1965 Shelby Cobra Built by Factory Five with a 5.0L crate V-8 engine

Make

Shelby

Model

Cobra Built by Factory Five with a 5.0L crate V-8 engine

Year

1965

Listed price

$60,216

Location

Dallas, Texas

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

538 miles

The Shelby Cobra is a car born of Carroll Shelby's singular vision: to put American V8 power into a lightweight British roadster chassis and dominate the world of motorsport. Debuting in 1962, the original AC Ace-based Cobra quickly became an icon, a symbol of raw power and unadulterated speed. Its low-slung profile, muscular fenders, and side-exit exhausts are etched into the collective consciousness of car enthusiasts, forever linked to triumphs at Sebring, Riverside, and even a World Championship in 1965. With only around 1,000 original examples ever built across all variants, genuine Cobras remain among the most sought-after and valuable collector cars on the planet, cementing their legend and inspiring generations of builders. This particular 1965 Shelby Cobra replica, with a mere 538 miles on the odometer, embodies the spirit of Shelby's masterpiece through the meticulous craftsmanship of a Factory Five Racing build. Factory Five is renowned for producing some of the most accurate and high-quality Cobra replicas available, faithfully replicating the look and feel of the original while offering modern reliability and performance. Under the hood lies a potent 5.0L crate V8 engine, paired with a manual transmission, delivering an exhilarating, period-correct driving experience that harks back to the golden age of American muscle. This Factory Five Cobra offers an exceptional opportunity to own a faithful recreation of a motoring legend, ready to deliver thrills on every drive.