Overview
1965 Shelby Cobra
Classic 1960s roadster meets modern American V8 technology in this amazing Superformance MKIII (SP02518). The car is a rolling masterpiece, clad in stunning royal blue paint with contrasting white stripes. The magnificent blue color is offset by silver ceramic-coated side pipes with heat shields, along with silver ceramic-coated headers. Chrome accents include front and rear quick jacks, the fire extinguisher and roll bar. The roadster has 17” wheels shod with stainless steel spinners and high-performance tires.
A modern fuel-injected Ford 5.0L Gen 1 “Coyote” 302 c.i.d. engine with 11:1 compression motors the lightweight roadster with 420 reliable horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. The gorgeous V8 has Ford valve covers, a carbon fiber engine cover, a chrome coolant expansion tank, steel braided oil lines to a remote oil filter and a chrome air intake. Safety features include a battery kill switch in the trunk.
The MKIII has a 5-speed Tremec TKO manual transmission fitted with an internal slave cylinder, that sends power to the independent rear suspension. Power Disc 4 Piston Wilwood brakes with stainless steel lines and power assist provide this MKIII with amazing stopping power while the Bilstein coil-over shocks and front and rear sway bars maximize the car's handling.
SP02518 has a comfortable black leather steering wheel. The period correct SC dash houses Smith instrument gauges, Lucas toggle switches, an amp gauge and a 180-mph reverse speedometer. The cockpit has a black interior with doors secured by original-style carriage latches. All openings, such as the 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. No expense was spared in recreating the legendary car, ensuring an authentic sports car experience.
Built in 2011 with only 3,500 miles on it, SP02518 is titled in Missouri and available for only $109,950.
