1965 Backdraft Racing
RT3 427 Cobra, BDR1013
Black Magic Pearl finish/Steel Grey stripes

—SOLD—

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1965 Backdraft Racing RT3 427 Roadster, BDR#1013. Built by (acclaimed) Vintage Motorsports in North Haven, Connecticut. Richly-appointed… Black Magic Pearl/Steel Grey LeMans stripes. That black pearl finish is crowd-dazzling, almost iridescent.

This pristine, Old Black Magic beauty has accumulated only 15,700 miles [<25,500km].

Titled in Colorado as a 2011 Roadster.

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—Beneath that Black Magic bonnet—
427cid Dart Sportsman stroker Windsor

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The engine compartment componentry includes:

  • Vintage Motorsports 427X [427cid Dart Sportsman stroker Windsor—delivers a robust & reliable 495 hp/500 ft./lbs. torque]
  • Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold
  • Quickfuel HR-750 carburetor
  • Edelbrock Victor Jr. aluminum cylinder heads
  • high-lift custom Comp Cams camshaft
  • Moroso oil pan
  • ceramic-coated headers
  • Powermaster 100-amp alternator
  • hi-torque starter
  • polished front pulleys & brackets
  • Ford Racing “wrinkle black” valve covers
  • K&N black air cleaner (you also get the original 427 Cobra valve covers and chromed air cleaner top)
  • upgraded aluminum radiator and fan shroud

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—Gear Train—

  • 5-speed Tremec TKO-500 transmission
  • QuickTime safety steel bellhousing
  • billet flywheel
  • Centerforce clutch assembly with
  • limited slip differential with 3.64:1 final ratio housed in…
  • BMW E-36 independent rear suspension. See illustration down below.

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—In this Gran Turismo cockpit—

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In Backdraft’s occupant-friendly/gran turismo cockpit:

  • Mota-Lita hardwood rim steering wheel
  • fine black leather upholstery
  • AutoMeter vintage-style blackfaced gauges
  • rich black wool carpeting edged with black piping
  • 4-point racing harnesses for both driver & passenger
  • adjustable seat slider for driver’s seat, Windwings and sun visors
  • and driver-side SS (stainless steel) chassis-mounted rollbar

Cockpit upgrades include: Raydyot driver mirror, VMS Racing billet engine start button, VMS billet shift bezel (you also get the new VMS leather shift boot), Hurst short shifter handle, driver & passenger seat heaters, and Out of Sight Audio Bluetooth stereo with 4 x Rockford Fosgate speakers.

The Backdraft Racing cockpit is a bit more spacious than most other Cobras, thus enhancing your driving and touring comfort. Taller drivers can easily slip behind the wheel of a Backdraft Roadster, given its additional legroom and kneeroom.

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cockpit shot (from passenger side) of Black Magic Pearl/Steel Grey LeMans stripes Backdraft Racing 427SC Cobra for sale by owner, BDR1013
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—Rolling Stock—

  • Halibrand-style 17″ chromed knockoff wheels, fitted with…

  • Goodyear Eagle F1 rubber [315/35Rx17″ rear, 255/40Rx17″ front] in good condition

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

   Pawing at the Pavement…

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—Other Particulars—

  • triple-chromed quick jacks front & rear
  • polished SS (stainless steel) gills
  • fully-carpeted trunk
  • chromed leg-protecting heat shield on each sidepipe
  • 3M rear fender paint protection

You’ll also get the original Backdraft Racing Roadster User Manual, and all recent service records.

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

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

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—SOLD—

    $65,000 obo

Serious inquiries only, please!