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Lot 423
1965 Backdraft Motorsports Cobra

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CHASSIS NO: AE9BMAAH8P1MT1049

• Unmistakable Cobra aesthetics with raw modern-day performance
• Brand new 2025 build with less than 100 miles
• Powered by a monstrous 560-HP 7.0-liter Roush 427 V-8 engine
• TKX five-speed manual transmission
• Stealthy F8 Green with Black Out Package


Addendum: PLEASE NOTE: Florida title has primary brand as Replica


The Shelby Cobra is one of the most legendary sports cars ever created, blending American muscle with European design. Its origins trace back to the early 1960s when Carroll Shelby envisioned a lightweight, high-performance roadster that could dominate the track. Shelby partnered with British manufacturer AC Cars, which supplied the chassis, while Ford provided the powerful V-8 engines. The result was the Shelby Cobra, first introduced in 1962.

The early 260 and 289 models were already impressive, but the Cobra became truly fearsome with the introduction of the 427 Cobra in 1965. With its widened chassis and monstrous 7.0-liter Ford V-8, the 427 Cobra could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just over four seconds, making it one of the fastest cars of its era. The Cobra achieved massive success in racing, securing wins against Ferrari and Chevrolet Corvettes. However, due to high costs, production ended in 1967, making original Cobras highly valuable today.

In the decades since, the

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