1965 Shelby Cobra

This outstanding professionally hand-built Shelby (AC) Cobra combines museum quality new construction with the practicality of a daily driver. This is a Factory Five chassis and body that has been customized and constructed by Kriss Motors featuring a powerful fuel-injected V8 matched with an ultra-smooth independent front and rear suspension. Added bonus: removable driver and passenger roll bars with head rests for quick street-to-track conversion.

Licensed as a 1965 antique in Florida. this Cobra blends together period-correct details with modern improvements like electronic fuel ignition. Everything is fully tested and complete in every respect.

As the sole reference car used to develop the popular Mk4Build. com web site for Factory Five Racing Mk3 models. this re-creation of the 1965 original represents the highest standards of custom. purpose-built specialty automobiles.

ALL NEW PARTS! Exceptional body work with rounded edges. professional fitment. period-correct Halibrand 17” spinner racing wheels. chrome bumpers. Beautiful finish and trim throughout the cockpit with leather seats and door panels.

Plush black Bentley carpets. generous sound and heat insulation. custom head rests that attach to both driver and passenger roll bars. as well as a super-smooth independent rear suspension provide safety and comfort for long drives.

Experience the raw power of the Ford Racing Boss 302 engine engineered with electronic fuel injection that mirrors the vintage look under the hood by retaining the classic 1960s chromed air filter.

Many beautiful details like the chrome underside finish of the front hood! Absolutely mint condition.

Specifications

Vehicle

2460 lbs. curb weight (approximate)front/rear distribution 46. 9/53. 1%wheelbase 90”overall length 158”front track 58. 5”rear track 58. 5”overall height 48. 0”overall width 70. 5”ground clearance 4. 50” front. 4. 75” rear at full curb weightfuel capacity 15 gallons. pro forma 255 to 300 mile range per tankfuel sending unit and fuel pump access panels in trunkVIN plate on driver side cross brace

Exterior

Aston LeMans style polished aluminum fuel capBritish Racing Green with matching Finish Line side louversdual roll bars. POR-15 durable black finish. Russ Thompson trim ringsBreeze trunk hinge system. prop rod. and trunk lockFFR hood hinge system. Breeze prop rod. and dual hood locksrolled edges. fender edges. widened tail light platforms. precision fitperiod-correct separate bolt-on hood scoopblack side pipes with chrome heat shieldschrome over-rider bumpers front and rear (can be easily swapped for quick jacks)DOT-approved vintage headlight assemblies with halogen lamps. WeatherPak connectorsBritish style front amber turn signals. and red rear taillights. WeatherPak connectorsperiod-correct 427 side and Cobra nose/deck badgesbrake duct and oil cooler aluminum mesh screenscustom radiator cowling

Engine

Ford Racing BOSS 302 M-6007-X302E. 302 cubic inch 4-bolt main block340 hp @ 5500 RPM. peak torque @ 2. 00 RPM9. 0:1 compression ratio (nominal). Mahle forged pistonsforged steel connecting rods and crankshafthydraulic roller camshaft M-6250-E303. 0. 498” lift intake and exhaustdouble roller timing chain set M-6268-A302Hi-Po SFI approved harmonic damperFord Racing aluminum GT-40 cylinder heads M-6049-X306ARP cylinder head boltsroller rocker arms M-6564-B351. valve covers M-6582-BOSS302fuel pump eccentric M-6287-B302reverse rotation water pumpSFI billet steel flywheel with dowel pins pre-installed M-6375-D302Canton racing oil pan with rear sump trap doorsscrew-in freeze plugsfront cross-over lifter oiling for high RPM valve train capability1. 4Kw mini starter

Suspension. brakes. steering

independent front and rear suspension. adjustable control armKoni coil-over shocks with ride height adjustment sleeveground clearance 4. 50” front. 4. 75” rear at curb weight (full fuel tank. 2 passengers)FFR coil springs. 500 lb front. 750 lb rearFord Mustang GT twin piston calipers with 11” front 5-lug vented rotors (1994 style)Ford Cobra rear calipers with 11. 65” 5-lug vented rotors (1994-98 style)Wilwood 0. 75” bore dual master brake cylindersfront/rear balance bar brake adjustment. removable access cover on foot boxdual remote fluid reservoirs with convenient hood access15:1 manual steering rackfront alignment-1. 00° camber ± 0. 105. 0° ± 0. 8° caster1/16” (. 25° ± 0. 05°) total toe inrear alignment-1. 00° camber ± 0. 301/16” (. 25° ± 0. 10°) total toe incaster not adjustable in rear

