1965 Shelby Cobra

Shelby Cobra (1965)
for sale

Price: US $15,000.00

Description:


1966 Shelby Cobra -
West Coast 427 'Stallion-style' Cobra. Built in 1991-1994.
Harley Davidson Birch White/Buckskin.
Red team stripes. West Coast Cobras are recognized as “the big man’s Cobra”; providing more comfort and legroom in the cockpit (6 inches longer, 4 inches wider than standard), gran prix driving comfort and road handling stability. This car was designed from the ground up to provide perfect 50-50% front/rear weight balance with a big block motor. The tremendously rigid TIG-welded tubular steel space frame has a monocoque backbone providing torsional stiffness while maintaining safety energy zones of controlled penetration. The ¼” single-piece fiberglass construction of the main body along with the double-walled doors, hood and trunk provide superior strength yet lighter weight. Additional driver and passenger safety features include a FULL roll bar that integrates directly into the frame, double wall construction throughout the tunnel and firewall, a substantial steel subframe within the doors designed to minimize side crash impacts, and a custom aluminum fuel cell safely isolated from potential collision.
Under the hood:
’71 Ford/Lincoln big-block V8, 429 cid bored over an additional .30 - 450 hp/393 tq at rear.
Outfitted with:
an aluminum Edelbrock Performer 460 intake manifold, Holley 926 cfm carburetor, Cobra Jet aluminum heads, brushed aluminum headers & sidepipes with sidepipe guards, full MSD ignition set-up (includes multiple spark discharger, tach adapter, adjustable spark timing control and MSG Blaster), Edelbrock chromed bow-tie air cleaner, Cobra 429 valve covers, rack n pinion power steering. Dual fan radiator w/ auto trigger thermostat. Chromed trim all around the engine compartment, and firewall-mounted engine-compartment lamp.
Geartrain:
GM 700 R4 O/D tranny, w B/M automatic shifter, Ford 9 rear.
Chassis, suspension, braking:
coil-over front & rear suspension, rack & pinion steering. Wilwood brakes (4-wheel disc).
Rolling stock:
American Racing aluminum Shelby rims fitted with BF Goodrich Radial T/A rubber [265/50Rx15 front; 295/50Rx15 rear].
In the (grand touring-outfitted) cockpit:
Durable high quality buckskin-colored boat leather (rain resistant), deep bucket seats with R.J.S. 5-point racing harnesses (for both driver & passenger). Grant competition steering wheel, tilt steering column, burlwood dash panel fitted with 7 VDO black-faced gauges, side door pockets, Tonneau cover.
Exterior particulars:
fully-functional, frame-mounted, full-width chromed rollbar [fitted with an extra-cost and effective plexi windbreaker inside the rollbar], center-mounted LeMans-style hinged aluminum fuel-filler cap, chromed grille, trunk-mounted battery with electrical kill switch, 17-gallon [64-liter] custom aluminum fuel tank. This beauty has always been garaged and covered [inside the garage]; never raced or abused. Includes car cover and spare wheel/tire for rear.

update: 2016-03-07

Features:

Condition:Seller Notes:
Used
“Great condition. Some minor paint chips from debris, mostly on the back fenders. In need of new carpet, the current rust color shag carpeting is outdated and worn… Could use new floor mats. Depending on preference, you may want to adjust throttle tension. Could also use rear fender guards – Due to the extended fender flaring, susceptible to more debris exposure. Inexpensive black fender guards would help. Stereo/Speakers not working. Personally, I don’t see a reason for them so I never replaced when purchased vehicle.”
Year: 1965Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: ShelbyTransmission: GM 700 R4 Automatic
Model: CobraBody Type: Convertible
Engine: 429 CID bored over .30 Ford V8Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: AutomaticVehicle Title: Clear
Mileage: 29,280Options: Convertible, Leather Seats
Exterior Color: Harley Davidson Birch WhitePower Options: Cruise Control
Interior Color: BuckskinFor Sale By: Private Seller

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