1965 Shelby Cobra 6114 Miles Grand Prix White Coupe V8 Manual

Description for Shelby Cobra 1965

Most people feel that when they are buying a "replica" vehicle that it is not worthy of the original and just a knock off that was pieced together with old parts and built by some guy in a garage with a some buddies because they knew how to build Lego's as a kid. Since the popularity of the Cobra, many kit car companies have done their best to replicate a true American icon in the automotive world, many have failed... and there are a few select that have really succeeded with a quality kit with a proper setup for success. Classic Roadster based out of North Dakota had been supplying kits since 1979 and have many fine kits to choose from. The Cobra or MX version that they offered is regarded as one of the top brands in this arena. The Stunning 427 Cobra Replica by Classic Roadsters offered here is presented in classic Grand Prix White with Lemans Blue stripes. This car was built on a Bristol Chassis which was a bit longer and wider than other Cobra chassis'. This gave a bit more room for the pilot and passenger as well as added stability. The car is powered by a professionally prepared 351 which is reported to crank out approximately 450HP at 6000 rpm. It features 9.5:1 compression, hudraulic cam, roller rockers, screw in studs. The heads were ported and polished, the pistons are TRW, the crank has been polished. All this is fed by a Holly 750CFM Carb through an Edelbrock Performer dual plane aluminum intake. The interior features a custom dash, VDO gauges, 4 point harnesses and tilt column, with grand wheel. The exhaust and side pipes feature Jet Hot coating. The car also features 4-link rear suspension, 8.8 inch ford rear end and a 3.55:1 ratio posi rear end. Quality Cobra Replicas remain highly desirable around the world, and the car offered here with its options and color combo is highly regarded. Wake up the neighborhood with this Shelby cobra replica. Assembly manual included. The car is titled as a 1960 A/C Bristol