1965 Backdraft Racing 427 Cobra (Roush 427R)
Make: | Shelby |
Model: | Cobra |
SubModel: | RT3 |
Type: | Roadster |
Trim: | Backdraft Racing |
Year: | 1965 |
Mileage: | 2,650 |
Color: | Blue |
Engine: | Roush 427R (550 HP) |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Redondo Beach, California, United States |
Extras |
Power Brakes Leather Seats |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1965 Shelby Cobra Backdraft Racing |
Purchased from Backdraft Racing in 2014, this snake has logged just 2650 miles on the odometer. Built using only the finest new components, meticulously maintained and in "as new" condition - ready for you to enjoy today! Guardsman Blue with Wimbledon White stripes and black leather upholstery. --Powerplant-- Roush 427R crate engine with half-polish option. Dyno-tuned to produce 546 HP/522 ft.lbs torque (Roush dyno sheet included). Features: Dart 4-bolt main block Roush aluminum heads Roush hydraulic roller cam Edelbrock Vic Jr. intake Holley 870 cfm carburetor (with electric choke) MSD ignition system Edelbrock polished water pump Roush polished billet pulleys Powermaster alternator Powermaster starter Ceramic-coated headers Cooling Department: Polished stainless steel expansion tank and radiator pipes Polished stainless steel engine bay heat shielding (NO hot footboxes here!) BMW aluminum radiator Thermostatically-operated electric fan with manual override switch --Drivetrain-- QuickTime "scattershield" safety steel bellhousing McLeod flywheel Ram clutch Tremec TKO 600 5-speed transmission (.64 OD) Hydraulic clutch operation Driveshaft safety loop BMW E36 IRS differential (3.64:1 ratio) --The Cockpit-- Leather bucket seats Moto-Lita style leather steering wheel Autometer Cobra black-faced gauges (with correct reverse-sweep speedometer) Crow Cam Lock seat belts RayDyot side mirror Richbrook push start button Self-canceling turn signals Windshield wipers Adjustable seat tracks (driver and passenger) Leather door map pockets AC-style cast aluminum foot pedals Rich black carpet throughout Battery safety cutoff switch Stainless steel rollbar *Note: Backdraft cars offer extra legroom and can accommodate taller drivers --Chassis, Suspension & Brakes-- Rigid 2"x4" rectangular [3mm-wall-thickness] strategically-reinforced, steel ladder-frame chassis Fully-adjustable BMW E36 independent suspension front & rear - provides superior road-handling and ride quality Polyurethane control arm bushings Coil-over MacPherson front struts Wilwood 4-wheel power disc brake upgrade (13" slotted 6-piston front, 12" slotted 4-piston rear) - less than 150 miles since installation! BMW integral parking brake --Rolling Stock-- Halibrand-style pin drive 18" knock-off wheels Falken Azenis RT615K+ tires (245/40ZR18 front, 295/40ZR18 rear) - less than 150 miles since installation! --Other Premium Particulars-- Ceramic coated side pipes and heat shields 3M rear fender paint protection Backdraft premium floor mats 427 Cobra badges Chrome fire extinguisher LeMans-style fuel filler cap Fully carpeted trunk Clear front turn signals Backdraft shift knob also included Backdraft Owner's Manual Recently serviced Registered under the coveted "SB100" [California Senate Bill 100]--that means no smog certification or California registration hassles for the life of the car! **The cost to replicate this car is $77,000 Located in Redondo Beach, CA - just 15 minutes from LAX airport - please feel free to make an appointment to view the car. I can help with shipping arrangements also. Please contact me for more info or to view the car on (310)408-8798 |