If you are looking for a vehicle that is guaranteed to turn heads
and make you a bunch of new friends, then there is no better car
than this 1966 Shelby Cobra. Painted in a beautiful and elegant
black, this open-top roadster has just 19,877 miles on it since it
was built, and brings all the no-nonsense power and performance of
Shelby's original masterpiece, and adds a few extras to make it
even more fun to drive.
Inside, we find the traditional no-frills Cobra interior. Dual
bucket seats are separated by a big transmission tunnel, topped by
a signature reverse-angle shifter. A three-spoke, wood-rimmed
steering wheel sits ahead of a five-pod VDO gauge cluster that
takes up residence center-dash, featuring an 8,000 rpm tachometer
and quirky-but-correct Shelby-style reversed 180 mph speedometer,
and sharing space with a series of toggle switches and HVAC knobs.
Door pockets, racing harnesses, and a driver's roll hoop round out
the accoutrements of this speedy Spartan interior.
Under that signature front-hinged hood, we find an incredible 400
cubic-inch overhead valve V-8 engine. Featuring rare 4-V cylinder
heads with stainless steel 2.19 intake and 1.71 exhaust valves to
go along with Crane roller rockers and Rhodes lifters. A single
Holley 750 Double-Pumper carburetor sits on top of an Edelbrock
Hi-Rise Torquer intake manifold, while long-tube headers, and, of
course, those stellar side pipes. Power is routed through a classic
four-speed Toploader manual transmission before being sent out to
the 3.50-geared posi-traction nine-inch rear end. Fifteen-inch
knock-off-style wheels are shod with BFGoodrich tires measuring
P225/60R-15 at the front and wider P295/50R-15 at the rear.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 19,877 Miles Since Built
• 400 CID V8
• Rare 4V Heads
• Stainless Intake and Exhaust Valves
• Crane Roller Rockers
• Rhodes Lifters
• Holley 750 Double Pumper
• Edelbrock Hi Rise Torque Intake
• Long Tubes
• Side Pipes
• Toploader Four Speed Manual
• Nine Inch Rear
• 3.50 Posi Rear
• Adjustable Coilovers
• Four Wheel Disc Brakes
• Knock Off Style Wheels
• BFG Tires
• Racing Harnesses
• Wood Rimmed Wheel
• Reverse Speedometer
This 1966 Shelby Cobra rides on an independent suspension with
adjustable coilovers at all four corners. Disc brakes are utilized
all around, and although they are not power-assisted, you're likely
not to notice thanks to the svelte curb weight of this diminutive
dynamo, which is more than capable of reining in the power
generated under the hood. If you have always wanted a car that can
make you plenty of new pals and also make a royal entrance, there
is no better car than the king of the muscle cars to make that
happen. Don't wait, call today!
Vehicle Details
1966 Shelby Cobra
Listing ID:CC-2008771
Price:$68,995
Location:Mesa, Arizona
Year:1966
Make:Shelby
Model:Cobra
Exterior Color:Black
Interior Color:Black
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:19877
Stock Number:4594-PHX
VIN:TNVIN080442961531
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