1965 Shelby Cobra
"427 Cobra"
- Year
- 1965
- Make
- Shelby
- Model
- Cobra
- Stock
- BW2339
- Vin
- MI0566A190X062389
- Odometer Reading
- 1,160
- Engine Size
- 427ci V8
- Transmission Type
- Automatic
- Body Color
- White / Black
- Interior Color
- Black
- Location
- Metro Detroit
$50,900
The GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1965 Shelby Cobra replica for your consideration. This Cobra is different from the rest coming with a 427ci V8 paired to a stout automatic transmission. This Shebly comes in a blue paint job with white racing stripes complemented by a black interior. This Cobra comes with a B&M shifter, Edlebrock carb, Holley heads, power brakes, power steering, and much much more. So if you are in the market for a Cobra that will pack a punch this 427 is for you. Please call or email us today for more information.
Like many British manufacturers, AC Cars had been using the Bristol straight-6 engine in its small-volume production, including its AC Ace two-seater roadster. This had a hand-built body with a steel tube frame, and aluminium body panels that were made using English wheeling machines. The engine was a pre-World War II design by BMW which by the 1960s was considered dated. In 1961 Bristol decided to cease production of its engine.
In September 1961, American retired race car driver and automotive designer Carroll Shelby wrote to AC asking if they would build him a car modified to accept a V8 engine. Bristol engines for the AC Ace two-seater sports car had recently been discontinued so AC agreed, provided a suitable engine could be found. Shelby went to Chevrolet to see if they would provide him with engines, but not wanting to add competition to the Corvette they said no. However, Ford wanted a car that could compete with the Corvette and they happened to have a brand new engine which could be used in this endeavor: the Windsor 3.6-litre (221 cu in) engine – a new lightweight, thin-wall cast small-block V8. Ford provided Shelby with two engines.
During the testing phase of the Cobra, Jack Sears had reached a mighty 185mph on the M1 nearby Watford Gap on June 11th, 1964. This caused the UK's government to introduce the 70mph speed limit to the motorway in 1965, as there were no speed limits during Sears' run.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee on any credit card sales of over $2,500.
Basic
- Year
- 1965
- Make
- Shelby
- Model
- Cobra
- Hobby Segment
- —
- Odometer Reading
- 1,160
- Drivetrain
- —
Body
- Body Style
- —
- Doors
- —
- Body Color
- White / Black
- Stripes
- No
Interior
- Interior Color
- Black
- Center Console
- No
Engine
- Engine Type
- —
- Engine Size
- 427ci V8
- Transmission Type
- Automatic
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(248) 912-6600
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