"1965" Superformance MKIII

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In 1962, chicken farmer, Army Air Corps pilot, 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, car constructor, and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby embarked on a venture that combined the lightweight body of the AC Ace with Ford's 260 cubic-inch V8 engine. This fusion of lightweight British engineering and American power took place at Los Angeles-based Shelby-American Inc. to become the legendary Shelby Cobra. Pursuing greater power and racing homologation, Shelby upgraded to Ford's 427 cubic-inch engine in 1965, giving birth to the Shelby 427 Cobra. Only 260 original road-going Shelby 427 Cobras were built over a two-year period, making them some of the most highly sought-after and frequently replicated cars of all time. While many Cobra replicas are unauthorized copies, the MKIII from Superformance is not only exacting in its detail but is the only Cobra replica built under license from Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc.

Highlights

• Offered from the V&S Collection

• Completed in 2008 by authorized Superformance dealer Gear 6 Performance

• Powered by a Roush 427SR 520 horsepower V8 engine

• Original-style side pipes and headers to accommodate the Roush V8 engine

• Tremec TK0 600 five-speed transmission

• Show quality two-stage paint in Galaxy Blue with optional dual white racing stripes

• Black leather interior with original style latch-lock seat belts

• Fully independent front and rear suspension

• Custom-crafted coil-over shocks

• ZF Limited-slip differential: ratio 3:45:1

• Wilwood power-assisted vented disc brakes

• Original-style gauges (Smiths) and switches (Lucas) reverse 180-mph speedometer

• Moto-Lita wooden steering wheel

• Monza-style fuel filler (locking)

• Optional tonneau cover

• Aluminum pin drive “Halibrand” style wheels with 15-inch tires

• August 2023 service in preparation for the sale includes new engine bay fuel lines, fresh fuel, and a new yellow top battery.

Features

• Hand-laminated fiberglass body with reinforcing inserts

• Heavy duty TIG welded ladder frame chassis with crumple zones

• Side and rearview mirrors

• Original style pedals, catches, and fittings

• Original style shifter and hand brake lever

• Fully carpeted floor, center console, sides and rear firewall

• Sun visors and wind wings

• Wipers and washer, heater/defogger

• Aluminum, single core hi-performance radiator, shroud, and dual fans

• Oil cooler and braided lines

• Stainless steel fuel tank 17 gallons (pressure tested)

• Stainless steel roll bar, chassis mounted

Known Imperfections

• Rock chips around the front nose

Included

• Custom fit car cover

• Top and tonneau cover

• Paperwork from August 2023 detailing servicing in preparation for sale

Ownership History

Completed in 2008 by Gear 6 Performance of Boise, Idaho this "1965" Superformance MKIII entered the V&S Collection in 2011 as a well-specified, fully licensed replica of Caroll Shelby’s iconic Cobra.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com