Vehicle Description
This 1965 Superformance Cobra MKIII features a drivetrain built by
the legendary Superformance expert, Ohltoff Racing, that provides a
visceral driving experience! Superformance stands in a league of
its own, delivering what is widely considered the finest Cobra
reproduction available today. For this reason, Superformance is the
only manufacturer of Cobras officially licensed, authorized, and
endorsed by Carroll Shelby himself! What truly sets Superformance
apart is that it's the exclusive builder granted full rights by
Shelby to replicate his legendary 1960s race cars. Unlike kit cars
that come in pieces and are assembled in garages by hobbyists,
every Superformance Cobra is hand-assembled by skilled craftsmen in
a dedicated factory setting. These cars arrive as fully finished
rolling chassis-complete with show-quality paint, premium
interiors, and fully installed components like independent front
and rear suspension, Wilwood disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering,
and a limited-slip rear differential. Just add your choice of
engine, transmission, wheels, and tires, and it's ready to go.
Superformance uses only new, top-quality parts-never salvaged or
recycled components like those found in budget kits-ensuring a
tight, rattle-free driving experience that rivals even modern
performance cars. From the leather-trimmed cockpit to the precise
handling and race-inspired engineering, everything about a
Superformance Cobra is designed to deliver the authentic Shelby
experience with modern reliability. Whether you're a collector or
an enthusiast, there's simply no comparison-Superformance is the
gold standard in Cobra replicas, and everything else is just second
best. This particular '65 Cobra comes to us from the estate of its
original southern-based owner and caretaker, who commissioned and
oversaw its incredibly impressive build that is fully documented
with this car's included documentation. Under the locking hood is
an Ohltoff Racing-built 408 cubic inch Ford Racing aluminum stroker
V8 that is based upon a 351W architecture and it breathes through a
smooth starting and running Holley 4 barrel carburetor mounted atop
an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold. As one can expect with a
premium Cobra build such as this one, the powertrain is absolutely
loaded with performance upgrades! Firing up this premium
Superformance MKIII is a total breeze thanks in part to the
upgraded MSD electronic ignition system that also makes for a more
reliable driving automobile. Exhaust exits the 408 Stroker V8 via a
set of tubular headers and out through a set of side pipes that
give this hand-built Cobra its unmistakable, roaring sound. The
internals of the cast aluminum 408 V8 are also said to have been
upgraded with performance-oriented, racing parts including an Eagle
Specialty Products crankshaft and connecting rods, a hydraulic
roller camshaft, and forged Trick Flow pistons. Further augmenting
the performance of this massively powerful Ford Racing powerplant
are a set of Trick Flow cylinder heads with Competition Cams rocker
arms that surely add to the already impressive power output of this
Ohltoff-built V8. As one can expect from the upgraded performance
of this Cobra's powerplant additional heat is generated however
thanks to an upgraded cooling system comprised of an aluminum
radiator and oil cooler, as well as electric fans keep the engine
and its systems cool especially at peak performance. Additionally,
the 408 Stroker V8 is backed by a Tremec T56 6-Speed manual
transmission that makes this Superformance Cobra MKIII an absolute
blast to take down the road and go through the gears. This Cobra
also sports a number of wonderful updates that modernize the
driving experience as well. A hydraulic-assisted clutch makes
shifting the Tremec 6 Speed feel almost effortless and more in line
with a modern manual transmission car. Additionally, 4-wheel
Wilwood power disc brakes make for another fantastic update on this
retro-inspired build ensuring that you can easily and reliably
bring this beast to a complete stop with next to no effort.
Moreover, rack and pinion steering makes squeezing into a tight
parking space at the local car show or rest stop on a car cruise a
total breeze while maintaining a wonderful feel taking a tight
corner. Further adding to this already amazing Superformance MKIII
Cobra are a number of optional upgrades to the exterior including
front and rear chrome bumperettes, driver and passenger chrome roll
hoops, a driver's side racing mirror, dual wing windows, and a
LeMans-style fuel filler door. In addition, this Cobra also comes
with a color-matched removable hardtop as well as a removable black
cloth soft top, side curtains and tonneau cover so that you can
enjoy cruising in and showing off your Cobra in virtually any
weather condition. Riding on a set of 17 inch polished
Halibrand-Style pin-drive Knockoff Wheels, each mounted with radial
tires, this 1965 Shelby Cobra reproduction has a fantastic
modernized look and feel whether parked or cruising the open road.
The hand-laid factory-built Superformance fiberglass body is
finished in Yellow 2-stage basecoat/clearcoat along with black
painted Shelby-style rally stripes that together make for an
eye-popping rig. Unsurprisingly, the factory installed interior of
this 1965 Superformance Cobra MKIII is top-notch! The
period-correct bucket seats feature German black leather that has a
fantastic, high-quality look and feel, and they are also incredibly
comfortable. The matching leather door panels and center tunnel,
black carpeting and Superformance Cobra floor mats, and upgraded
woodgrain Moto-Lita style steering wheel are in fantastic condition
and further demonstrate why Superformance is the top-dog for Cobra
builds. The matching dash features an impressive array of Smith and
Lucas branded instrumentation including a period-correct
reverse-sweep 180 MPH Speedometer, 8,000 RPM tachometer, oil
pressure gauge, oil temperature gauge, amp gauge, engine coolant
temperature gauge, and fuel gauge. The interior is finished off
with several other options including driver and passenger tinted
sun visors, Simpson racing harnesses, a rear-view mirror and
locking glovebox, and even a 12-volt charging outlet so that you
can keep your phone charged up. Whether you're buying your very
first collector car and you want something with a classic look and
modern conveniences and safety upgrades, or you're an established
collector adding to your growing collection, this 1965
Superformance Cobra MKIII would make an excellent choice. Give
Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!
*Olthoff Racing-Built 408 Cu. In. V8 Stroker
*Holley Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*Tremec T56 6-Speed Manual
*4-Wheel Wilwood Power Disc Brakes
*Rack & Pinion Steering
*Only Cobra Replica Licensed by Shelby
*Bespoke Hand Built Yellow Body w/ Black Stripes
*Black German Leather Bucket Seats
*Hard & Soft Top Included w/ Side Windows
*17" Halibrand-style Knock Off Wheels w/ Radial Tires
*Full Period-Correct Smith Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 17,575 Miles
