Vehicle Description
With a performance-built small block, programmable fuel-injection,
and a fully independent sport suspension means this 1965 Shelby
Cobra already has everything you really want even before you find
out this sleek machine is a quality Factory Five example.
We all love a good Cobra. This roadster has bulging fenders that
look like they are trying to keep the beast within contained. In
fact, since these were out to eat Corvettes back in the day, we
find it quite cool that this one borrowed both the red body color
and white racing stripe color from the Corvette palette (like a
wolf using wool to blend in with the sheep.) This sleek paint and
the precision Factory Five body come together for a quality overall
presentation. This is a 60s-style street/track machine, so there is
an obligatory touch of chrome. Some pieces are expected like the
bumpers and dual roll hoops. But there are also places that are
performance pieces that just really deserve to get noticed, like
the side exhaust pipes and the trim rings on the 15-inch
Halibrand-style wheels with genuine knock-off hubs.
Factory Five also knows how to get the interior right. The low-back
bucket seats are nicely padded and finished in a supple leather.
You also have the full Simpson racing harnesses and a sports
shifter. And there are Factory Five logos on everything from the
floor mats to the wood and chrome three-spoke sports steering
wheel. They even know to correctly use a competition-style reverse
speedometer. It all make for a quality classic machine. But there
are also some nice upgraded details. There's an exterior-matching
red and white racing tonneau to go over the cockpit, and the FiTech
Go-EFI controller ahead of the shifter is an obvious investment in
modern performance.
Under the hood is a performance-built 351 cubic-inch V8. This Ford
legend looks great with the Cobra valve covers and matching long
air topper. But even more importantly, it has been fortified and
enhanced with all the right components. This includes Speed Pro 030
Pistons, Speed Pro 030 Moly Rings, Isky Racing hydraulic roller
camshaft, hydraulic roller lifters, roller rockers, pro comp
aluminum heads, and MSD Atomic fuel injection. The powerplant has
been blueprinted and balanced, and the total package is estimated
at 450 horsepower. This kind of superior performance is announced
the moment you fire-up this Cobra up and let the headers feed the
growling side pipes. Plus, you have complete control over this
enhanced V8 and its monster soundtrack thanks to the Tremec 600
five-speed manual transmission. Keeping you connected to the road
and on the best racing line is the fully-independent race-inspired
suspension with adjustable coilovers. There's also rack & pinion
steering, BF Goodrich T/As with extra meaty rear ones, and Wilwood
disc brakes at every wheel.
The sale comes with receipts and a full breakdown of all the
performance parts that it takes to make a Cobra of this magnetite.
This is the awesome fuel-injected Shelby you've always wanted. Call
today!!!
