is titled as a 2011 Assembled Vehicle and comes with a 100% valid, transferable, clean Ohio title.
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