1965 Shelby Cobra Replica for sale - Gresham, OR - craigslist (2024)

• Original Chassis #: EM42792799

• Miles: 8,685

• Engine: Ford FE Big Block 428ci, V8
- Engine Builder:
— Professionally Built Engine by Maryland Muscle Car, LLC Machinist and Engine Builder.
— Building Ford FE engines for 35 years for all sorts of applications.
— www.marylandmusclecar.com

- Tune: Standard Bore Cobra Jet style ‘High Performance’

- Horse Power:
— According to engine builder; “About 550 HP at the crank (based on a near identical build put on the dyno for another car.)”

• Engine Specs:
- Block: Standard Ford 428ci, line bored and decked w/ reinforced main ribs
- Camshaft: Crower solid lifter
- Carburetor: Proform Race Series 750 4-Barrel (newer)
- Crankshaft: Ford "1U" 428
- Connecting Rods: Rebuilt Ford 428 Connecting Rods with ARP bolts
- Heads: Edelbrock Aluminum Cobra Jet Cylinder Heads w/ Stainless Valves
- Intake: Edelbrock Aluminum Vintage F427
- Pistons: SpeedPro
- Push Rods: Comp Cam
- Roller Rockers: Adjustable Comp Cam
- Valve Covers: Aluminum Cobra reproduction
- Water Pump: Edelbrock Aluminum Higher Flow Water Pump

• Other misc. engine upgrades installed at time of build
- Lokar Throttle Cable Bracket
- Melling High Pressure Oil Pump
- March Performance Billet Pulleys for fan, water pump, lower, alternator
- Powder Coated Accessory Brackets
- Remote Aluminum Oil Filter Bracket
- Powder Coated Radiator Cross Over Pipes and Upper Pipe
- MSD Blaster Coil
- ARP bolts used for complete engine assembly
- Chrome Alternator with double-sheave pulley
- FE Cobra Jet Balancer
- Center Force Clutch and Pressure Plate
- Powermaster High-Torque Starter
- Canton FE Windage Tray Kit
- Canton Oil Pick-Up to match oil pan
- Canton High Capacity (8 Quart) Oil Pan and Baffle. Includes oil temperature sensor to dash gauge.
- Upgraded FE Distributor featuring an Accel electronic ignition module (eliminating the need for points) - blending vintage aesthetics with the advantages of modern electronic ignition technology
- Upgraded vintage FE cooling expansion tank featuring a thermostat for automatic cooling fan control (with a manual switch on the dashboard as well). Engineered with optimized water flow on the correct driver's side, a detail often overlooked by other builders.
- Rocker Shaft Support Kit, designed for Ford FE series engines to increase reliability. It reinforces the rocker shafts in the cylinder heads to prevent breakage, particularly at high RPMs and with increased spring pressures in an FE engine. This kit enhances engine safety and reliability by safeguarding against potential damage caused by rocker shaft failure.

• Transmission: 4-speed Top Loader

• Drivetrains: RWD

• Rear End: Ford 9"
• Rear End Gear Ratio: 3.55 posi-traction differential

• Front Suspension: Coilover's
• Rear Suspension: Leaf springs w/ adjustable air shocks

• Steering: Manual

• Brakes: Power
- Front: Disc
- Rear: Drums

• Wheels: Shelby American Racing

• Tires: TOYO EXTENSA HP II
– Front: 205/50R17 93W
– Rear: 255/40R11 98W

• Interior: Black Vinyl w/ Four-Point Racing Harness Seat Belts, shoulder straps in trunk

• 09/28/2018:
- Crankshaft seal
- Timing cover gasket set
- Rear differential pinion seal
- Flywheel
- Windage tray
- Clutch kit
- Engine oil pump gasket
- Engine oil pan gasket set
- Trans mount
- Oil and filter changed

• 01/18/2019 - 5,826 Miles:
- Transmission rebuilt
- Remote oil filter lines
- Oil and filter changed
- Intake manifold gasket
- Valve cover gasket set
- Custom made push rod
- External alternator voltage regulator

• 09/21/2023:
- Hurst shifter kit

• 03/06/2024:
- High Torque Starter