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1966 SHELBY 427 FACTORY FIVE COBRA ROADSTER

For sale: 1966 Shelby 427

Technical specifications

Condition:
Used
Item location:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Make:
Shelby
Model:
427
Type:
ROADSTER
Trim:
ROADSTER
Year:
1966
Mileage:
1,212
VIN:
DRF9530
Color:
Platinum Silver with Grey Racing Stripes
Engine size:
V8
Number of cylinders:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Manual
Drive type:
RWD
Interior color:
Black/Grey Snakeskin
Safety options:
4 WAY FLASHERS, SEAT BELTS, TILT WHEEL
Options:
GREY/SILVER SNAKE SKIN BUCKET SEATS, SUN SCREEN TINTED SUN VISORS, FACTORY 5 RACING SIDE WINDOWS, 4 WAY FLASHERS, LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL, BLACK DELUXE SEAT BELTS, ELECTRIC FAN WITH DASH MOUNTED CONTROL SWITCH, DRIVER'S FOOT COMPARTMENT EXTENDED 12 INCHES, CUSTOM DOOR PAD/POCKETS, HURST 4 SPEED FLOOR SHIFTER, FULLY CARPETED COCKPIT AND TRUNK, DELUXE FARIA GOLD PLATED RALLY GUAGES, HYDRALIC REARPARKING BRAKE LINE LOCK
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

IF YOU ARE THE TYPE OF PERSON WHO SHOPS FOR QUALITY NOT PRICE, THIS COBRA IS FOR YOU!!!!


1966 SHELBY COBRA 427 TRIBUTE CAR"PLATINUM SILVER" WITH GREY RACING STRIPES2 DOOR ROADSTER.


This eye-catcher has never been on the track or abused. Built to be exhilarating to drive and utterly reliable. It has never encountered inclement weather, has always been garaged and covered. It is titled as a 1966 Roadster.

WHILE IT IS INDEED TRUE THAT THERE ARE SCORES OF 1966 COBRA ROADSTER TRIBUTE CARS ON EBAY FOR FAR LESS OR FAR MORE THAT THIS CAR, IT IS ALSO TRUE THAT THIS PARTICULAR COBRA IS AMONG THE FINEST EXAMPLES ANYWHERE. YOU COULD NOT DUPLICATE THIS CAR FOR ANYWHERE NEAR THE ASKING PRICE. THE RESTORATION ALONE WAS MORE THAN THE ASKING PRICE.

If you desire to have the bes, and shop by quality rather than price, here is a car for you.


THIS COBRA SOLD AT BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE AUCTION 2014 FOR $39,600 PLUS 15% COMMISSION = $45,540. I AM WILLING TO TAKE A LOSS BECAUSE I MUST SELL THIS BEAUTY. I WANT IT TO GO TO A GOOD HOME. SEE THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE FOR THE BARRETT-JACKSON SALE OF THIS CAR LOT #1406

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1966-SHELBY-COBRA-RE-CREATION-ROADSTER-163111



SHELBY COBRA FACTS:

There is nothing nice about a Cobra

It is stripped down to bare essentials

A small car with a big engine and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement

It is Loud,Shudders, Shakes, andBucks

It makes your arms tired and your feet hot

IT IS SO DAMN WONDERFUL YOU CAN'T BELIEVE IT

Driving a Cobra is as much fun as you can have with your clothes on!!!!!!!!


We are selling our 1966 SHELBY COBRA 427 TRIBUTECAR "PLATINUM SILVER" ROADSTER, which we callthe"FAST ONE." As the pictures indicate, the car is in"SHOWROOM" condition.

The Cobra was built to the tune of $55,000in the summer of 2006. Since that time there have been a little over 1000 miles put on the car.

Our priorities have changed and thus wehave decided to sell this beauty.

THIS CAR IS A HEAD TURNER
THEY SAY "A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS"!
FOR YOUR REVIEW, BELOW ARE "106" PICTURES OF OUR BEAUTIFUL "PLATINUM SILVER"1966 SHELBY COBRA Roadster!!!!EBAYallowed me to put on'24', however if you click the links in this ad you can see "68" pictures of the Body, "10" pictures of the Engine, "12" pictures of the Interior, and "16" pictures of theUnderneath.

If after viewing these 106 pictures you still have questions please call me.


THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A "DUMB QUESTION".


WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE BUY DONOT KNOW WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU.


Either click the links below to view the pictures or copy and paste them.

68 Body Pictures:

https://picasaweb.google.com/117574665238125530186/6303988949602967809?authkey=Gv1sRgCNHlrc_KhZb4Bw

10 Engine Pictures:

https://picasaweb.google.com/117574665238125530186/6303995331225453681?authkey=Gv1sRgCOjlyefWoJiQSA

16 Underneath Pictures:

https://picasaweb.google.com/117574665238125530186/6303538531994389105?authkey=Gv1sRgCMn1qITpzdnguQE

12 Interior Pictures:

https://picasaweb.google.com/117574665238125530186/6303995184434745889?authkey=Gv1sRgCJ7A6r-fo-vK1wE

I have begun using a private auction exclusively as a result of past spamming by other unscrupulous and dishonest Ebay sellers.

QUESTIONS:

If you have anyquestions after reviewing the 106 pictures and the description, please either email me or call me at 412-343-4445 between 10 AM and10 PM Eastern Standard Time..

We encourage you to come to Pittsburgh and see the COBRAbefore you buy it or to have a classic car inspector come to Pittsburgh and go over the car with a fine tooth comb. Guaranteed you are not going to find one nicer.

