1965 Shelby Cobra for sale $69,995
| 1965 Shelby Cobra $69,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $69,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lutz, FL |
| Details: |
Take a moment to understand how different this 1965 Shelby Cobra replica is from the rest of the pack. Tempurpedic seatsand#44; ice-cold A/Cand#44; three topsand#44; and a Steeda 400+ hp supercharged 5.0-liter V8. So while most Cobras are about giving up creature comfortsand#44; this ultra low mileage one has everyday usability and still has the power to beat up on the bare-bones knuckle draggers. If you really pay attentionand#44; you might be able to pick up that this car is a bit longer and lower than a standard Cobra replica. Its because this is one of the few built by Excalibur. Yesand#44; the same manufacturing firm thats famed for giving the Mercedes SSK a very American twist also made Cobras by the handful. In factand#44; they were the only company in the 90s that could deliver a fully-built road-legal carand#44; and so it was not assembled from a kit but instead bought new in 1994 from Delray Lincoln Mercury in Florida. But while this was already an expensive purchaseand#44; the owner had it immediately sent to a restoration shop so that the low-batch build quality could get a lesson in precision restoration. The brand new roadster was treated to $30and#44;000 of paint and bodywork. Thats why the red is so deep it looks like Cobra is fresh from the kill. But more than just super slick paint highlighting the now uniform panelsand#44; the investment gives this Cobra a confidence that you wont find in its siblings. The doors can be shut with authorityand#44; the trunk stays alignedand#44; and an overall precision build quality that makes this more useful than just a toy. Inside is the same feeling of added luxury not seen in other Cobras. The longer wheelbase makes entering the car and getting comfortable an easy process. The bucket seats have been sculpted using Tempurpedic material so you get a feeling of all day comfort you never expected from a Cobra. Theres even features like R-134a air conditioningand#44; GPS (removable)and#44; and an AM/FM/CD stereoand#44; so you can truly want for nothing. This one even comes with a tonneau coverand#44; full soft top (including side curtains)and#44; and a removable hard top so you can choose the level at which you want to be exposed to the elements. But even with all these comfortsand#44; its still a Cobra at heart. So you get a grippy VIP three-spoke steering wheeland#44; and your hand naturally falls right onto the five-speed shifter. All the added comfort does not sacrifice performance. Thats because under the hood is a fuel-injected 5.0-liter Ford V8 with a Vortech V1 supercharger. The famed Ford craftsmen at Steeda Autosport built the engine from top to bottom. So it not only looks great with the Cobra valve covers and chrome superchager kitand#44; but also this 400+ hp powerplant was made bulletproof. This includes fortified components such as a Ford Racing Cobra short blockand#44; Steeda 18 camshaftand#44; Cobra roller rockersand#44; J/E forged pistons and plenty more. So every time this roadster fires upand#44; there theres a sense of excitement that radiates through the side exhaust. Best of alland#44; special attention was made to make sure that adding monstrous horsepower did not detract from the main goal of having a Cobra that idled well and remained composed enough for easy use. And thats the true place where this very unique Cobra excels. It has race ready features like the competition-inspired suspensionand#44; Wildwood four-wheel slotted disc brakesand#44; BF Goodrich ZR rated tiresand#44; and cool knock-off style wheels. Complete with the original dealer invoiceand#44; maintenance recordsand#44; restoration photosand#44; and restoration receiptsand#44; youre looking at the finest example of a Cobra that gives up nothing and gives you everything. The current owner has spent $200K+ on the build of this car! Call today!!! |
| Analysis: | Fair Deal, 2.0% below market avg. What's this? |