Ford Shelby Cobra 1965

1965 shelby cobra cc 1315663 offered for sale is a shelby enterprises built continuation cobra 427 s c.
Ford shelby cobra 1965. This particular 1965 shelby cobra is equipped with 351 cubic inch v8. Version of the shelby cobra was far more than just a simple engine upgrade from the original 289 cu. This shelby has a 514 cubic inch ford crate motor with cobra jet aluminum heads pushing about 650hp. Ford v8 the entire car was redesigned for the new nascar derived v8 engine as it was capable of over 550 hp and there was just no way the original chassis would have survived.
The 351 cleveland is loved the world over for its torque. The 1965 1966 cars were the smallest and lightest of the gt 350 models. This csx 4000 series c. Both models use the cobra emblem similar paint scheme and the optional cobra valve covers on many gt350s that were part of a marketing tie in by shelby as well as one.
Cooled by a big griffin aluminum radiator with. The actual prototype 1965 ford mustang shelby gt350r that the real ken miles raced recently crossed the auction block at the mecum auction in indianapolis and set a record when the gavel fell. In 2014 shelby american announced a limited edition production of 50 cars for the 50th anniversary of the original 427 shelby cobra. 1965 factory five shelby cobra this car was built with top of the line parts.