Backdraft Racing BDR226
Guardsman Blue/WimWhite stripes

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3/4-frontal shot (driver side) of Guardsman Blue/WimWhite stripes (BDR#0226) 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra for sale by owner

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Backdraft Racing 427 Cobra roadster, chassis#BDR226. This dazzling specimen is finished in Guardsman Blue with Wimbledon White LeMans stripes.

Everything about this Backdraft roadster–from the Ford 302 Windsor V8 with Astro A-5 W/C 5th gear (OD) transmission, to its aggressive stance and grand touring cockpit will make your dreams come true.  The A-5 is a beefed-up T-5 modified by Astro Transmission parts.

This blue beauty has logged a total of 19,000 miles [30,600 km].

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—Beneath the Blue Bonnet—
302W V8 5.0L small-block Ford

Ford 302W V8 (5.0L) engine photo (from driver side) of Guardsman Blue/WimWhite stripes (BDR#0226) 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra for sale by owner
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The engine compartment componentry includes:

  • 302W V8 5.0L small-block Ford (highly desirable for its rugged reliability and favorable power-to-weight ratio)
  • Comp Cams camshaft
  • Edelbrock ‘Air Gap’ manifold
  • Quick Fuel double-pumper 650 cfm [without choke horn]
  • MSD Ignition ensemble: coil, MSD6AL box, distributor (fitted with Ford Racing Blue spark plug leads)
  • electric fuel pump (for better acceleration)
  • serpentine belt
  • AFR 165 ‘Renegade’ 58cc heads with roller rockers and hardened pushrods

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—Gear Train—

  • Ram pressure plate, clutch disc and throwout bearing
  • Astro A-5 W/C 5th gear (OD)
  • BMW M3 E36 series suspension [superior handling, road grip and comfortable ride; see illustration below]. LDS 3.91:1 final ratio

Line drawing of Backdraft Racing’s BMW Series 3–based rear suspension setup.

—In this (gran turismo) cockpit—

 cockpit shot (from driver side) of Guardsman Blue/WimWhite stripes (BDR#0226) 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

The cockpit in this Guardsman Blue road reptile is outfitted with:

  • premium hardwood-rimmed steering wheel
  • VDO blackfaced gauges
  • horn, windshield wipers
  • pushbutton starter switch
  • manual and auto switch control for radiator fan
  • leather seats
  • slide-adjustable driver-seat tracks
  • 5-point aircraft-style quick-release racing harnesses for both driver & passenger
  • rich black carpet throughout (including the luggage compartment)
  • battery cutoff safety switch
  • electric gas pump switch
  • SS (stainless steel) driver-side rollbar
  • map pocket in each door
  • Backdraft cockpit gives you more legroom than most other Cobra replicas

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dashboard shot of Guardsman Blue/WimWhite stripes (BDR#0226) 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra for sale by owner
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The Bad News
in Enzo’s Rearview Mirror

head-on frontal shot of Guardsman Blue/WimWhite stripes (BDR#0226) 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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—Rolling Stock—

  • 15” genuine Vintage Wheels true knockoff rims [8”-wide front; 10”-wide rear], shod with…
  • Avon CR6ZZ  rubber [P245/60Rx15” front; 295/50Rx15” rear] with good tread, good condition

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broadside shot (driver side) of Guardsman Blue/WimWhite stripes (BDR#0226) 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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3/4-rear shot (passenger side) of Guardsman Blue/WimWhite stripes (BDR#0226) 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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—Premium Items & Extras—

  • 4” billet aluminum polished sideview mirrors
  • upgraded LED Headlights—safer and extends cruise time into early evening hours
  • Backdraft Racing 3-ring binder
  • Stainless Steel Specialties polished 3” sidepipes

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 rear-quarter shot (passenger side) of Guardsman Blue/WimWhite stripes (BDR#0226) 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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head-on rear shot of Guardsman Blue/WimWhite stripes (BDR#0226) 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

This li’l road rocket is driven regularly… it doesn’t languish in my garage. You’ll encounter no downside surprises… just extraordinary driving adventures and admiring smiles every time you take it out (every time you stop at a traffic light)!

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    $71,700 obo

Serious inquiries only, please!

Contact

Brian Carter

Located in Bixby (±20 miles SSE of Tulsa), Oklahoma

918-869-8638 (cell)

BrithoCar@Yahoo.com