Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars of Scottsdale is pleased to present for sale,
on consignment, this bad to the bone MKIII 1965 Factory Five Cobra!
Feast your eyes and ears on this well thought out and well executed
build! This project was just recently completed by the current
owner! The Ford Ruby Red was sprayed with 3 coats of color and 4-5
coats of clear to create deep glossy finish that's evident to the
naked eye, pictures do not do this paint enough justice. With few
creature comforts, let us focus on the behemoth beneath the bonnet,
we know the pictures show 427 cubic inch valve covers, but that's
just because he couldn't find ones that he liked that said 428.
This 428 is balanced and blueprinted and wearing adornments like an
Edelbrock Intake, Holly Demon carburetor, long tube headers, MSD
ignition and an aluminum radiator. The 428 V8 has been built to the
highest level by a renowned Race engine builder, block has been
polished inside and out. Dyno results were reported to us as being
upwards of 500 horsepower. Stopping comes by way of 4 wheel disc
brakes, slotted and drilled rotors and a Wilwood master cylinder. A
Tremec 5 speed manual transmission connects you to the feel of the
engine and the road beneath you for a very analog, mechanical
feeling, just like you'd expect from a high powered roadster. The
OE brand wheels are wrapped in Nitto NT555 G2 275/40ZR17 up front
and 315/35ZR17 in the rear which bring a touch of modern to the
overall look while 4 point harnesses ensure you are snugged tight
in the low back seats. The wood steering wheel reminds you of the
days where leather gloves and an open faced helmet were the extent
of your safety equipment on the track. While the passenger roll bar
gives your co-pilot a vote of confidence that they too are being
looked after.This Factory Five Cobra has been built as close as
possible to an original but with all updated and new parts.Please
contact our sales staff to learn all about the process to becoming
the next lucky owner of this outstanding automobile today!
