1965 Superformance Cobra MKIII For Sale in Rogers , 2146378533 Tweet

This 1965 Superformance Cobra MKIII features a drivetrain built by the legendary Superformance expert, Ohltoff Racing, that provides a visceral driving experience! Superformance stands in a league of its own, delivering what is widely considered the finest Cobra reproduction available today. For this reason, Superformance is the only manufacturer of Cobras officially licensed, authorized, and endorsed by Carroll Shelby himself! What truly sets Superformance apart is that its the exclusive builder granted full rights by Shelby to replicate his legendary 1960s race cars. Unlike kit cars that come in pieces and are assembled in garages by hobbyists, every Superformance Cobra is hand-assembled by skilled craftsmen in a dedicated factory setting. These cars arrive as fully finished rolling chassis-complete with show-quality paint, premium interiors, and fully installed components like independent front and rear suspension, Wilwood disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and a limited-slip rear differential. Just add your choice of engine, transmission, wheels, and tires, and its ready to go. Superformance uses only new, top-quality parts-never salvaged or recycled components like those found in budget kits-ensuring a tight, rattle-free driving experience that rivals even modern performance cars. From the leather-trimmed cockpit to the precise handling and race-inspired engineering, everything about a Superformance Cobra is designed to deliver the authentic Shelby experience with modern reliability. Whether youre a collector or an enthusiast, theres simply no comparison-Superformance is the gold standard in Cobra replicas, and everything else is just second best. This particular 65 Cobra comes to us from the estate of its original southern-based owner and caretaker, who commissioned and oversaw its incredibly impressive build that is fully documented with this cars included documentation. Under the locking hood is an Ohltoff Racing-built 408 cubic inch Ford Racing aluminum stroker V8 that is based upon a 351W architecture and it breathes through a smooth starting and running Holley 4 barrel carburetor mounted atop an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold. As one can expect with a premium Cobra build such as this one, the powertrain is absolutely loaded with performance upgrades! Firing up this premium Superformance MKIII is a total breeze thanks in part to the upgraded MSD electronic ignition system that also makes for a more reliable driving automobile. Exhaust exits the 408 Stroker V8 via a set of tubular headers and out through a set of side pipes that give this hand-built Cobra its unmistakable, roaring sound. The internals of the cast aluminum 408 V8 are also said to have been upgraded with performance-oriented, racing parts including an Eagle Specialty Products crankshaft and connecting rods, a hydraulic roller camshaft, and forged Trick Flow pistons. Further augmenting the performance of this massively powerful Ford Racing powerplant are a set of Trick Flow cylinder heads with Competition Cams rocker arms that surely add to the already impressive power output of this Ohltoff-built V8. As one can expect from the upgraded performance of this Cobras powerplant additional heat is generated however thanks to an upgraded cooling system comprised of an aluminum radiator and oil cooler, as well as electric fans keep the engine and its systems cool especially at peak performance. Additionally, the 408 Stroker V8 is backed by a Tremec T56 6-Speed manual transmission that makes this Superformance Cobra MKIII an absolute blast to take down the road and go through the gears. This Cobra also sports a number of wonderful updates that modernize the driving experience as well. A hydraulic-assisted clutch makes shifting the Tremec 6 Speed feel almost effortless and more in line with a modern manual transmission car. Additionally, 4-wheel Wilwood power disc brakes make for another fantastic update on this retro-inspired build