We are selling the car at what we feel is a fair price.

We want it to go to someone who will appreciate this wonderful car and will not have to waitfor the car to be built.


You will not be disappointed with this car.


This car is being advertised locally and the auction will end if it is sold.



DESCRIPTION:

Since the built was been completed in the summer of 2006, theCobrahas never seen rain or snow, never been smoked in, and never beenraced or abused.Though I have been tempted totake it to thedrag strip and blow the doors off of everything else. It has been a fun car to take to cruises and car shows. We have won many first, and second place trophies.

I call this baby a COBRA-VETTE. Why you ask??

The body, interior, and trunk are Ford Cobra.

The UNDERNEATH to include the Engine, Transmission, Rear End,Frame, andSuspension are1964 Corvette.The engine is a stroked 327 cubic inch pumping 400 horse power.


SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS:




ENGINE:

(The gentleman I bought the Cobra from told me the following)

Motor(1964 Corvette)

STROKED 327 CIDV8 bored .30
Horsepower:
Little over400 HP
Carb:
EDELBROCK 4BBL

New Speed Pro pistons and rings

New main, rods, and cam bearing,

Street Pro Cam Kit

Forged steel crank

Aluminum Intake

Jetcoated headers

OVER "$8000"IN THE ENGINE ALONE

TOTALLY REBUILT



TRANSMISSION:

4-Speed Manual Ratio M-20 MUNCIE(1964 Corvette)
(Totally rebuilt with new heavy duty hydrolicclutch assembly)

I had a new Slave Cylinder and new Master Cylinder put on for the Clutch

REAR AXLE:

3.70.1 Differential( 1964 Corvette)

WHEELS AND TIRES:


BF GOODRICH RADIAL T/A
Front: P235/60R15
Rear: P295/50R15
AMERICAN RACING WHEELS:



INTERIOR:

Beautiful Grey/Silver SnakeSkin Bucket Seats
HURST 4 SPEED Floor Shifter
.
Custom Door Pad/Pockets
Fully Carpeted Cockpit and Trunk
UpgradedSeals on Doors, Hood, and Trunk

Hydraulic Rear Parking Brake Line Lock

TheGREY/SILVER SNAKE SKINbucket seat interiorlooks FANTASTIC. .THE INTERIOR LOOKS BETTER IN PERSON THAN IN THE PICTURES



For your driving pleasure the car is equipped with the following features:

Full set of Faria Gold Plated Rally Guages,to include:

*Tachometer

*Speedometer

*Amp Gauge

*Fuel Gauge

*Oil Pressure Gauge

*Odometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel.

I had my body man extend the Drive's Foot Compartment 12 Inches.

I am 6 foot 2 inches tall and to drive the car I had to bend my legs. It was very uncomfortable and not a pleasure to drive. With the additional 12 inches I can stretch my legs out and this Cobra is now a PLEASURE TO DRIVE. He built a stainless steel box then wrapped insulation all around it so I would be comfortable inside and not fell the heat from the headers or the engine.

SAFTETY FEATURES:

The car has been equippedwith the following safety features:

Left and right outsideMirrors

Rearview Mirror

Deluxe Seat Belts

4 Way Flashers

Sun Screen Tinted Sun Visors

Factory 5 Racing Side windows

Viracon Laminate Front Windshield, ASI M-60, DOT 129, Made in USA



EXTERIOR:

As thepictures indicate, the professionally done
"PLATINUM SILVER WITH GREY RACING STIPES" paint job on "FAST ONE" speaks for itself.

It is amazing what a $10,000 paint job will do to a car.

The sides are straight as a arrow. It is imacculately detailed inside, outside, and underneath. The paint in the door jabs and inside the trunk is as nice as it is on the outside.

THIS COBRA LOOKS BETTER THAN THE DAY IT WAS BUILT.



TRUNK:

The trunk is fully carpeted and holds the battery, gas filler, and trunk hold up rod.The battery is BRAND NEW and has a warranty.


REMEMBER:

Remember you are bidding on a 10 year old car and not a10 day old car. We urge you to come to Pittsburgh to see this beautiful COBRA ROADSTER in person
.

WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE, BUT DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU.




BIDDING:

PLEASE CALL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS BEFORE YOU BID.

PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU DO NOT HAVE FUNDS IN PLACE AND ARE NOT READY TO PURCHASE.

REMEMBER YOUR BID IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT AND YOU WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR IT.

WARRANTY:

The car is being sold "AS IS" with "NO EXPRESSED WARRANTY".



TERMS:

Within 48 hours of the end of the auction, successful bidder will bank transfer a 25% of the sales price to my bank account as a NON- REFUNDABLE deposit.Within 7DAYS of the end of the auction the remaining balance will beBANK TRANSFERRED TO MY BANK ACCOUNT.Once the balance is paid in full, the title will be overnighted to the new owner.

CAR OR TITLE WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE IS PAID.

NOTE:


I have the names and phone numbers of 3 lending institutions who will finance this car at a reasonable rate. If you are interested call me and I will give you their name and phone numbers. They will qualify you within 24 hours.



SHIPPING:

Shipping arrangements and cost will be the responsibility of the buyer. I have used several shippers, who I can suggest, who will deliver the car to your house fast, safe, and they are insured.



INTERNATIONALBUYERS:

I have the names of two international shippers who will deliver the car to you at a very reasonable rate.


THANK YOU:


Thank you for bidding on this beautiful 1966"
PLATINUM SILVER"
COBRA-VETTE ROADSTER!





IT WILL LOOK GOOD IN YOUR GARAGE!!!!






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