Factory Five Racing 427SC Cobra, "eight-ball mirror black" —SOLD!— Photo above is hotlinked (same view, MUCH larger size). Factory Five Racing 427 Cobra replica. Professionally-built (with all new parts). Engine was swapped at 2,200 miles, replaced with a Keith Craft performance 408 'stroker.' Always garage-kept in climate controlled environment. This is a spirited and nimble-handling reptile in every respect. Eight ball "mirror" black paint finish with extra clear oat for brain-dazzling high gloss and shine. Under the Hood Keith Craft 351 Windsor stroker stroked to 408 cid, 10:1 compression ratio, producing 578 hp/548 ft.lbs torque engine photo is hotlinked (installed view, much larger size).  This superb Keith Craft powerplant is outfitted with: 408 Street Performance crate engine Eagle 4340 steel crankshaft (4.000" stroke) Eagle 6.200" H-beam rods Mahle forged pistons SBF (small-block Ford) Mahle ring set Clevite rod bearings and main bearings Corteco gasket ARP 351W 2-bolt main stud kit Comp Cams camshaft (large cam for deep rumble) Ford Racing timing set Ford Racing hydraulic roller lifters new front cover Pioneer damper SFI (specialty and performance automotive and racing equipment) damper Ford timing pointer Ford oil filter insert Ford Racing eccentric Ford Racing blockoff plate Melling oil pump Canton oil pan, Ford 351W Comp Cams 31-1000 hydraulic roller retro kit Brodix 195-Series heads Ford Racing headgaskets Corteco gasket Edelbrock SBF intake gasket Comp pushrods Comp retro kit Scorpion 1.6 SBF 7/16" rocker arms Edelbrock 351W water pump Edelbrock Victor Jr. 351W intake manifold Quick Fuel 4-bbl street carb 780 cfm VS (vacuum secondaries) ARP 351W (hi-perf cylinder head bolts) MSD distributor 351 small cap billet Keith Craft Racing logo Moroso plug wires March V-belt pulleys and brackets with polished finish Powermaster alternator Tilton high-power starter This Keith Craft engine is extremely powerful and is a blast to drive. New upgrades—aluminum racing radiator with AN fitting for NASCAR coolant system and two front (pusher) electric fans. This engine does not overheat or have any fluid leaks. This engine has logged only 2,000 miles; I have all the specs and can answer all your questions about it. Geartrain The power of this engine is applied to the rear rubber by way of: Centerforce clutch and flywheel Tremec TKO-600 with reverse Ford 8.8" T-Superbird rear end with Factory Five IRS (independent rear suspension) package; the chassis has front & rear mono-tubular control arms. 650-horsepower–rated half-shafts from the Drive Shaft Shop (only 200 miles on them) In the cockpit This cockpit shot is hotlinked (same view, larger size). fully-carpeted cockpit bucket seats with driver's and passenger's 4-point racing harnesses matching Wilwood pedal ensemble passenger compartment is very comfortable and can accommodate a "taller" driver (in excess of 6 foot) The 3-point rollbar is chassis-mounted and fully functional. The dashboard is completed with vintage gauges that are independently wired with heavy duty aircraft wires; each wire has its own dedicated fuse/relay (never experienced any electrical problem). If for some reason one wire goes out, you won't lose your entire panel. chassis/brakes/rolling stock The chassis consists of 4" mono-tubular, 0.120" wall thickness, jig-welded frame. The entire frame is rust-preventive-coated, enhancing its appearance and protecting it from the environment and ensuring a long life. rack & pinion steering 20:1 ratio. Nimble, driver-friendly, easy to drive. mono-tubular control arms with Cobra brakes Koni adjustable coil-over shocks Halibrand knockoff/pin-drive wheels [15" x 7.5"] shod with genuine Goodyear Billboard rubber General—the chassis is fitted with an aluminum radiator, itself fitted with dual-controlled (manual and automatic) electric cooling fans. Custom-made stainless steel radiator cooling lines. above 3/4-rearview photo is hotlinked (same view, larger size). OTHER EXTERIOR DETAILS steel quickjacks cast/machined aluminum LeMans-style fuel-filler cap ceramic-coated headers ceramic-coated sidepipes sunvisors and windwings three lock set and fasteners concealed truck & hood hinges triple-chromed fire extinguisher pre-fitted stainless-steel rivets on hood and trunk interior for authentic/original appearance front/'pusher-style' radiator cooling fan powder-coated radiator front bay   The Bad News in Ferrari's Rearview Mirror rearview mirror shot is hotlinked (same view, larger size). Properly titled as a 1965 Factory Five Racing roadster, in accordance with The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. This means (in most states) you can run a 1965 plate with no concern about emissions. Receipts: I possess all the receipts and can answer any questions you may have. This black serpent is breathtaking. I go to a lot of carshows and always get inundated with compliments on how sleek and period-correct it is. This serpent has been driven only 4,600 pampered miles. It has never been raced or otherwise abused. $38,500 —SOLD!— Contact: Granville Lasseter (832) 623-xxxx  Located in Houston, Texas 16 June 2011: You can mark my Factory Five black beauty SOLD! Moreover, it was scooped up within 36 hours of my Prestige Showcase ad going up on your site... and is now on the way to its new owner in sunny France! I received over 70 emails and phone calls to my ad, along with countless raves over how gorgeous my car is! Many thanks for your terrific photography tips and for Cobra Country's 'global reach'... all the way to Europe! Granville Lasseter     Back to Cobras For Sale page (Explorer) Go back a page (Netscape users)  Go to next page (Internet Explorer)    —Copyright Notice— Copyright 1983–2012 by Crown Publishing Company, Inc. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. All rights reserved. ID-encrypted images. Protected under both U.S. Federal copyright law and international treaties. 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