Vehicle Description
In the collector car world, stylish convertibles with incredible
power usually command big attention and serious money. Need proof?
Check out all those dual-quad Impalas and Sting Ray roadsters that
routinely pull six-figure prices simply because they exist. That
begs the question: how do you get breakneck performance that's
wrapped in a jaw-dropping shell without draining your kid's college
fund? Well, you take a serious look at a gem like this fantastic
Backdraft Racing Cobra! A modern spin on a timeless sports car,
this rad roadster mixes 427 cubic inches of Iconic V8 with a tough
Tremec 5-speed, BMW suspension components and jaw-dropping
aesthetics. If you're in the market for a storied classic that's
destined to lead the pack, you've found your pride and joy!
BLAZE GLAZE
From inception, Backdraft cars are turnkey products developed and
engineered to mimic the vintage appeal of authentic aluminum Cobras
while handily out-performing pretty much anything on the street.
The assembly of this roadster's professionally finished body began
with a steel-lined GRP molding that was hand-tweaked and gel coated
on a full-size rotisserie rack. Once that coating was complete, the
newly formed fuselage was smoothed by a seasoned fiberglass
professional, baked in an even coat of primer and inspected
top-to-bottom to ensure first-class quality. When quality control
was cleared, bold Blaze Metallic Orange two-stage was detailed with
warm Pewter racing stripes and polished to a head-turning shine.
And today, this super slick Cobra is a sophisticated build that
exhibits twice the style and twice the race-bred DNA of a typical
replicar boulevard cruiser.
Assembled in December of 2018 as a 2019 roadster, this Cobra is a
carefully detailed stunner that's logged just over 900 miles. That
detailing begins with a sculpted and re-angled nose, which hangs
stainless-trimmed Hella headlights over mesh grilles, amber parking
lamps and polished quick lifts. A rivet-lined hood anchors a small
scoop in front of locking latches and polished stainless wipers.
Behind those wipers, like-new glass hangs clear wind wings and
dark-tint visors between a polished roll bar and a polished,
bullet-style mirror. At the sides of the car, shielded pipes frame
finned air extractors, stylish Ford emblems and a familiar
Monza-style fuel filler. And at the back of the car, stacked tail
lamps join a chrome tag light to illuminate a locking trunk handle
and two more polished quick lifts.
ICONIC ICON
Professionally assembled and fully detailed, this Cobra's
Windsor-based Iconic 427 twists an easy 475 horsepower into an
impressive 506 lb./ft. of track terrorizing torque! At the top of
that trusty Dart 351W block, a billet air cleaner punches wind
through a coated Holley 4-barrel that's teamed with stainless lines
an electric choke and a coated Edelbrock fuel pump. A resulting
air/fuel mixture makes its way from a polished Edelbrock Performer
RPM intake to hot Edelbrock E-Street heads, which hide fluid roller
rockers under polished Ford Racing valve covers. When those heads
flood the cylinders, an internally balanced Eagle rotating assembly
joins a choice COMP cam to build buff 10.5 to 1 compression. That
compression gets sparked by a reliable MSD Pro-Billet distributor,
which is sequenced between an MSD Blaster SS coil and loomed Ford
Racing plug wires. Spent gases roar through coated headers. A
lightweight aluminum radiator joins a big puller fan, a polished
water tube and a chromed expansion tank to provide the brutal
engine's cooling. Billet serpentine components spin a coated
Edelbrock water pump next to a polished Powermaster alternator. And
overall, the car's impressive engine bay is exceptionally well
done, featuring details like a polished dipstick, a spry
Powermaster starter, a polished Ford Racing breather and a Moroso
deep-sump oil pan.
BACKDRAFT BUILT
Rule number one of hot rodding: an excellent drivetrain isn't worth
the metal it's built from unless it's paired with a competent
chassis. Behind this Cobra's hot powerplant, a proven Tremec
5-speed, tailored with a Quick Time bellhousing, spins a BMW
limited-slip rear end that ensures whiplash-inducing acceleration
while still allowing the car to loaf along at highway speeds. That
drivetrain, bolted to a hot-rolled rectangular steel ladder-type
chassis, sends power through the same BMW-sourced MacPherson strut
front and fully independent rear suspension that's become a
Backdraft hallmark. Turns come courtesy of BMW-sourced
rack-and-pinion steering. Stops are provided by power-assisted
discs at all four corners that, thanks to this car's featherweight
construction, are virtually impervious to fade. And there's simply
nothing that looks better on a Cobra than a set of Halibrand-style
Knock-Offs!
INTERIOR
Between the doors, it's all purpose all the time, as
diamond-stitched leather and fresh carpet culminate in a simple yet
attractive driving environment. Front and center, deep buckets pin
soft pleats under 4-point Sabelt safety harnesses. Looking forward,
a leather-clad dash hangs sedate Backdraft Racing telemetry above
pushbutton ignition and slim Backdraft Racing pedals. Below that
dash, an angled Backdraft Racing shifter pivots between a polished
hand brake and plush Backdraft Racing floor mats. And the driver
carves curves through a polished a wood-rimmed steering wheel.
There simply aren't that many chances to own a first class sport
car - especially at this money. With its modern chassis, proven
5-speed and exceptional Iconic power, this Cobra is guaranteed to
be a blast to drive. Looking to add a little fire to your arsenal?
Open the garage and unleash this Backdraft!
HIGHLIGHTS
Professionally built Backdraft Racing Cobra that's logged only 935
weekend miles
427 cubic inch Iconic Windsor crate engine with 475 horsepower
Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
Backdraft Racing BMW-sourced limited-slip rear axle
Backdraft Racing BMW-sourced rack-and-pinion steering
Backdraft Racing BMW-sourced 4-wheel power disc brakes
Backdraft Racing chassis with a BMW-sourced fully independent
suspension
Diamond-stitched leather interior
Backdraft Racing fiberglass body with Blaze Metallic Orange paint
and Pewter racing stripes
18-inch Halibrand-style Knock-Off Wheels
Side-pipe exhaust
Cam Card
Dyno results
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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