1965 Shelby Roadster

Make

Shelby

Model

Roadster

Year

1965

Listed price

$52,000

Location

Leesburg

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

8,300 miles

The Shelby Cobra, a legend born from Carroll Shelby's audacious vision, remains one of the most iconic American sports cars ever conceived. Frustrated with the limitations of AC Cars' Ace chassis, Shelby famously shoehorned Ford's potent V8 engines into the lightweight British roadster, creating a machine that redefined performance. The ultimate expression of this philosophy arrived in 1965 with the 427 Cobra, a wider, more muscular beast designed to dominate on track and street alike. With its massive big-block engine, it was a brutal, uncompromising, and utterly exhilarating machine that cemented its place in automotive lore through its sheer power and raw driving experience, becoming a benchmark for high-performance Anglo-American hybrids. This particular 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 is a meticulously crafted replica from Factory Five, a company renowned for producing some of the most accurate and high-quality Cobra reproductions available. Built in 2019, this roadster has covered approximately 8,300 miles and presents in excellent condition, boasting a perfect interior and great tires. Under the hood lies a formidable Blueprint 427 stroker engine, providing tremendous torque and power, further enhanced by an electric fan for optimal cooling. The automatic transmission ensures a thrilling yet manageable driving experience, while the super-sounding exhaust note and racing seatbelts underscore its performance pedigree. This is an exceptional opportunity to experience the legendary thrill of a 427 Cobra with modern reliability and craftsmanship.