351-Powered 2005 Backdraft Racing Roadster 5-Speed

Description

The 1960s Shelby Cobras were the original supercars. But because of their incredible power, light weight, short wheelbase, and primitive tire technology, only a professional driver had the skills to extract the best performance from one — and many drivers just got bit.

Backdraft Racing’s Roadster combines the timeless styling of the original Cobra, with updated chassis, drivetrain, suspension, brake, and tire technology. Backdraft’s replica sits on a strong chassis enhanced with a fully independent suspension, rack and pinion steering, and four-wheel disc brakes for a modern driving feel.

This Backdraft Racing Roadster Cobra-style replica started life in South Africa, and the body, frame, suspension, trim, and gauges were imported to Connecticut-based Vintage Motorsports in early 2006 for final assembly. It is finished in blue with white stripes, and wears 15” knockoff wheels and chrome side pipes. The interior features black upholstery, bucket seats, and classic-look gauges framed by a wood-rimmed steering wheel. This roadster strikes with a modified 351ci Ford V8 said to have been overhauled in 2023, backed by a TREMEC five-speed manual transmission offering an intensely analog driving experience.

This 2005 Backdraft Racing Roadster is now represented by a Broad Arrow Specialist in Georgia with a clean South Carolina title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Cobra-style replica with vintage style and modern engineering

• Finished in PPG Indigo Blue with White stripes

• 15” knockoff wheels wearing BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires

• Black upholstery

• Chrome side pipes and roll bar

• Wood-rimmed steering wheel with Cobra emblem

• Vintage-look VDO gauges

• “F4TE” 351ci Ford Windsor V8

• TREMEC 5-speed manual transmission

• Independent rear suspension

Modifications

• Backdraft Racing Cobra-style body

• Bucket seats with racing harnesses

• Chrome shifter with Cobra-style knob

• Alpine AM/FM/CD head unit with rear-mounted speakers

• Rack and pinion steering

• 351 Windsor rebuilt in 2023 by JA Performance Race Engines in Lynbrook, New York; the seller states that the upgrades "produce over 500 hp"

• Forged internals including Scat H-beam rods and Wiseco pistons

• Cobra air cleaner and matching valve covers

• Holley 750-cfm 4-barrel carburetor

• Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold

• Performance camshaft

• MSD ignition

• Headers

• Aluminum radiator with overflow tank and electric cooling fan

• Roush Performance billet V-belt pulley system

• Trunk-mounted battery

Documentation

• Owner’s manual

Known Imperfections

• Paint chips on nose

• Tires have 2011 and 2012 date codes and will need to be replaced

Ownership History

This Backdraft Racing Cobra Roadster was originally imported from South Africa to Connecticut, assembled, and sold to its first owner. It is now with its second owner.

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Tim Rollinger Phone: 912.596.2099 Email: trollinger@hagerty.com