A gorgeous slice of continuation Cobra history is currently for sale at Henderson Auctions, and it is easily one of the most striking lots headed to the block this season. This 1965 Backdraft Cobra roadster pairs old-school roadster looks with thoroughly modern muscle, and the auction listing shows why collectors are already circling it ahead of sale day.
Underneath that gorgeous green skin sits a 7.0-liter Roush 427 V8 rated at 560 horsepower, sending power through a Tremec TKX 5-speed manual gearbox to an independent 8.8 rear end with 3.55 gears. Adjustable coilovers and power four-wheel disc brakes round out a chassis built to handle that kind of muscle with confidence, a spec sheet that reads more like a modern supercar than a 1960s roadster. Full specifications and condition notes are posted alongside the auction listing for anyone doing their homework before bidding.
Finished in F8 Green with a tasteful black-out package, the roadster wears a single roll bar, dual side mirrors, and ceramic-coated headers feeding side pipes for that unmistakable Cobra soundtrack. Slide inside and you will find black leather and Alcantara heated seats, bomber-style gauges, and SABELT 4-point harnesses, while 18-inch Halibrand-style knock-off wheels finish the look outside. Every one of these details is documented with photos in the Henderson Auctions listing, worth a close look before the gavel falls.
Henderson Auctions Collector Motor Series is open for consignments and bidder registration.
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