Vehicle Description
On the outside this just looks like a beautifully built 1965 Shelby
Cobra, but then everybody else on the track starts wondering why
you can smoke them all. That's because this is a Backdraft Racing
Cobra. It means a 450 hp Roush V8, a fully independent suspension,
four-wheel disc brakes, beefy five-speed gearbox, and a whole host
of other goodies to make this one of the baddest Cobra you've ever
laid eyes on.
The paint instantly makes this one a shining star. The Monterey
Blue Metallic lives up to it's name with a luster so deep it's like
staring into a California bay. If you know the Backdraft cars, you
know that their workmanship is one of the highest regarded in the
Cobra industry, and the fit and finish on this particular car is
worthy of all the extra scrutiny it's likely to get at shows. All
the little details are right, including the shielding over the blue
dot headlights, riveted hood, fender flares, full bumpers, and
chrome rollover hoop for the driver. Since this one was built to
drive, there's even a folding top and polished heat shields on the
side pipes that might save your pant leg. And perfectly
complementing those shiny side pipes is a set of iconic ten-spoke
Halibrand-style knock-off wheels.
All Cobras are about offering the wind-in-your-hair purist
motoring, but you'll instantly notice this one also has been built
for a bit more comfort and style. Curvy tan bucket seats look
great, and more importantly, hold you in place during aggressive
driving. The diamond stitching down the center nicely coordinates
with the doors. They did a lot of work in this Backdraft Racing
replica to give it that authentic feel, ranging from the
wood-rimmed steering wheel, to the interior-mounted fire
extinguisher, to the four-point racing harnesses for both driver
and passenger. But this is also a civilized car, so it has carpets,
a padded dash, and Plexiglas sun visors, and an AM/FM/CD stereo
with Clarion speakers that play loud and clear as you approach
triple-digit speeds. Big VDO analog gauges fill the instrument
panel with information, and that's good because there's a lot going
on in the engine bay.
Once people get over all the shine that comes from opening the
hood, the first question will be, "Is it really powered by Roush or
are those just the valve covers?" You can enthusiastically tell
them the virtues of the Roush 342R V8. It's a 342 cubic-inch motor
that has been fortified with a forged crank, connecting rods, and
pistons. There are other performance goodies such as Roush aluminum
heads, specially prepared roller cam, Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake,
Holley 770 CFM four-barrel carburetor, and a whole host of other
goodies. Roush dyno tests the motors so that they make sure there's
450 hp right out of the box, and the header-fed side pies do a
great job of announcing all of the power. This is backed up by
reliable components such as the Tremec five-speed manual and
aluminum radiator with electric fan. On the road or racetrack,
you'll instantly feel the confidence the fully independent
suspension gives you. Plus, there's superior control with the
modern grip of the Goodyear Eagle F1 tires that are backed up at
each wheel with disc brakes.
Built in 2009 and only 10,298 miles put on it since, this Cobra is
faster and more comfortable than just about anything else you can
find. Then when you look at the price for an example that's barely
broken in, and well, then you already know how quick you need to be
to grab this deal. Call today!!!