1965 Shelby Cobra 438 Backdraft Racing 640hp "Copperhead" 1 of 1 Bespoke Build

1965 Shelby Cobra Copperhead Description

1965 BACKDRAFT RACING COBRA “COPPERHEAD”2615 Miles. Original build cost of $106,000. Offered at NO RESERVE starting at $74,900 or BUY IT NOW at $89,000
This is COPPERHEAD. This is no ordinary Cobra. Built by Vintage Motorsports in North Haven Connecticut; COPPERHEAD is an example of one of the few "named" cars built by VMS. COPPERHEAD was built by VMS to display their capabilities and push the Backdraft Racing RT3 to new levels of styling and performance. In this build process VMS stripped the car down completely and re-built it from the frame and body out. Nearly every component from the factory is upgraded or modified for improvement. COPPERHEAD has been treated to this process and the list of enhancements will show this.
The Backdraft RT3 Roadster is not a kit, it is a hand crafted replica of the infamous British roadster with an American V8 that captured every car lover's heart in 1965. It combines the historic looks of the original with the modern performance underpinnings of a BMW. The result is a stunning recreation that maintains legendary visuals while offering industry leading comfort and safety. Through continuous improvement and refinement the Backdraft Roadster has reached the top of its class for price versus performance and features.Copperhead has been enhanced even further by having been torn down and rebuilt from the ground up by the team at Vintage Motorsports in North Haven Connecticut. The result is a bespoke collector Cobra that invokes power, passion, and performance.
Copperhead Full Specs…Engine.438Rv2 CRATE ENGINE - BUILT BY SPEED LOGICS IN WATERTOWN CONNECTICUT640 horsepower and 600 ft lbs of torque• 438 Widowmaker Engine Model• Displacement 438 cu. in.• 4.125 bore x 4.100-in stroke• 11:1 Compression• DART SHP 4 bolt main block• Forged steel crankshaft• Forged steel H-beam connecting rods• Forged pistons• AFR 220cc aluminum cylinder heads• Edelbrock Super Victor Port Matched intake manifold• Large sump oil pan with 8qt capacity• Hydraulic roller camshaft• Quick Fuel 850cfm carburetor• Dynomometer tested• VMS Oil Cooler System with Thermostat, Remote Filter Mount and Fabricated Shroud• VMS Stage 3 Triple Tank System• VMS Oil Catch System• VMS Engine Bay Air Pan• VMS Solid Motor Mounts• Aluminum Radiator and Shroud Upgrade• Aluminum Fuel Tank• Custom Headers with 1.875” Primary Tubes• Flowmaster Sidepipes Set• Straight Through Sidepipes Set• Ceramic Coated Headers• Ceramic Coated Custom Sidepipes and Hardware• Black Out Engine• Powder Coat Valve Covers• VMS Turkey Pan in Black• Hose Candy Stage 3 includes Ignintion Wires
Trans.TREMEC T-56 MAGNUM TRANSMISSION - TUET11010• First Gear: 2.66• Second Gear: 1.78• Third Gear: 1.30• Fourth Gear: 1.00• Fifth Gear: .80• Sixth Gear: .63• Final Drive Ratio: 3.73CLUTCH• McLeod RST Twin Disc• Quick Time Steel Bell-housing
Chassis.• Epoxy Coated 2"x4" Rectangular Tube Steel Frame• 92" Wheel Base• Rack and Pinion Steering• Independent Rear Suspension• Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars• 4-Wheel Power Assist Disc Brakes upgraded with Wilwood Big Brake Package14” Front Rotors Drilled and Slotted6 Piston front Calipers in Black4 Piston rear Calipers in Black• VMS 335 Rear Tire / Wheel Modification• Diffsonline 3.73 LSD Upgrade• VMS Stage 3 Adjustable Coil Over Suspension Includes:Eibach Springs, Billet Perches, KYB Shocks, Greasable Front Sway Bar Mounts, Differential Cage Reenforcement, Rear Sub-Frame Reinforcement, AKG Motorsport 75D on All Rear Suspension Bushings, Monoball RTAB, and Boxed Rear Lower Control Arms• VMS Mid-Mount Crossmember• 15" x 8" and 18" x 9" Knock Off Front Wheels• 15" x 10" and 18" x 11" Knock Off Rear Wheels
Interior.• Renown Monaco Dark Perforated Steering Wheel• VMS Aviator Dash Package includes:Carbon Fiber Dash, Autocross Gauges, Bomber Bezels, VMS Switch Panel, and LED Indicator Lights• Blackbird Cam Lock Seat Belts• VMS Underseat Fire Extinguisher Mount with Wrinkle Black Safecraft Fire Extinguisher• Premium Bound Carpet• Front Floor Mats• Door Map Pockets with Pull Straps• Full Electronic Gauge Set• Push Button Start• Fully Carpeted Trunk• Dual Sun Visors• Dual Wind Wings
Exterior.• Quality Base Coat / Clear Coat Paint• Double Skinned Body Panels• Rolled Body Edges• Fender Stripes• Black Out Trim• Black Out Wheels• Reflective Wheel Strobe Stripes• Nano Pearl Ceramic Paint Sealant• Rear 3M Paint Protection• Door Top 3M Paint Protection• Raydyot Mirror• LED Projector Headlights with DRL and Halo• Hugger Bead Headlight Seals• Projector Turn Signal LEDs
Misc.• Rear View Mirror• Battery Cut Off Switch• 4 Way Hazard Lights• Dual Speed Windshield Wipers• 18 Gallon Fuel Tank
Maint.• 100 Mile Service• 500 Mile Service completed 600 miles• Additional 500 Mile Service completed at 1200 Miles•Additional 500 Mile Service completed at 2500 Miles
Finance.• Financing available through Lightstream
2615 Miles. Original build cost of $106,000. Offered at NO RESERVE starting at $74,900 or BUY IT NOW at $89,000