1965 Shelby Cobra MKIII

78 970 EUR

1965 Shelby Cobra MKIII

78 970 EUR
  • Model
    Shelby Cobra MKIII
  • Year
    1965
  • Condition
    Used
  • Body Type
    Cabriolet / Roadster
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol
  • Power
    393 kw (535 hp)
  • Mileage
    35,805 km
  • Address
    Irvine, CA, USA
  • Country
  • Published
    Mar 11, 2025
VIN
SP00417
Color
Blue
Metallic
No
Engine
Ford SVO 7.5-liter
Engine Number
N/A
Chassis Number
N/A
Gearbox
Manual
Steering Wheel
LHD
Drive Wheels
RWD
1st Reg. Country
United States
Doors
2/3
Interior Color
Black
Andre
Andre
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Description

Superformance MKIII SP00417
Every drive will be an unforgettable adventure behind the wheel of this Superformance MKIII Cobra. The look is pure vintage sports car with classic blue paint, white racing stripes and roundels. Period detailing includes a roll hoop, original style sidepipes, riveted hood scoop, aluminum Monza fuel filler, wing windows, original style quick jack nerfs, and original European headlamps and taillamps.

Open the hood and you will find a Ford SVO 7.5-liter crate engine rated at 535 horsepower and 530 ft-lbs of torque. With a curb weight of just 2,640 lbs, that equals a power-to-weight ratio for this roadster of 4.95:1. The big V8 is outfitted with an aluminum radiator and shroud with two electric fans, aluminum oil cooler, stainless steel oil lines, remote oil filter set-up, and Duraspark ignition module and coil.

The MKIII is known for its handling prowess thanks to its four-wheel fully independent suspension. SP00417 is equipped with four-wheel power disc brakes, a driveshaft safety loop, and Trigo aluminum knock-off wheels.

The interior will instantly put you in a pure sports car state of mind with original style AC pedals, dead pedal, original Moto-Lita steering wheel, leather seating with Simpson lap belts, original Lucas switches, original Smiths gauges, and reverse-sweep speedometer. The interior is fully carpeted, including the trunk.

The Superformance MKIII is a meticulously engineered and crafted reproduction of the original, built under license from Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc. No expense was spared in recreating the legendary car, ensuring an authentic sports car experience.

SP00417 comes with a soft top and a tonneau cover with zipper and hook-and-loop separation. It is registered as a 1965 Ford in California and has 22,000 miles. It is available for $84,950. Call or Text 949-900-1962

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