1965 Shelby Superformance MKIII

Make

Shelby

Model

Superformance MKIII

Year

1965

Listed price

$82,995

Location

Lutz, Florida

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

244 miles

The Shelby Cobra, born from Carroll Shelby's audacious vision to shoehorn American V8 power into a lithe British AC Ace chassis, became an instant icon. The original 289-powered cars quickly established a formidable racing pedigree, but it was the arrival of the mighty 427 in 1965 that truly cemented the Cobra's legend. With its monstrous big-block Ford engine, flared arches, and aggressive stance, the 427 Cobra was a barely tamed beast, capable of astonishing performance that humbled far more exotic machinery. Only around 300 original 427 S/C (semi-competition) models were ever built, making them among the most coveted and valuable collector cars in history. This particular Superformance MKIII is a meticulously crafted homage to that legendary 1965 Shelby 427 S/C, renowned for its authentic recreation of the original's visceral driving experience. Under the hood lies a potent 427 cubic inch V8, paired with a manual transmission, ready to unleash the raw power and thunderous soundtrack that defined the Cobra. With a mere 244 miles on the odometer, this roadster presents in exceptional, virtually new condition, offering the thrill of a bygone era without the multi-million-dollar price tag of an original. It's an opportunity to own a faithful recreation of one of the most significant and exhilarating machines in automotive history.