Vehicle Description
Cobras are special to just about everyone and seeing one on the
road is always an event, especially for the uninitiated. Even if
you don't know a thing about cars, you know that this 1965 Cobra
Replica is a very fast car, and an absolute joy to drive. Built by
Superformance, one of the leading Cobra manufacturers (and this
writer's personal favorite), this gorgeous Royal Blue MKIII
roadster was built less than 3K miles ago, and it packs a 450
horsepower 5.0L Coyote V8 that delivers brutal acceleration in this
lightweight package. Completed to a top level of fit and finish
rarely seen on modern Cobras, it's the one to get if you're looking
for an elite Cobra Replica.
Short of knocking your knuckles on the car's skin, you'd be
hard-pressed to tell this MKIII replica from an original British AC
Car. That marvelous Royal Blue paintjob is a nice update over the
somewhat more reserved Guardsman Blue we typically see on Cobras,
and it sure attracts a ton of attention with all that extra shine
and glow. Superformance is one of the most accurate Cobra
manufacturers and they took great pains to get the shape exactly
right before they started pulling molds. As a result, this super
slick little roadster looks like a million bucks, with great lines
and an awesome shine that definitely makes it stand out. The
two-stage paint job wears white Lemans stripes and you can see the
attention to detail in the way the stripes wrap around the grille
opening and into the trunk. The heavy-duty fiberglass is a lot more
durable than the fragile aluminum originals and thanks to years and
years of development, Superformance knows how to build one that
stays looking fresh, even when used as intended. Other authentic
pieces include the side pipes, lightweight 'quick jack'
bumperettes, the chrome hoop behind the driver, and correct
Lucas-style taillights. And if you ever get stuck in the elements,
this baby comes loaded with a tonneau cover, a soft top with side
windows, and even a soft car cover.
The builders really nailed the interior as well, with supportive
black buckets that grab and hold you while you're running hard.
That's pretty convincing vinyl on the seats and dash, and the
overall look is extremely good with just minor signs of use since
it was completed. Full carpets help control noise and heat and a
sporty leather-rimmed steering wheel adds a period-perfect touch.
Correct Smiths gauges, including a reverse-rotation speedometer,
are part of the Superformance package that makes this car feel
extremely authentic from behind the wheel. The forward-canted
shifter was actually a Mustang piece that the Shelby engineers
reversed to make it work in the Cobra, although in this car's case,
it's connected to a Tremec TKO 5-speed instead of the usual
Toploader 4-gear. Options include a heater but not anything else,
which is just like these are supposed to be set-up, that way
nothing that gets in the way of performance - the way God and Ol'
Shel himself intended. Out back, the trunk is rather nicely
finished in black carpets that are neatly tailored to fit just
right.
Cobras will accept just about any engine you can imagine, but the
one everyone expects to see is a Ford V8. This is a 5.0L Coyote V8
motor, the high-dollar motor everyone wants these days, and it's
been reported to belt out 450 horses - a truly staggering amount
when you consider how light this car is. With a super-cool
carbon-fiber engine cover and blue Powered by Ford valve covers, it
looks like a modern Mustang GT in there with a purposeful look that
Cobras are supposed to have. A chrome expansion tank works with a
giant radiator and big electric fan to keep the big small block
cool, and with silver ceramic-coated side pipes, not even the
owners of real Cobras will be able to tell the difference from the
sound. Superformance's rectangular-tube chassis is super-rigid and
offers upgrades like an A-arm front suspension with coil-overs,
rack-and-pinion steering, and a trick independent rear end. There's
also a big power disc brake at each corner and it's outfitted with
gorgeous Halibrand-style knock-offs and staggered Michelin
performance radials that are tall and fat like the originals.
Nicely built and a lot more accurate than many of the replicas out
there, this Superformance Cobra recreates the authentic Cobra
experience at a fraction of the cost. Call today!
