1965 | Superformance MKIII 427-Powered 5-Speed

Now available on Sotheby’s Motorsports is this Superformance MKIII - a modern rendition of the iconic Shelby Cobra muscle car. Based in Irvine, California, Superformance specializes in aesthetically and dimensionally correct replicas of famed American racing and sports cars - with an emphasis on the machines conceived by the late tuning legend, Caroll Shelby. Superformance’s Shelby Cobra MKII and MKIII ‘rolling chassis’ replicas are built in-house, ready for clients to install a compatible drive train of choice. These allow customers to combine classic car style with modern driving comforts and drivetrains, functional for track as well as regular street use. 

 
The Superformance MKIII featured here is finished in white complemented by vintage-style racing motifs and an round ‘91’ in reference to the iconic 1965 "Ollie the Dragon" Competition Cobra, widely regarded to be the winningest example in history. A set of 15” two-tone wheels, exterior side exhausts, and driver roll hoop bring additional racing-inspired character to this open-top sports car. The interior incorporates premium materials to add luxurious appointments to this Cobra, with multiple appointments of black leather upholstery along the dashboard, center console, and both seats that feature diamond stitching surfaces. The driver commands this sports car through a wood-trimmed three-spoke steering wheel, with multiple interior Smith gauges and Lucas manual-operated switches to serve all important functions and relay key information. 

 
Power comes from a 427 cu-in Roush carbureted V8, driving the rear wheels through a Tremec TKX 5-speed manual transmission. Modern-day mechanics allow for an easier-to-manage driving experience, including ventilated disc brakes and a performance-oriented radiator for optimal powertrain cooling. Just 2580 miles are displayed on the odometer of this MKIII that is primed and ready to be enjoyed by its next caretaker. 

 

 

Sotheby's Motorsport presents this auction in partnership with the seller. This Superformance MKIII shows wear consistent with its age and low mileage according to a seller’s disclosure. Please review the entire document by clicking "Seller's Disclosure" above.   

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