1965 Shelby Superformance

Make

Shelby

Model

Superformance

Year

1965

Listed price

$164,800

Location

Gilberts, Illinois

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

28 miles

The Shelby Cobra is an automotive legend, born from Carroll Shelby’s audacious vision to shoehorn American V8 power into a lithe British AC Ace roadster chassis. What began in 1962 as a transatlantic Frankenstein quickly evolved into a dominant force on racetracks worldwide, famously challenging Ferrari in the FIA World Sportscar Championship. The original 427 Cobra, introduced in 1965, was a brute, featuring a wider chassis, revised suspension, and the monstrous 7.0-liter Ford big-block V8. With only around 300 genuine 427s ever produced, the Cobra’s scarcity and visceral driving experience cemented its status as one of the most iconic and desirable sports cars of all time, inspiring generations of enthusiasts and countless recreations. This Superformance MKIII Cobra Roadster, bearing VIN SP03938, captures the essence of that legendary 1965 model with remarkable fidelity, yet offers the reliability and performance benefits of a modern build. Showing an astonishingly low 26 miles from new, this car is essentially a brand-new interpretation of Shelby's masterpiece. It is finished in a stunning Ford Gem Green, a deep and period-appropriate hue, complemented by a luxurious Amarotta interior. Under the hood lies a potent Roush 427 V8, delivering an exhilarating 500 horsepower to an automatic transmission, ensuring that the car lives up to its heritage as a lightweight, high-performance machine. This Superformance MKIII presents a rare opportunity to experience the raw, unfiltered thrill of a 427 Cobra with the peace of mind of a meticulously crafted contemporary build.