1965 Unknown Other Makes All Models

Make

Unknown

Model

Other Makes All Models

Year

1965

Listed price

$89,995

Location

Bonita Springs

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The Shelby Cobra is an automotive legend, born from Carroll Shelby’s audacious vision to shoehorn American V8 power into a lithe British roadster. Debuting in 1962, the original AC Ace-based Cobra evolved rapidly, with the ultimate expression arriving in 1965: the mighty 427 Cobra. This generation featured a significantly redesigned chassis, wider fenders to accommodate massive tires, and the thunderous 7.0-liter Ford big-block engine. Only a few hundred original 427 S/C (Semi-Competition) models were ever built, making them exceedingly rare and valuable, cementing the Cobra's status as an icon of raw, unadulterated performance and a quintessential piece of American motorsport history. This 1965 Superformance Shelby Cobra MKIII masterfully recreates the visceral experience of the original 427 S/C, widely regarded as one of the most authentic and well-engineered Cobra replicas available. Under its gleaming hood lies a potent 460ci big-block Ford V8, dyno-tuned to produce over 525 horsepower, ensuring performance that lives up to the Cobra legend. Mated to a precise manual transmission, this roadster promises an engaging and unfiltered driving experience, with just 3,519 miles on the odometer. This Superformance Cobra offers the thrill of a genuine legend, ready for its next enthusiast owner.