1965 Shelby Cobra Backdraft

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1965 Shelby Cobra Backdraft Stock E 1 MT 1053 Exterior Color Black Magic Metallic Interior Color Black Mileage 1,843 Engine Size 521 stroker big block Ford Transmission Type 5 Speed Manual Transmission Spec Tremec TKO 600 Video Description

Backdraft 1965 Shelby Cobra

Vin: AE 9 BMAAH 3 E 1 MT 1053

Check out this gorgeous Backdraft Racing 1965 Shelby Cobra! This Cobra is sporting a Black Magic Metallic Exterior Paint finish with Steel Gray and Red Striping, 18'' Knock-Off Style Aluminum Wheels, Ceramic Coated Side Pipes, Removable Tonneau Cover, Quick-Jack Bumperettes, Functional Hood Scoop, Race Style Fuel Door, and a Stainless Steel Roll Bar! Inside, Bucket Seating with Black Leather Upholstery is contrasted by the Red 4-Point Harnesses that hold you in place. Smiths Dashboard Gauges give you all of your necessary information and the 3-Spoke Wooden Steering Wheel connects you to the road. Beneath the Aluminum Pedals, you'll find Black Carpeting that continues on into the trunk where the battery is mounted. The previous owner loved taking this roadster to car shows on beautiful days, turning heads every time! The only thing that this Cobra's needs is a driver to awaken this beast!

Under the hood sits a Ford 521 ci Stroker V 8 Engine that's making 580 Horsepower! This big block is fitted with an Eagle Crankshaft, Eagle Connecting Rods, Edelbrock Performer Aluminum Cylinder Heads, an Edelbrock Intake Manifold, and a Holley 950 CFM 4-Barrel Carburetor sitting on top! A large Aluminum Radiator that's paired with an Electric Cooling Fan keeps this powerplant running nice and cool. Big block power is sent to the rear tires through a Tremec TKO 600 5-Speed Manual Transmission and a BMW Independent Rear End with 3.73:1 Gears and Limited Slip! This Cobra is a thrill to drive and it's also equipped with Rack and Pinion Steering and 4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes! It's no surprise that the underside of this Cobra looks amazing like the rest of the car! Take a look underneath to see the nice condition of the Frame, Aluminum Fuel Tank, and the BMW Independent Front And Rear Suspension!

This Backdraft Racing 1965 Shelby Cobra in an incredible ride that's got plenty of power on tap! The Assembly Binder of this roadster is also traveling along with it. Any collector or enthusiast would love to own this Cobra and it won't last long! Call us today before it's gone!

Built in 2014. Titled as a 1965 Cobra.

This vehicle has an open work order. Customer delivery can be expected 4 to 6 weeks after paid in full date. Please contact a member of our sales team for more info.

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Mechanics:Ford 521 ci Big Block Stroker V 8 Engine-580 Horsepower, 623 Torque- 460 ci Block Stroked Out to 521 ci. - Engine # DIVE-5-A 2 R- 1971 Lincoln Block - 2 Bolt Main- Eagle Crankshaft - Eagle Connecting Rods Edelbrock Performer Aluminum Cylinder Heads- Stamp # 6067- 75 cc Heads for a 429/460 Holley 4150 4-Barrel Carburetor- Casting # 6 R 7867 B- 950 CFM- Edelbrock Intake Manifold

Tremec TKO 600 5-Speed Manual Transmission- Transmission # TCET 5008 AF- Hydraulic Clutch- Explosion-Resistant Bellhousing

Front Suspension - Independent Rear Suspension - Independent BMW Independent Rear End- Gear Ratio: 3.73:1- Limited Slip

Front Wheels - 18''Rear Wheels - 18''Front Tires - 265/35 ZR 18 Rear Tires - 295/40 ZR 18

Front Brakes - Power Disc Rear Brakes - Power Disc

Manual Rack and Pinion Steering

Side Pipe Exhaust- Ceramic Coated- Headers

Body:- Paint looks Great- True Knock-Off Style Wheels- Removable Tonneau Cover- Stainless Roll Bar- Quick-Jack Bumperettes- Race Style Fuel Door- Ceramic Coated Headers look Good

Interior:- Red 4-Point Harnesses- Dashboard Gauges look Nice- Black Leather Upholstery- Black Carpeting - Wooden Steering Wheel looks Great

Underneath:- Aluminum Fuel Tank- BMW Independent Suspension- Tow/Tie-Down Hooks- Frame is Solid

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