Vehicle Description
The Ford Cobra Roadster is often referred to as the most replicated
cars in the world! With a strong pedigree with Carroll Shelby's
performance touches, shapely body lines, and tons of American power
on reserve, these cars fill the dreams of many car enthusiasts as
the one they aspire to be behind the wheel of someday!!
With this same genuine passion in mind, Superformance went to work
creating an exact replica to meet the expectations of Carroll
Shelby himself. Their Mark III edition Cobra was introduced with
perfect aesthetic appeal as well as original factory dimensions and
immediately became one of the best available! These factory
produced chassis' and hand-laminated fiberglass bodies are built
professionally with the best of quality materials! Features include
a TIG welded ladder chassis with chrome roll bar welded to the
frame, fully independent 4-wheel suspension, power 4-wheel Wilwood
ventilated disc brakes, adjustable coil-over shocks, reinforced
fiberglass shell with 2-stage paint application process for ultra
smooth finish, correct Smiths gauges with reverse 180mph
speedometer, correct style pedals and shift handle, and 15"
Halibrand style knock-off wheels just to name a few!
We are very pleased to offer this 1965 Superformance Mark III Cobra
specially finished in classic Titanium Silver with Bright Silver
Stripes and Black Leather appointed interior! It is it further
accented with aluminum rivets on the hood scoop and hood surround!
Power comes from a blueprinted Ford 460ci V8 big block built by
Reed Performance Motorsport of Chalmette, LA and produces an
estimated 500 horsepower and 550 ft lbs of torque! It is mated to a
Tremec TKO 5-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip 3.73 rear
differential! Special performance enhancements include aluminum
Super Cobra Jet heads, Edelbrock Torker II 460 aluminum intake,
Quick Fuel Technologies performance carburetor with splash pan, MSD
electronic ignition, ceramic-coated headers, finned aluminum Cobra
valve covers, in-line oil filter with auxiliary cooler, dual
electric cooling fans, and Ford Motorsport high-flow aluminum water
pump! It provides an excellent power curve, super smooth
acceleration, and superb exhaust note from the traditional black
coated side pipes!!
Other options include "quick jack" bumpers, complete fitted soft
top, frame, & side curtains (storage bags included); cabin tonneau
cover, fully carpeted interior and trunk, heater and defrost, three
Talbot-style rearview mirrors, chrome fire extinguisher, auxiliary
fire suppression system, tinted sun visors, clear wind wings,
12-volt auxiliary port, racing fuel cap, 4-point seat harnesses,
lockable glove box with Meylan rally chronometers attached, and
Moto-Lite wooden steering wheel! Also included is an extra set of
keys, storage car cover, Superformance-branded floor mats, and a
set of new black coco mats.
Under the hood you will see signatures from some prominent
automotive persons, most notable being Peter Brock (race car
driver), Aaron Shelby (son of Carroll Shelby) and Boyd Coddington
(hot rod designer and custom car builder) This beautiful Cobra has
traveled 14,218 miles since its completion in 2010. It received new
BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires in early 2022 along with new parking
brake pads. A fresh engine oil change with filter was completed in
preparation for this sale. It runs wonderfully, even in these
current summer conditions! Please call with any questions or to
schedule an opportunity to see this gorgeous example in person!
