1965 Shelby Shelby

Make

Shelby

Model

Shelby

Year

1965

Listed price

$84,701

Location

Sherman Oaks, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

3,409 miles

The Shelby Cobra, a car born from Carroll Shelby's audacious vision to challenge Ferrari and Chevrolet, remains an icon of American performance. After AC Cars agreed to supply their Ace roadster bodies, Shelby dropped in Ford's potent V8 engines, creating a lightweight, brutally fast machine that dominated racetracks and captivated enthusiasts. The original 289 Cobras, and later the monstrous 427s, became legends, cementing Shelby's place in automotive history and inspiring generations of replicas and continuation cars. This particular 1965 Shelby Cobra replica, built by Factory Five Racing, meticulously recreates the spirit of those original CSX cars while integrating modern engineering for enhanced performance, reliability, safety, and comfort. Under its aggressive hood lies a Ford Racing 427 crate engine, dyno-tuned by JBA to produce an exhilarating 440 rear-wheel horsepower from its 535hp rating. This powerhouse features a "Boss 351" block with a 4.125" bore, aluminum Z-heads, a forged rotating assembly, and a hydraulic roller cam, all fed by an Edelbrock Super Victor intake and a 950 CFM carburetor. Power is managed by an automatic transmission, making this Cobra a thrilling yet manageable experience for the open road. This Factory Five Cobra presents an exceptional opportunity to own a faithful recreation of a legendary machine, ready to deliver an authentic, visceral driving experience.