Vehicle Description
You know we love Cobras at Streetside Classics, because they
represent the most fun you can possibly have on four wheels for not
a lot of cash. This nasty satin black Cobra is beautifully finished
with a snarling fuel-injected V8, combat-ready interior, and a lot
of upgrades that make it the total package.
You really can't go wrong with basic black, but knock the shine off
it and suddenly you have something that looks ready to fight on the
most primitive levels. Even if you have an original Cobra, people
are still going to think it's a replica, so if you're building one
like this, you may as well give it a paint job that will get it
noticed by everyone, not just the purists. Fortunately, Factory 5's
workmanship is consistently excellent, and the composite body was
prepped and smoothed to the standards that black demands. Panel fit
is quite good, particularly the hood and trunk, and with that satin
black paint, there's no place for bad workmanship to hide. The
gloss black stripes were expertly painted in place, making it so
that you only notice them when you're up close, and reminding you
that this car is finished, not a work-in-progress. Twin black roll
hoops, shiny jacking stubs fore and aft, and matching black side
pipes all make this Cobra stand out, adding to the race-ready
appearance. Also note the extra details like the flip-up gas cap,
subtle hood scoop, and correct Lucas-style taillights that all help
make it stand out.
The interior sticks to the basics with wrap-around low-back buckets
flanking a wide center tunnel. That stubby shifter is very much
like the original, and it's linked directly to the 5-speed manual
gearbox that's one of the best-shifting transmissions ever
invented. The instrument panel has been wrapped in matching black
leather and stuffed full of Auto Meter gauges that look right in
the 1965 surroundings. A wood-rimmed steering wheel lends the right
amount of old world charm to the snake's driving environment, and
you'll appreciate thoughtful details like twin cup holders, leather
check straps on the doors, and 5-point Simpson harnesses for both
driver and passenger. There's no stereo (are you kidding? Who needs
it?) but it's comfortable enough if your goal is going fast.
There's also a neatly finished trunk with ample space for your gear
on the road or at the track.
The Factory 5 Cobra is built on the massive 5.0 Mustang market, so
this one packs a fuel-injected 5.0 that's got enough power to make
it worthy of the Cobra name. The lightweight Cobra makes the most
of the relatively stock motor's power, and it still feels like a
rocket ship when you get on it, but it also idles smoothly and gets
surprisingly good fuel economy. A Cobra dress-up kit with
blacked-out details and red valve covers gives it a proper 1960s
vibe, and there's a giant aluminum radiator with electric fan up
front. Underneath, it has a tubular chassis just like the original,
manual rack-and-pinion steering for maximum road feel, and
long-tube headers and side pipes that cackle like an insane god.
Out back, a 4-link setup on the 8.8 rear end mean that it rides and
handles well without any vices and there are disc brakes up front
to keep the fun under control. Gorgeous Superlight wheels fill the
fenders and wear track-ready 245/45/17 front and 315/35/17 rear
Nitto performance radials.
Fast fun is what the Cobra is all about, and this very nasty snake
delivers in every regard. Call today!