Interior

vintage leather seats with Breeze adjustable tilt mountperiod-correct door latches and leather check straps. leather door panelsupgraded Bentley black carpet with edging. driver floor and side scuff padsfull cockpit and trunk sound. vibration. and heat insulationadjustable fresh air ventsstainless shifter handle. shift knob. boot. polished ringwipers. two-speed; dual hornsleft and right indicator lights. high beam indicator light. check engine lightdual roll bars with Breeze circular head restsWilwood pedal box; adjustable. non-skid accelerator pedalbattery cutoff switch with keep-alive memory fusevintage windscreen. tinted with Whitby custom side bars; DOT safety glass compliantwindscreen-mounted mirrors. rear and driver side; left and right wind wingsLokar handbrake mounted driver side of transmission tunnelvintage wood and aluminum 14” steering wheel. impact-design columnRuss Thompson steering column self-cancel turn signal with high beam/flasher12-volt under-dash recessed accessory plugvintage all-electronic gauges

Wheels. tires

Team III Halibrand wheels. 17×8” front. 17×10. 5” rear. with spinnersSumitomo HRT Z tires. 245/45 R 17 front. 315/35 R 17 rearAC Interiors wheel well liners. front and reartire pressure 26 PSI front. 24 PSI rear

Drivetrain

T5 M-7003-Z 5-speed manual transmission with short throw shiftergear ratios: 1st 2. 95; 2nd 1. 94; 3rd 1. 34; 4th 1. 00; 5th 0. 63double moly 2nd speed. 3rd speed and countershaft cluster gearscarbon fiber 3-4 blocker rings1. 0625” diameter 10 spline input shaft. 28 spline output shaft7-tooth speedometer drive gear; Cobra-style pocket bearingsteel input bearing retainerlimited slip powder coated differential. 3. 55:1 final gear ratioMustang HD clutch M-7560-C302N 10. 5 inch single disc

Electronic management

Mass-Flo electronic fuel injectionEFI single plane intake manifold. integrated injector bungsMallory distributor. TFI mount. EFI Ford 302. HEI cap style. Series 79 (797040-002)NAPA MP711 pickupAeromotive fuel regulator. 40 psi operating pressurecomputer-controlled radiator fan. fuel pumpself-test connector for diagnosis codes. under dash passenger sideBBK 4-into-4 exhaust headers with welded oxygen bungs and sensors

Electrical

separate fuse boxes for EFI and main harness3G. 95-amp alternator100 amp mega-fuse for alternator connectionmultiple grounds for horn. radiator fan. lights. fuel pump. wipers. computer caseWeatherPack connectors on all body-mounted lightingengine bay-mounted Breeze battery boxOptima 51R deep cycle battery (yellow top)

Construction

tubular powder coated space frame with integral backbone3-point roll cage. structurally mounted 2” DOM tubingaluminum paneling — . 040” thickness. alloy 6061-T6sub-structure riveted and bonded to frame with siliconhand-laid vinylester composite bodymolded liners for hood. doors and trunk. D-shaped edge sealsfull cockpit and trunk heat. fire. and sound insulationupgraded Bentley black carpet. cockpit and trunk. with edging

Safety

Simpson harness restraint 5-point system with floor mounted anti-submarine strapdriver and passenger roll bars with Breeze circular head restscockpit fire extinguisherdedicated front and rear brake master cylinders with balance bar adjustmentinertia switch. behind dash on passenger side. neutral safety switchheat shields on side exhaust pipesDOT-approved windshield and exterior lighting. emergency flasher. dual speed wipers

Extras

car coverAC Cobra tool rolltonneau cover. blackabove items fit in truck easilyextra Hawk brake pads

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