Cobra Roadster Replica

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In 1962, Carroll Shelby — a chicken farmer turned Army Air Corps pilot, Le Mans winner, car builder, and entrepreneur — created an automotive legend. By merging the lightweight aluminum body of the British AC Ace with Ford’s powerful 260-cubic-inch V8, Shelby birthed the iconic Shelby Cobra at Shelby-American Inc. in Los Angeles. With limited original production, the Cobra’s legacy inspired generations of enthusiasts and led to the rise of high-performance replicas.

This particular Cobra replica stands out with a custom steel body finished in Factory Five Metallic Grey, accented by Metallic Iridium stripes. It’s built on a 1976 Toyota HiLux rear-wheel-drive chassis, blending classic style with reliable underpinnings. Inside, the cabin features black pleated vinyl and bespoke upholstery by New Castle Upholstery, including vintage-style bucket seats from B+B in the UK. Power comes from a professionally rebuilt Ford 302 V8, enlarged to 350 cubic inches by JB’s Machine in Baltimore. Performance upgrades include a Lunati camshaft, competition valve job, Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, and aluminum intake. Braking is managed by a dual-circuit power-assisted system with front discs and rear drums. Riding on 18-inch 2 Crave wheels with new Michelin 235/45R18 tires, this replica captures the spirit of one of America’s most revered performance cars.

Highlights

• Custom steel AC Ace-style body

• 1976 Toyota HiLux rear wheel drive chassis

• Ford 302 cu-in V8 upgraded with:

  • Enlarged to 350 cu-in by JB’s Machine in Baltimore

  • Lunati cam

  • Competition valve job

  • Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor

  • Aluminum intake

  • Ford C6 three-speed automatic

• Custom interior by New Castle Upholstery

• Finished in Factory Five Metallic Grey with Metallic Iridium stripes

Features

• Vintage-style bucket seats from B+B in the UK

• MGB windshield and vent windows from Moss Motors for future soft top adaptability

• Michelin 235/45R18 tires

• 18-inch 2 Crave wheels

• Summit Racing dual circuit power boosted brake system with front discs and rear drums

• Summit Racing steering column and linkage

• Full cockpit roll bar

• Aluminum radiator

Known Imperfections

• The finish needs to be compounded and buffed as well as a few chips touched up

• The seller planned to install three-point seatbelts. However, after deciding to sell, he elected to hold off to give potential buyers the choice to install three-point or five-point harnesses

• The E-Brake hardware and mechanism is installed but not hooked up to the rear wheels

Included

• Keys

Ownership History

The consignor has owned this 1976 Cobra Roadster Replica since June 2017. This Cobra replica is currently titled in Pennsylvania as a 1976 Cobra.