351-Powered Shell Valley Cobra Replica 5-Speed

Description

The Shelby Cobra remains one of the most replicated cars in automotive history, and for good reason — a featherweight roadster body paired with a big American V8 produces a driving experience few factory cars can match.

Finished Guardsman Blue with Wimbledon White racing stripes over a black interior, this 2012-titled Cobra replica was acquired by the seller's father in 2018 and is said to have been constructed under prior ownership utilizing a late-1990s Shell Valley kit.

It's powered by a 351ci V8 fitted with Australian 351C 2V heads and reportedly bored .030 over. A Holley Brawler 750-cfm double-pumper carburetor paired with an Edelbrock Performance intake manifold feed the engine, which features hypereutectic pistons, ARP rod bolts, a hydraulic flat-tappet camshaft, an aluminum radiator with silicon hoses, and a FlowKooler water pump.

Power is sent through a T5 5-speed manual transmission with a 1986 Mustang-spec 10.5-inch clutch and flywheel. The chassis features a Jaguar independent rear suspension and a Mustang II-style front suspension, while the cabin is equipped with black bucket seats and Stuart-Warner instrumentation.

In between 2021-2023, over $37,000 was spent overhauling the vehicle, including an engine rebuild, a clutch replacement, structural reinforcement, updated wiring, and more.

This Shell Valley Cobra Replica is offered with service records and a clean Texas title in the seller's name listing it as a "2012 AVSE."

Highlights

• Rebuilt 351ci Cleveland V8, bored .030 inches over

• Holley Brawler carburetor

• T5 5-speed manual transmission

• Mustang II/Jaguar suspension

• Finished in Guardsman Blue with Wimbledon White racing stripes

• Documented service, including three-ring binder of records

• Over $37,000 invested 2021-2023 — approximately 2,200 miles added since

• Showing approximately 6,600 miles since construction

Equipment

Engine

• 351 Cleveland V8, bored .030 inches over, professionally machined and balanced

• Hypereutectic pistons and ARP rod bolts

• Hydraulic flat-tappet camshaft

• Rebuilt closed-chamber Australian 351C 2V heads

• Edelbrock Performance intake manifold

• Holley Brawler 750-cfm double-pumper carburetor

• New aluminum radiator with silicone hoses

• Electric cooling fan with digital thermostat (automatic or manually operated)

• FlowKooler water pump

• Side pipe exhaust

Drivetrain & Chassis

• T5 5-speed manual transmission

• 1986 Mustang-spec 10.5-inch clutch and flywheel

• Jaguar independent rear suspension

• Rebuilt Mustang II-style front suspension

• Stainless steel flex brake lines

• 15-inch American Racing wheels

Interior

• Wood-rimmed steering wheel

• Black upholstery and carpet

• Bucket seats

• Lap belts

• Cup holders

• Dr. K's wiring harness

Servicing & Documentation

Over $37,000 was spent by the seller's father at KG Performance in between 2021-2023. Highlights from the receipt, which can be viewed in "Additional documents" below include:

• 351ci V8 rebuilt to current specification

• Clutch replaced

• Shocks and springs replaced

• Various steering components repaired and replaced

• Wiring repaired

• Holes repaired under vehicle and in engine bay

• Records documenting service since 2018 are included in a binder

Known Imperfections

• Paint chips consistent with limited use and mileage

• Scrapes on the bottom of the oil pan

Ownership History

This 2012-titled Shell Valley Cobra Replica was purchased by the seller's father in 2018 through a consignment car dealer. Following acquisition, the over $37,000 was spent in mechanical refurbishment. It was inherited by the seller in 2024.

Included Items

• Service records

• Car cover

Additional Information

• The VIN "TEX113898" is stamped on the vehicle and etched by hand on a reproduction Shelby American serial number tag riveted to the car.

• The clean Texas title lists the car as a "2012 AVSE." It also mentions "1967 COBR" in the Remarks section.