Vehicle Description
If an iconic two-seater with nearly 500 horsepower is your idea of
fun, you've come to the right place. This is a 1965 Backdraft
Roadster. The Cobra body shape is familiar and beloved among
enthusiasts, and so are the great names that supplied hardware to
create one fabulous machine. A thick vinyl binder contains complete
information on the engine, electronics, and accessories. Everything
is here right up to assembly instructions and a wiring diagram. A
Dart SHP 351W block provides the foundation for the killer engine
combination. The crank and rods are forged Eagle components with
Mahle forged pistons. A 4-inch stroke combined with the 4.125" bore
yields the magic 427 cubic inches. The heads, intake, and water
pump come from Edelbrock. The carb is a 770cfm Holley. MSD handles
the ignition chores. A COMP hydraulic roller bumpstick and lifters
work with upgraded valve springs to facilitate reliable high rpm
operation. Tires by Nitto, gauges by Autometer, 5-speed
transmission from Tremec, Ram clutch, Fel-pro gaskets, Lakewood
bellhousing and Moroso oil pan. You'll have peace of mind knowing
that the car was built using only the best, and you can enjoy
driving rather than trying to figure out what's in it. Even the
Powermaster starter has dyno specs! (21.8 Nm @ 1088 rpm). The car
has the looks too. The paint hue comes from none other than
Ferrari. It's called Grigio Ferro. Translate that to mean that
elusive just right shade of metallic gray. With the blacked out
wheels, the look is magnificent. Those are true knock off spinners
as well. Four-wheel disc brakes, of course. And the tire fitment is
perfect. 245/40ZR18 in front, and fat 295/40ZR18 in the rear. They
fill the fenderwells beautifully sitting still and provide ultra
performance traction at speed. Inside it's black with gray
stitching, with a trick carbon fiber dash to house the
instrumentation. Strap in with Italian-made Sabelt racing
harnesses. It's fast. It's fun. It's a sports car in the truest
sense. The Iconic 427 1965 Backdraft Roadster.
