1965 Shelby Cobra Backdraft

Make

Shelby

Model

Cobra Backdraft

Year

1965

Listed price

$119,900

Location

Plymouth

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

2,500 miles

The Shelby Cobra, a legend born from Carroll Shelby's audacious vision to wed American V8 power with a lightweight British AC Ace chassis, remains one of the most iconic and frequently replicated sports cars in history. In 1965, the Cobra evolved into its most fearsome iteration, the 427 S/C (Semi-Competition), a car so potent that only 31 were originally built for the street, making genuine examples astronomically valuable. Its raw, unbridled performance and stunning looks, epitomized by the massive side pipes and aggressive stance, cemented its place in automotive lore as a quintessential American muscle machine. This particular 1965 Shelby Cobra is a meticulously crafted Backdraft Racing RT4 build, a highly regarded contemporary interpretation that captures the spirit and aesthetics of the original with modern engineering. Showing less than 2,500 miles on the odometer, this Cobra presents in exquisite condition, finished in a striking Dark Blue exterior complemented by classic White and Red stripes. The fiberglass body is perfectly sculpted, featuring an aggressive scooped hood, functional front fender vents, a driver-side chrome roll bar, quick-jack bumpers, and a LeMans-style fuel filler. It rides on 18-inch knock-off style black wheels, perfectly framed by the blacked-out steel side pipes that hint at the power within. This Backdraft Cobra offers an exhilarating opportunity to experience the legend with contemporary reliability and performance.