For Sale: 1965 Superformance MKIII in Denver, Colorado

Vehicle Description

1965 Superformance Cobra MK III

Superformance Cobras are the only reproduction Cobra built under Shelby Licence.  Don’t buy the kit, get the real thing.

 

427 ROUSH Motor ~600HP  Cladded in Aluminum. Engine professionally built by V’s Performance in Long Beach CA.  

Tremec TKO600 5-Speed Manual transmission 

Paint Color: Gregio Silverstone with Gloss Black striping  

Walnut steering wheel 

Superformance MKIII Cobra 427 Roush SP03508 is painted in a deep, Gregio Silverstone with custom Extra Wide Black Gloss Stripes. Finished with all of the chrome trim on headlights, quick jacks, turn signals, roll bar, and even the nickle-plated brass Windscreen frame.  Custom White Stitch in the Black  leather seats. 18” knock off hub  period correct gloss black wheels 

On the inside the cockpit ..period correct Smiths Gauges. The doors are secure by original style carriage style latches. All openings, such as engine bay, trunk, and cockpit are wrapped around steel subframe for increased strength and support. Dashes are wrapped in leather as are the steel framed seats which offer period correct webbing for comfort and aesthetics. 
All Superformance MKIII's feature a high performance aluminum radiator with twin electric fans that are thermostatically controlled. Also included this MKIII's is a period correct oil cooler with shroud and fittings. All Superformance MKIII's come standard with aluminum Limited Slip Differentials and Power Disc 4 Piston Wilwood Brakes. 

Inside the Engine bay sits a 427 CU IN. Roush cladded in Aluminum.  ~600 HP.

The Superformance MKIII is a meticulously engineered and crafted reproduction of the original, built under license from Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc. No expense is spared in recreating these legendary cars, ensuring an authentic sports car experience. And because Superformance uses only the highest quality parts in the construction of the MKIII, they have always maintained amazingly high resale values.  The car is extremely fast.  No chips or scratches in the paint.  Car is perfect.  

Chassis:

Jig-Welded parallel ladder frame of heavy wall 2" x 4" rectangular steel tubing with large diameter outriggers. Frame incorporates front and rear crumple zones. Door hinge, steering column and windshield pickup-points incorporated onto main chassis.

 

Body:

Hand laid fiberglass panels with steel tube reinforcements in all openings. Where the body points carry loads thay are reinforce with steel bars or panels. Body bonded to chassis and is completely non-stressed. Supplied painted in base coat and clear coat urethane finish. 
 

Front and Rear suspension:

The front sports a fully independent unequal length A-arms with adjustable coils over telescopic shock absorbers, while the rear is also independent unequal length A-arms, with fabricated hub carriers and coil over shock absorbers.

Interior:

Hand made seats upholstered in German specification automotive leather. Fully carpeted floor, center console, sides and rear firewall. Slide adjusters for driver's seat. Tonneau cover included.

Pedal Box:

Fabricated steel plate pedal box assembly with adjustable pedal pads. Incorporates brake booster and master cylinder assembly with hydraulic clutch actuation.

 

Standard Equipment:

  • Show quality two-stage paint finishes
  • Hand laminated fiberglass body with reinforcing inserts
  • Heavy duty TIG welded ladder frame chassis with crumple zones
  • Fully independent front and rear suspension
  • Limited slip differential
  • Willwood® power-assisted vented disc brakes (4-pot calipers front, single-pot calipers rear)
  • Custom crafted coil-over shocks
  • Side and rear view mirrors
  • Original style pedals, catches and fittings
  • Original style shifter and hand brake lever
  • Carpeted interior and trunk, aluminum finished firewall
  • Sun visors and wind wings
  • Wipers & washer, heater/defogger
  • Leather seating surfaces (drivers adjusts)
  • Original style latch-lock seat belts
  • Moto - Lita wooden steering wheel
  • Monza style filler. (locking gas cap)
  • Aluminum, single core hi-performance radiator, shroud and dual fans
  • Oil cooler and braided lines
  • Stainless steel fuel tank 17 gallons (pressure tested)
  • Original style side pipes and headers to accommodate Ford based V8 engine
  • Original style gauges (Smith) and switches (Lucas) reverse 180mph speedometer
  • Stainless steel roll bar, chassis mounted

 

 

Extra option..Pair this Cobra with Limited Edition Official Shelby Licensed Cobra E-Bike by Vintage Electric.

 

End of 2021 Build

Vehicle Details

  • 1965 Superformance MKIII
  • Listing ID: CC-1898441
  • Price: $159,900
  • Location:Denver, Colorado
  • Year:1965
  • Make:Superformance
  • Model:MKIII
  • Exterior Color:Gregio-Silverstone
  • Interior Color:Black
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Odometer:795
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