Vehicle Description
Take a moment to understand how different this 1965 Shelby Cobra
replica is from the rest of the pack. Tempurpedic seats, ice-cold
A/C, three tops, and a Steeda 400+ hp supercharged 5.0-liter V8. So
while most Cobras are about giving up creature comforts, this ultra
low mileage one has everyday usability and still has the power to
beat up on the bare-bones knuckle draggers.
If you really pay attention, you might be able to pick up that this
car is a bit longer and lower than a standard Cobra replica. It's
because this is one of the few built by Excalibur. Yes, the same
manufacturing firm that's famed for giving the Mercedes SSK a very
American twist also made Cobras by the handful. In fact, they were
the only company in the 90s that could deliver a fully-built
road-legal car, and so it was not assembled from a kit but instead
bought new in 1994 from Delray Lincoln Mercury in Florida. But
while this was already an expensive purchase, the owner had it
immediately sent to a restoration shop so that the low-batch build
quality could get a lesson in precision restoration. The brand new
roadster was treated to $30,000 of paint and bodywork. That's why
the red is so deep it looks like Cobra is fresh from the kill. But
more than just super slick paint highlighting the now uniform
panels, the investment gives this Cobra a confidence that you won't
find in its siblings. The doors can be shut with authority, the
trunk stays aligned, and an overall precision build quality that
makes this more useful than just a toy.
Inside is the same feeling of added luxury not seen in other
Cobras. The longer wheelbase makes entering the car and getting
comfortable an easy process. The bucket seats have been sculpted
using Tempurpedic material so you get a feeling of all day comfort
you never expected from a Cobra. There's even features like R-134a
air conditioning, GPS (removable), and an AM/FM/CD stereo, so you
can truly want for nothing. This one even comes with a tonneau
cover, full soft top (including side curtains), and a removable
hard top so you can choose the level at which you want to be
exposed to the elements. But even with all these comforts, it's
still a Cobra at heart. So you get a grippy VIP three-spoke
steering wheel, and your hand naturally falls right onto the
five-speed shifter.
All the added comfort does not sacrifice performance. That's
because under the hood is a fuel-injected 5.0-liter Ford V8 with a
Vortech V1 supercharger. The famed Ford craftsmen at Steeda
Autosport built the engine from top to bottom. So it not only looks
great with the Cobra valve covers and chrome superchager kit, but
also this 400+ hp powerplant was made bulletproof. This includes
fortified components such as a Ford Racing Cobra short block,
Steeda 18 camshaft, Cobra roller rockers, J/E forged pistons and
plenty more. So every time this roadster fires up, there there's a
sense of excitement that radiates through the side exhaust. Best of
all, special attention was made to make sure that adding monstrous
horsepower did not detract from the main goal of having a Cobra
that idled well and remained composed enough for easy use. And
that's the true place where this very unique Cobra excels. It has
race ready features like the competition-inspired suspension,
Wildwood four-wheel slotted disc brakes, BF Goodrich ZR rated
tires, and cool knock-off style wheels.
Complete with the original dealer invoice, maintenance records,
restoration photos, and restoration receipts, you're looking at the
finest example of a Cobra that gives up nothing and gives you
everything. The current owner has spent $200K+ on the build of this
car! Call today!!!