1965 Factory Five Racing Cobra
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A striking example of performance engineering and vintage-inspired design, completed in 2022 and registered as a 1965 vehicle under Texas regulations. The Shelby Cobra features a fiberglass body mounted on a powder-coated frame, finished in a metallic grey with a single light grey stripe applied by Brent Customs of Lewisville, Texas. Chrome side pipes with ceramic heat covers, fog lights, twin chrome roll bars, and black wire mesh protecting the intake and brake ducts give the exterior functional enhancements and a period-correct motorsport aesthetic. The windshield is fitted with wind wings and side mirrors for added practicality. Power is delivered by a Blueprint Engines Ford 306 CID V8, dyno-rated at 375 horsepower and paired with Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection. The drivetrain includes a five-speed Tremec TKO 600 manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch, feeding an independent rear suspension equipped with a 3. 55 center section. The suspension setup is complemented by 12. 88-inch Wilwood power disc brakes for confident stopping performance and rack-and-pinion power steering for responsive control. Halibrand-style 17-inch replica wheels with faux knock-off spinners are wrapped in Nitto NT555 G2 radial tires, sized 245/45 up front and 315/35 in the rear, ensuring a solid grip on the road....
