The Shelby Cobra is one of the most popular and sought-after classic cars the world over. So much so that over the years, a good number of replicas of the car have been built. Such as this one, a Superperformance 1965 Shelby Cobra replica featured in the film "Ford vs. Ferrari" is about to under the hammer at Mecum Auctions.

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Details On This Cobra Replica

Shelby Cobra Replica Side View
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Mecum is selling this particular Cobra replica off as part of the Gary Thomas Collection. The car is in a gorgeous Indigo Blue livery with characteristic white stripes across the middle of the car. The interior is in an intriguing color, called Wimbledon White, and it certainly compliments the Indigo Blue exterior of the Cobra nicely. Under the hood of this replica is a 427/510 hp engine, built by Roush, so it has some proper sports pedigree under the hood. The replica has Hollywood pedigree as well, as it was one of the many cars used in the 2019 film “Ford v Ferrari” or “Le Mans ‘66” depending on your part of the world.

The Shelby Cobra Itself

Shelby Cobra Replica Interior View
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The Shelby Cobra was a product of AC Cars and Shelby America and was a development of the AC Ace. The original car was in production from 1962 to 1967 and has become an all-time classic. The Cobra that Mecum is selling off was in the film, and appeared in hangar scenes at Ontario Airport. The airport portrayed the Shelby American facility at LAX. The Cobra replica was even raffled as a sweepstakes car back in July 2020, by the Cobra Experience Museum.

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Final Details On This Replica Cobra

Shelby Cobra Replica Front Quarter View
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The replica has a fiberglass body that was hand-laid, and of course, houses that beautiful Roush engine under the hood. That engine sends the power through a Tremec TKO600 transmission and also has a limited-slip differential. To provide as much braking power as possible, Wilwood disc brakes are on this Cobra replica and the wheels are 15-inch Halibrand wheels with some very well-done knock-off spinners. The car will come with the Superformance certificate of authenticity, and hopefully, the new owner will get many years of enjoyment out of what is no doubt a fantastic car.

Source: Mecum Auctions