1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Restro-mod

Price: - Item location: Dammeron Valley, Utah, United States
Description:

1966 Shelby Cobra

1966 Restro-Mod Shelby Cobra 427 cu in side oiler Ford FE engine with almost 500 hp. The engine code is C7AE-A with screw in freeze plug. Date should be 1967 with these numbers. I have included some typical pictures of the Crank. Engine is cooled with an electric fan that is both manually and thermostatic controlled. Engine runs cool at 180 on a hot day. Aluminum radiator has an aluminum overflow reservoir.

The transmission is a Ford 4 speed, osi Traction, F Goodrich Tires, merican Mags, nd Autometer gauges. Suspension is coil over, frame. 4 wheel disk brakes, ydraulic clutch, catter shield. Gas tank is 18 gallons.

The fiberglass body was manufactured by B&B Engineering out of Ct. The car was professionally built by them sold and registered in Calif, n 2008. The Cobra is smog legal in Calif and still has the smog plaque. Total car weight is about 2000 lbs.

The Cobra has about 9k miles and is currently registered in Utah as a 1966. I have had the car for about 3 years. The paint is burgundy with a gold stripe. Seats are tan vinyl with 2 stage foam cushions and an integral gel pack for riding comfort. Drivers side seat is adjustable. Previous owner was 6'3" tall.

Exhaust headers are ceramic coated as well as the heat shields. Exhaust is throaty, ut you can still talk to your passenger at 65 mph.

Custom floor mats. The carpet is showing some wear under the mats. The car includes a cockpit cover that snaps in place as well as a Bimini top that has never been used. The trunk is carpeted an painted. The sales will include two camp chairs as they are hard to find to fit the trunk. The windshield has two smoke colored Visors that help deflect the wind as well as side wind deflectors.

The oil, ilters, ransmission and rear end fluids are fresh. The undercarriage has been coated with a heat preventive coating called Lizard skin. The engine compartment is also shielded from the cockpit with Be Cool sheeting. There are no passenger heating issues.