Description

When discussing the Golden Age of muscle cars, there is almost no debate that Shelby Cobra embodies the absolute pinnacle of performance perfection. The problem with being nearly flawless is that it is virtually impossible to improve upon it. However, with this 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 from Backdraft Racing, perfection may have just gotten an upgrade. As a newly appointed authorized retailer for Backdraft Racing, Streetside Classics is proud to present you with this brand new build. With only 90 test miles on the clock, this Guardsman Blue beauty sports a set of classic Wimbledon White racing stripes and a Roush Performance 427 R V8. Sold with a Certificate of Origin from Backdraft Motorsports, the lucky buyer of this automobile will be the first registered owner.

Step inside this racy roadster, and you'll be treated to an all-new black leather interior. Classic Cobra features like door-release leather straps, door pockets, a forward-tilt shifter, racing harnesses, and a reverse speedometer all respectfully nod to the original car's signature style. The adjustable driver's seat and power-assisted three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel add just a touch of modern convenience, allowing this car to be even more of a joy to drive than the one it is based on.

Under the front-hinged hood, we find an engine worthy of the Shelby name. A Roush 427 R V-8 which is good for 550HP and 535 LB.FT. Built from a new Dart Sportsman block, it is fed by a Holley 870 Street Avenger four-barrel carburetor and Edelbrock aluminum intake. Spent gasses are exhaled through a set of long tube headers before ultimately exiting through those illustrious side pipes. Power is routed through a Tremec TKX five-speed manual transmission with hydraulic clutch before being sent out to a set of 18-inch correct Cobra-style genuine knock-off wheels. Unlike the bias-ply radials of the 1960s, this Backdraft Cobra gets a set of 245/40ZR-18 front and wider 295/40ZR-18 rear Nitto NT555 ultra-high-performance rubber, which does a much better job of putting all that tremendous power to the pavement, and launching you into speed-fueled bliss even quicker than Shelby's original. Other features include coil-over front struts with multi-link independent rear suspension, power steering and ventilated power disc brakes.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Sold as new w/ Certificate of Origin
• Guardsman Blue w/ Wimbledon White Stripes
• Roush 427 R V8 Rated at 550 HP/535lbft
• Holley 870 Street Avenger Carb
• Edelbrock Intake
• Tremec TKX Five Speed Manual
• Power Steering
• Power Disc Brakes
• Coilover Front Struts
• Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension
• True Knock Off Wheels
• Nitto NT555 Rubber
• Leather Interior
• Build Book

As incredible as Carroll's masterpiece was, this 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Backdraft is able to carve up corners and rein in all of its power with far less anxiety than anything made more than half of a century ago. However, the subtle upgrades this new Cobra comes with only serve to enhance its abilities. All of the visual drama and visceral driving experience that Shelby intended is alive and well and possibly even a bit more perfect in this modern reincarnation of his legendary Cobra. But don't wait, because the only thing faster than the king of muscle cars is how quickly it will be sure to sell. Call today!