Backdraft Racing

427SC Cobra, BDR#0907

Titanium/black stripes

The Megastar of all Musclecars

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3/4-frontal shot (driver side) of silver 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR0907, for sale by owner

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1965 Backdraft Racing 427SC Roadster, BDR#0907. Titanium with Onyx Black LeMans stripes.

This pristine beauty has accumulated less than  8,600 miles [<13.840 km].

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Registered under the coveted “SB100” [California Senate Bill 100]—that means no smog certification, no California registration hassles for the life of the serpent!

Prospective buyer: Even if you do not reside in California, this SB-100 designation can be valuable to you when you decide to sell it; you see, that designation remains with the car fo as long as ten years, and can be reapplied when it returns to a new owner in California. Be sure to verify this information with the main office (Sacramento) of the Golden State DMV.

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—Under the Bonnet—

Ford Racing 392″ Windsor stroker

392 cid engine shot of silver 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR0907, for sale by owner

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Ford Racing 392 cubic inch “stroker” Windsor; delivers a robust & utterly reliable 430 hp/ 450 ft.-lbs. torque.

It’s outfitted with: ceramic-coated headers, GT-40 aluminum heads, MSD solid-state ignition, Powermaster 150-amp alternator and Hi-Torque starter; March pulleys & brackets. braided SS hoses with AN (aerospace standards) fittings, power steering via a Mercedes ‘A-Class’ electric power steering pump.

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—Gear Train—

  • QuickTime safety-steel bellhousing
  • McLeod hi-po clutch assembly and hydraulic throwout bearing
  • six-speed Tremec T-56 gearbox
  • BMW E-36 independent rear suspension [see illustration and details down below]

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The silveresque spectre
in other drivers’ rearview mirrors

head-on frontal shot of silver 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR0907, for sale by owner

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 —In this Gran Turismo cockpit—

Alt Text: cockpit shot of silver 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR0907, for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

The cockpit in this iconic road reptile is outfitted with:

  • fine black leather upholstery 
  • AutoMeter vintage-style blackfaced gauges 
  • upgraded and Legend-correct Moto-Lita hardwood-rimmed steering wheel is now installed (see photo below)  that sports Carroll Shelby’s etched autograph on the RHS aluminum spoke 
  • heater installed—not plumbed 
  • rich black wool carpeting edged with black piping 
  • 4-point racing harnesses for both driver & passenger 
  • heater
  • adjustable seat slider for driver 
  • windwings and sun visors 
  • driver-side SS (stainless steel) chassis-mounted rollbar 

The Backdraft Racing cockpit is a bit more spacious than most other Cobras, enhancing your driving and touring comfort. Taller drivers can easily slip behind the wheel of a Backdraft Cobra, with more legroom and knee room than other Cobras offer.

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Alt Text: shot of Moto-Lita steering wheel on his silver 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR0907, for sale by owner

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Above: you’re looking at  the Legend-correct Moto-Lita wheel
now installed on the car; Carroll’s autograph is etched into the RHS spoke.

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broadside shot (driver side) of silver 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR0907, for sale by owner

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—Rolling Stock—

  1. Halibrand reproduction knockoff (replica) 17″ wheels, fitted with…
  2. Toyo radial rubber front & rear], all in very good condition

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broadside shot (driver side) of silver 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR0907, for sale by owner

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

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You’ll encounter no downside surprises with this glistening
road rocket,only breathtaking driving and touring adventures.

    $76,650 obo

Serious inquiries only, please!

Contact

Marc Linkjendal (Linken doll)

Located in Ventura, California

805-678-9000 (cell)

MarcLink@me.com