1965 SUPERFORMANCE SHELBY COBRA MKIII

OVERVIEW

This 1965 Superformance Shelby Cobra MKIII replica is powered by a 406ci V8 that has been bored out to 502 cubic inches and paired with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission. Features include a Clarion AM/FM stereo, four-wheel independent suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and Jet-Hot-coated side pipes. Finished in royal blue with white stripes over a black leather interior, this Shelby Cobra replica is available now and comes from the selling dealer with a full soft top, a tonneau cover, and a clear Arizona title.

EXTERIOR - FEATURES

The exterior has been finished in royal blue with white Le Mans stripes. Features include a hood scoop, a chrome-plated and hand-fabricated windshield frame with wind wings, two-speed wipers, 427 engine designation badges, a driver-side mirror, a chrome roll bar, a polished aluminum flip-up fuel filler, and polished quick lifts. A full walk-around video is available below.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 15-iinch Cobra replica wheels with gray centers, polished lips, and knock-off center caps is wrapped in 255/60 front and 295/50 rear BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.

INTERIOR - FEATURES

According to the selling dealer, the handmade bucket seats are upholstered in German black leather. Features include manual rack-and-pinion steering, manual four-wheel disc brakes, a floor-mounted manual shifter, a Clarion AM/FM stereo, a heater with a two-speed fan, and a three-spoke steering wheel with a wood rim.

INTERIOR - GAUGES

A counter-clockwise 180-mph speedometer, an 8K-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, oil temperature, and amps are located ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 5,571 miles, which the selling dealer reports to be accurate.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a 460ci V8 that has been bored to create a 502ci big-block V8. Output is reportedly 475 horsepower and backed by a Tremec five-speed manual transmission. Underhood features include polished aluminum valve covers, an aluminum intake with a four-barrel carburetor, a polished aluminum air cleaner, dual electric fans, and an aluminum radiator.

UNDERCARRIAGE

The rectangular steel tube chassis has front and rear crumple zones and incorporates a four-wheel independent suspension and a rear drive axle. Features include manual rack-and-pinion steering, front and rear unequal-length control arms, and coil-over shocks. Braking is provided by manual four-wheel discs. The exhaust exits from Jet-Hot-coated side pipes.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

A full soft top and a tonneau cover come with the purchase of the car.