For Sale: 1965 Shelby Cobra in Irvine, California

Life is much more exciting in this amazing roadster, which was built for reliable and stress-free motoring! Strap into this gorgeous Superformance MKIII (SP01412) and prepared to be admired for its flawless red paint, stainless steel bumperettes, bold "big block" style hood scoop contrasting the silver ceramic coated side pipes and headers. Badges adorn the fenders while the convertible rides on traditional 15" Halibrand style knock off wheels shod with high performance tires.

The Ford Racing 351 Windsor V8 churns out a tractable 385 horsepower using a Speed Demon carburetor sitting on a dual plane aluminum manifold and breathing through an K&N Extreme air filter. A high torque starter, aluminum pulleys, stainless steel gas tank, oil cooler, aluminum radiator, dual fan, heater and defroster are superb finishing touches.

The car has a robust 5-speed Tremec manual transmission with Lakewood scatter shield. The optional engine and cabin insulation package reduces heat and vibration felt from the tunnel box and footbox.

The Ford V8 sends power to the Dana independent rear suspension. Power Disc 4 Piston Wilwood brakes with power assist provides with this MKIII with amazing stopping power while the Bilstein coil-over shocks, as well as upgraded front and rear sway bars maximize the car's handling.

SP01412 has an elegant Moto Lita wood rim steering wheel and aircraft style quick release seat buckles. The period correct SC dash houses Smith instrument gauges, Lucas toggle switches, an amp gauge and a 180 mph reverse speedometer. The cockpit is swathed with leather including the steering wheel and the doors are secured by original style carriage latches; the seats are covered in sumptuous German leather. All openings, such as engine bay, trunk, and cockpit are wrapped around the steel subframe for increased strength and support. The roadster even sports a rare optional locking glove box. The fully carpeted trunk contains the battery with a shutoff switch.

The Superformance MKIII is a meticulously engineered and crafted reproduction of the original, built under license from Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc. No expense was spared in recreating the legendary car, ensuring an authentic sports car experience.

SP01412 is titled as a 1965 Ford in New Jersey with 13,000 miles and is available for only $87,950.