Shelby Cobra 427 (1965 to 1967) FOLLOW MARKET Of all the Shelby Cobras, none has the reputation of the famed 427. With a stronger redesigned chassis, and coil spring suspension on all corners, the Mk3 was designed to handle Ford's 427 cubic inch V8 engine. All Competition and S/C Cobras were powered by the "side oiler" Ford FE 427-cu-in V-8 with a 780 cfm Holley four-barrel carburetor, making 425 horsepower and 480 lb-ft (485 horsepower in S/C models), though roughly 100 units (chassis numbers CSX3200 through CSX3300 approximately) received Ford's 428-cu-in FE V-8.
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74 1965 Shelby Cobra 1,794 mi • 5.0 Liter Coyote V8 • $ 139,900 or $1,591 /mo 1965 Shelby Cobra Backdraft VIN: AA9BMAAH7D1CN1080 Check out this gorgeous Backdraft Racing 1965 Shelby Cobra! This Cobra is sporting Dark Red Metallic Exterior Paint with Black and Silver Str… The AC Cobra, sold in the United States as the Shelby Cobra and AC Shelby Cobra, is a sports car manufactured by British company AC Cars, with a Ford V8 engine. It was produced intermittently in both the United Kingdom and later the United States since 1962. History and development Carroll Shelby's Personal 427 Cobra Just Sold for $5.94 Million at Auction. One of the most important Cobras in the world is also one of the most expensive. By Brian Silvestro Updated: Jan 19, 2021. 1965 SHELBY COBRA 427 SC. One of 31 Competition cars from 1965 that became Semi-Competition, this model replicates every detail of the original Semi-Competition Cobras. Starting out as full Competition models, but denied FIA approval for the 1965 racing season, the 427 Semi-Competitions were completed as street cars, suitable for road and.
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CSX 3015 is the sole-surviving Cobra 427 Super Snake assembled by Shelby American, according to Barrett-Jackson, the auction house is planning to sell the car during its Scottsdale, Arizona. One is the 427 Sting Ray; another, most certainly, is the new 427 Cobra from Shelby American. Alright, you say, if 25 seconds from 0-100-0 isn't so hot anymore, what the hell is? Twenty. Engine Type & Size: Front-mounted 7.0L (427 cu. in.) Naturally Aspirated V8 Horsepower: 410 bhp (485 bhp in Competition Model) @ 6,000 rpm Torque: 480 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive Transmission: Four-speed Borg-Warner Manual Transmission 0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds Shelby Cobra 427 Technical Specs 1968: 365 PS (360 hp); Petrol;Average consumption: l/100km ( MPG);Length:396.2cm (155.98 inches); Width:172.7cm (67.99 inches); Height:124.5cm (49.02 inches)
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"The 427 Cobra is the purest expression of Carroll Shelby's vision of a performance car," said Akos J. Feher, Shelby American Vice President of Operations. "He believed in combining big. SAAC Registry documented Cobra, providing provenance and historical significance. Retains original Sunburst wheels, an iconic design element of the Shelby Cobra. Powered by a meticulously rebuilt 427-cubic inch side-oiler V8 engine by Roush Performance. Equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission for an engaging driving experience.
The 427 Cobra came about after the Corvette boys trounced Shelby at the 1963 season-ending Nassau Speed Week in the Bahamas. Though the 289-powered Cobras (and related Daytona coupes) still had plenty of racing glory in the years to come, they were simply outgunned by the lightweight, 485-hp, 377-cu.in.-powered Corvette Grand Sports. The Shelby 427 Cobra's story starts way before its inception in 1965. In fact, it all starts with Carroll Shelby himself in his early-life. Although Shelby was sheltered as a child (due to a heart condition ), he proved to be a skilled driver when given the chance to race.
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Completed in 2010, CSX 1017 is an excellent low-mileage example of what is arguably the pinnacle of continuation Cobra production. This 1965 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra '1000 Series' is offered with a car cover and a statement of origin certificate from Shelby Automobiles, Inc. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction. The life and death of "The Turd," Shelby's first 427 prototype. Preston Lerner. 08 August 2022. Share. Meeting this book deadline almost killed me. Late last year, inspired by an idea pitched by Colin Comer, Hagerty assigned me to write a long-form feature about Shelby American, pegged to the then-upcoming 60th anniversary of the Cobra.
