1965 Shelby Continuation Cobra 4000 VIN # with 427 Side Oiler and Top Loader Trans.
On any given day, there are hundreds, maybe thousands of Cobra replicas for sale. They are plentiful and any prospective buyer can pick and choose based on his or her specific requirements, HP needs, budget etc. Among the multitude of Cobra replicas, I can almost guarantee that you will not find one like this one.
This car is basically brand new with only “test drive” miles.
This particular Cobra is a continuation Cobra with 4XXX VIN #. The VIN # is CSX4985 to be more specific. In addition, the body and chassis are brand new and only have “test drive” miles on it. Mate the chassis and body with a period correct 427 side oiler motor with top loader trans. and you’ve got something very special here.
Summer 2014 update – owner had the motor completely rebuilt at a cost of $15,000. Engine is absolutely fresh.
See motor and trans. specs below.
NOS 427 FE side oiler from Holman Moody
Steel crank – standard stroke
Le Mans factory connecting rods
Ford AA cam – solid lifter
Wiseco forged pistons 10.5:1 – standard bore
Edelbrock Aluminum cylinder heads – medium riser Edelbrock aluminum intake
Holley 4 barrel Aluminum cover and water pump
Canton 8 quart oil pan
McLeod aluminum flywheel and clutch
Engine built by Keith Craft Performance Engine of Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Period Correct R code “Big Spline” 4 Speed Top Loader
Fully Rebuilt to “As new” Condition
You might notice that this car does not have the side pipe exhaust or the chrome roll bar or even stripes across the hood. The expert who built this car purposely designed the look to be more of a “gentleman’s” Cobra (if there is such a thing). The exhaust exits out of the back of the car and gives the car a more subtle look. The silver paint with black interior is not obstructed by gaudy stripes. Make no mistake however, with the high HP motor and light body, this car does not have a subtle ride. It is a beast in sheep’s clothing.
Since this car is was made by Shelby America, it is or will be listed in the Shelby Registry.
Car is titled in South Carolina as a 1965 Shelby Cobra. Makes registering in most/all states very simple. Check your state for more details.
This is clearly an auction quality car and it is being offered without the 10% buyer’s premium that you would pay the auction houses.
Price: $195,000
Terms & Conditions
This item is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied unless there is a warranty in effect from the factory. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item.
Buyer is responsible for cost of shipping but seller may be able to assist in arranging shipping. I can be reached at (630) 567-0066 to discuss the item.
Good luck!