For Sale: 1965 Shelby Cobra in Bradenton, Florida

1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Replica �€" Backdraft Build, Roush 427SR, Signed by Chip Foose Why This Car Is Special The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 is the car that defined what an American sports car could be. Carroll Shelby took an AC Ace body, dropped a big-block Ford V8 into it, and produced something so raw and fast that even Ferrari took notice. The original 427 Cobra �€" known internally as the S/C, for Semi-Competition �€" weighed around 2,500 pounds and could hit 60 miles per hour in under four seconds by mid-1960s standards. Ford officially ended Cobra production in 1967, and only 356 of the 427-powered cars were ever built. That scarcity, combined with the car's motorsport legacy, pushed original 427 Cobra prices into seven-figure territory decades ago. What Backdraft Racing built in response is the most serious answer to that problem. Founded in South Africa and later operating out of the United States, Backdraft Racing produces Cobra replicas designed to satisfy buyers who want the shape, the feel, and the performance of a 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 without the fragility and expense of an original. Their cars are built on steel tube-frame chassis with independent suspension at all four corners �€" something the original 427 Cobras never had �€" and are engineered to accept modern drivetrain components without compromise. This particular example goes several steps further than a standard Backdraft build, pairing the car with a Roush 427SR engine, period-correct visual details, and a signature from legendary automotive designer Chip Foose. It is a car that was put together with a clear purpose: maximum driving experience in the body of an American icon. Features List - Backdraft Racing 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 replica - Roush 427SR V8 �€" 510 horsepower / 535 lb-ft of torque - Holley 4-barrel carburetor - MSD ignition system - Tremec TKO-600 5-speed manual transmission - Wilwood 4-piston disc brakes, all four corners - Independent front and rear suspension - Rack-and-pinion steering - Electric cooling fan - Roll bar - Wood-rimmed 3-spoke steering wheel - Full gauge cluster - 3-point harness seatbelts - Black leather interior - Chrome side exhaust pipes - Alloy wheels with polished lips - Goodyear Eagle F1 performance tires - White racing stripes over blue exterior - Signed by Chip Foose Mechanical The engine in this 1965 Shelby Cobra replica is the Roush 427SR, a 427 cubic inch V8 built specifically for Cobra replicas and hot rods that demand both authenticity and modern reliability. Roush Performance �€" the company founded by NASCAR and endurance racing veteran Jack Roush �€" developed the 427SR as a crate engine package that delivers 510 horsepower and 535 lb-ft of torque in naturally aspirated form. Those are not estimated or marketing figures; they are dyno-verified ratings for the SR specification engine. The torque number is particularly important in a car this light. With a curb weight well under 2,500 pounds, this Backdraft Cobra puts that 535 lb-ft to use in a way that most modern sports cars simply cannot replicate. Fuel delivery is handled by a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, which is exactly what you would have seen on the original 427 Cobra. Ignition is managed by an MSD system, which provides more precise spark timing and greater spark energy than a conventional distributor setup �€" a meaningful upgrade for a high-displacement carbureted engine. Behind the engine sits a Tremec TKO-600 5-speed manual transmission, which is rated to handle up to 600 lb-ft of input torque and is widely regarded as one of the strongest manual gearboxes available for this application. The shift throws are short and direct, and the close-ratio gearing keeps the engine in its power band on the road. The suspension is where this Backdraft build separates itself most clearly from an original 427 Cobra. The factory S/C cars used a transverse leaf spring setup at the rear �€" functional for racing in 1965, but a compromise by modern standard