Garage Kept Motors
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548
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1965 Shelby Cobra Backdraft Replica
- 427ci V8
- Edelbrock Aluminum Heads
- Eagle Forged Crank
- Mahle Forged Pistons
- Tremec 5 Speed Manual Transmission
- Sterling Gray Exterior
- Black Interior
- 3,586 Miles Since Built
This 1965 Shelby Cobra Backdraft Replica combines the timeless styling of an iconic American roadster with modern performance and a thoroughly built 427ci V8. Finished in Sterling Gray with white racing stripes, this Cobra features classic proportions, muscular fender flares, side-exit exhaust pipes, and a purposeful stance that captures the spirit of the original Shelby Cobra. With just 3,586 miles since being built, this example offers an exciting opportunity to own a high-performance roadster with unmistakable vintage-inspired styling.
Power comes from a 427ci V8 featuring Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads, an Eagle forged crankshaft, and Mahle forged pistons. These performance components provide a strong foundation for an engine designed to deliver the kind of power and character that make the Cobra such a legendary driving experience. The V8 is paired with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, giving the driver direct control over the power delivery and creating an engaging connection between the driver and the road.
The Backdraft Racing platform brings together the classic Cobra silhouette and modern construction, resulting in a replica that delivers the visual impact of the original while offering a contemporary approach to performance. Its wide bodywork, aggressive stance, and exposed side exhausts emphasize the car's competition-inspired heritage. The Sterling Gray exterior provides a distinctive alternative to traditional Cobra colors, complemented by white racing stripes that highlight the sculpted hood and flowing body lines.
Inside, the black interior maintains the roadster's driver-focused character, with a straightforward cockpit designed around the essentials of performance driving. The open-top configuration puts the driver close to the sights, sounds, and sensations of the powerful V8, while the five-speed manual transmission adds to the car's hands-on driving experience. The combination of classic styling, a substantial V8, and a manual gearbox makes this Cobra an appealing choice for weekend drives, car shows, and spirited outings.
With its extensively equipped 427ci V8, Tremec five-speed manual transmission, distinctive Sterling Gray finish, and only 3,586 miles since completion, this 1965 Shelby Cobra Backdraft Replica offers an exciting blend of vintage racing inspiration and modern performance. Whether displayed in a collection or enjoyed on the open road, this roadster delivers the unmistakable presence and exhilarating character that have made the Shelby Cobra one of the most celebrated designs in automotive history.
| Year: | 1965 |
| Make: | Shelby |
| Model: | Cobra |
| Mileage: | 3586 |
| Exterior Color: | Gray |
| Interior Color: | Black |
| Trim: | Backdraft Replica |
| Body: | |
| Stock: | 26275 |
| Engine Size: | 427ci V8 |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed Manual |
| Vin: | AE9BMAAH8L1MT1045 |
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Garage Kept Motors, LLC specializes in classic and specialty online auto sales.
For our consignors, we are the only auto brokers that offer a Transparent Sale Disclosure. This means, when a car sells, we provide an exact copy of the Bill of Sale. We do this so our clients know exactly who bought their car, where it went, and most importantly how much we sold it for. No funny business.
For our buyers, our vehicles are listed on the Internet, with over 100 photos, including undercarriage pictures, and walk-around videos of the vehicles running plus a narrative-style write-up of the cars history and features. Our international exposure allows us to sell cars across the globe, and we sell a majority of them out of state and overseas. We deliver honesty and consistency in our photos and descriptions, a “no surprise” approach, so buyers, both near and far, can invest with confidence sight unseen. We are not a gallery. Vehicles can be seen locally by appointment as potential buyers are given our undivided attention.
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