Factory Five Racing MkIV Cobra

Indigo Ink Pearl Blue/Wimbledon White stripes, FFR#7347

Now is the time for you to drive away in this breathtaking 1965 427SC Cobra replica. No expense was spared on this Indigo Ink Pearl Blue beauty, from the extra-cost options of the SS (stainless steel) sidepipes to the locking glovebox signed by Carroll Shelby [and validated with his Certificate of Authenticity], to the authentic Cobra and 427 badges.

Titled as a 1965 Shelby Cobra.

UNDER THE HOOD

Shelby 427 aluminum block [stroked to 482 cid]

delivers 475 hp and 525 ft./lbs. of torque

This thundering Shelby aluminum powerplant is outfitted with:

• Edelbrock aluminum heads

• Edelbrock intake topped with a 780 cfm Holley carburetor [fitted with a splendly-executed mechanical linkage]

• Comp Cams hydraulic roller cam

• Harland Sharp rockers

• MSD 6AL ignition ensemble (replete with billet aluminum distributor)

• 8 qt. oil pan

• external oil cooler [smart-activated with an Earl's thermostat]

• original/legend-correct turkey pan, external oil filter and black-painted brass FE expansion tank

• custom aluminum brake and clutch reservoirs

• ceramic-coated headers

• cast aluminum 427 Cobra valve covers

• high-torque gear reduction starter

• hydraulic hood/bonnet prop rods

The engine was professionally built by the renowned and respected Forte's Parts Connection in Framingham, Massachusetts.

GEARTRAIN

• hydraulic clutch assembly

• Tremec 5-speed gearbox

• Ford 8.8" PosiTrac IRS [3.73:1-ratio]; the upgraded the rear lower control arms with Fortes adjuster kit provides you with very easy alignment adjustments on the rear suspension.

 Cockpit is authentically outfitted with:

• 'Competition layout' instrument panel

• period-correct 15" hardwood-rimmed, quick-release steering wheel

• upgraded with self-canceling turn signals

• premium/extra cost leather upholstery

• Simpson 5-point racing harnesses for both driver & passenger

• blackfaced gauges (period-correct layout, with mechanical oil pressure and temp gauges and reverse-reading speedometer)

• locking glovebox

• Carroll's autograph on the glovebox door [you get Carroll's Certificate of Authenticity]

• custom leather door panels [fitted with map pockets]

• Factory Five Racing floormats

BRAKES, SUSPENSION

• 4-wheel disc brakes

• Koni coil-over shocks [on all four corners, fully adjustable]

• adjustable front swaybar.

OTHER PARTICULARS

The coachwork preparation & paint was professionally executed by Schok's Auto Body in Milwaukee. Mike Schok is one of the fussiest body guys; he would not paint the stripes on the hood and deck lid until the first owner drove the car for 100 miles to ensure perfect alignments; as you can see, those Wimbledon White stripes align absolutely perfectly with decks closed.

The first owner added a battery box below the luggage compartment floor to provide for extra storage space. The deck lids are propped open by hydraulic struts. SS hardware and aluminum rivnuts were installed where the typical 'standard' consists of pop rivets.

Additional custom touches: custom SS sidepipes, SS hoop-style bumper, chromed quick jacks in front.

You'll encounter no unpleasant surprises. Oh! And it's a pure adrenaline rush to drive. Make certain you have it pointed in the direction you want to go before you push hard on the 'Go' pedal.