Vehicle Description
This 1965 Shelby Cobra replica is likely one of the most
interesting cars you're going to come across. It's a true
performance build that is said to have multiple direct links to
Carroll Shelby. And it also has a powerful V8, well-balanced style,
fully independent suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes to be a
true power driver.
This car has all the right standard Cobra features you love, like
the widely flared fenders, hood scoop, race bumpers, and growling
side pipes. Plus, the genuine Halibrand magnesium wheels with
knock-off center hubs really make this worthy of the icon. But
there's plenty of uniqueness on display here, too. After all, blue
is a great Cobra color, but we rarely see it paired with golden
stripes. It's all quite striking, but nothing here is too fancy
from keeping you from hitting the racetrack. And that uniqueness
and race-ready attitude are quite right for this one. The story
that we are told is that this is a Steve Arntz replica, and he was
a designer for Carroll Shelby who really started the movement for
new fiberglass builds as early as the 1970s. And the engineer on
the project is said to be Ron Butler. He was a crew chief when the
Ford GT40 had its historic 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 24 Hours of
LeMans. So this is a distinct car with a possibly unbeatable
pedigree.
The black interior has the simple and purposeful style you want in
a Cobra. Low-back bucket seats, toggle switches, a sports steering
wheel, and full classic Stewart Warner readouts engage your driver
senses. There are nice details like the upholstered door panels and
back. But just like the exterior, nothing ever gets in the way of a
true driver. You even have nice additions like the wind wings and
strong diamond plate floor on the driver's side.
When you open the hood you see one of the best features of an Arntz
car. He pushed the engine as far back as he could to get the mass
behind the front axle. This is a Chevy small block, and it's said
to be a 350 unit enlarged to a 406 cubic-inch motor. It also has an
Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock Torker intake, and
headers feeding into those growling side pipes. It is supported by
good pieces, including Chevy's stout three-speed automatic
transmission and an aluminum radiator with an electric fan. As you
look underneath, you can also see more of the well-engineered
details, like a strong square-tube chassis and the Jaguar
independent rear end with dual QA1 coilovers. And the four-wheel
disc brakes even have an inboard rear set thanks to the Jag
suspension.
Power, distinction, and history can all be yours with this Shelby
replica...but only if you're quick enough to grab this Cobra. Call
now!
