Overview

1965 Shelby Cobra

Sleek and purposeful as a Stealth Fighter, this Superformance MKIII is the ticket to a higher level of driving excitement. Its Black paint with Wimbledon White stripes commands attention wherever this car prowls, enhanced by detailing such as a polished steel roll bar, black quick jacks, ceramic coated side pipes, and 15-inch pin-drive wheels with painted centers and polished aluminum spinners, shod with Avon tires with Goodyear stenciling.

That level of detailing extends underhood to the 427ci Windsor built by Blueprint Engines. The 535hp V8 is topped with Holley Electronic Fuel Injection and breathes through silver ceramic coated headers. It is dressed with Ford Racing 427 Cobra valve covers and a Cobra air cleaner, along with many polished components. For maximum driving fun, the engine is teamed with a Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission.

The cockpit is optimized for soul-stirring driving enjoyment. SP03273 is equipped with a Moto-Lita wooden steering wheel, leather seating surfaces, and period gauges and switches, leather seating surfaces, and period gauges and switches. The doors are secured by original-style carriage latches. All openings, such as engine bay, trunk, and cockpit are wrapped around the steel subframe for increased strength and support.

The Superformance MKIII is a meticulously engineered and crafted reproduction of the original, built under license from Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc. It has a heavy duty TIG-welded ladder frame chassis with crumple zones, fully independent front and rear suspension, and a Limited Slip differential. No expense was spared in recreating the legendary car, ensuring an authentic sports car experience.

SP03273 is titled under California SB100 Smog Exemption with only 470 miles and is available for $119,950.