Backdraft Racing
427SC Roadster

BDR#233/Sterling Grey/black stripes
—The ‘Dark Spectre’ in Enzo’s rearview mirror—
—SOLD—

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3/4-frontal shot (driver side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR233, for sale by owner
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1965 Backdraft Racing 427SC Roadster. Sterling Grey/black stripes, BDR#233.

Titled in Arizona as a 1965 Ford 2-door. Richly-appointed… a crowd pleaser in every respect.

This pristine beauty has accumulated less than 8,466 miles (<14,000 km)

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—Powerplant—

Windsor stroker engine photo#1 (from driver side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR233, for sale by owner
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Ford 351 Windsor stroker; delivers a robust & reliable 412 horsepower/ 381ft.lbs. torque]

It’s outfitted with:

  • Edelbrock Jr. aluminum intake manifold
  • upgraded Canton ‘Road Race’ oil pan
  • ceramic-coated headers
  • Powermaster 100-amp alternator and hi-torque starter
  • braided SS hoses
  • oversized (puller-mounted) electric cooling fan

You also get the detailed build sheet, with dyno report.

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Windsor stroker engine photo#2 (elevated, from driver side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR233, for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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Gear Train

  • QuickTime safety steel bellhousing, Ram clutch assembly with billet flywheel
  • 5-speed Tremec TKO-600 gearbox
  • BMW E-36 independent rear suspension (see illustration down below)

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

broadside shot (driver side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR233, for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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Rolling stock

  • Halibrand-style 17″ chromed knockoff wheels, fitted with…
  • Nitto ‘555R Drag Radial’ rubber [315/35Rx17″ rear, 235/45ZRx1″ front]

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—In this Gran Turismo cockpit—

cockpit shot (from passenger side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR233, for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

The cockpit is outfitted with…

  • fine black leather upholstery
  • AutoMeter vintage-style blackfaced gauges
  • rich black wool carpeting edged with black piping
  • RJS 4-point racing harnesses for both driver & passenger
  • slide-adjustable seat slider for driver’s seat
  • 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 its additional legroom and kneeroom.

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 dashboard shot of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR233, for sale by owner
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3/4-frontal shot (driver side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR233, for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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—Other Particulars—

  • triple-chromed quick jacks front & rear
  • polished SS (stainless steel) gills
  • fully-carpeted trunkYou’ll also get:
  • the original Backdraft Racing Roadster User Manual
  • lead hammer
  • all service records… in fact, you get an entire dossier of pertinent documentation

I also have a 30-second video walking around the back of the car [with the engine idling] that I can send to you upon your request.

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overhead frontal shot of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR233, for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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—Where your Luggage Meets the Road—

luggage compartment shot of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Racing Cobra, BDR233, for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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—SOLD—

    $67,500 obo

Serious inquiries only, please!