One-owner 1965 Superformance MKIII Cobra Re-Creation. Custom Lotus Chrome Orange paint w/ black stripes, black interior, 550hp / 535lb-ft Roush 427R V8, Tremec TKO600 5-speed w/ carbon synchros & shatterproof bellhousing, ceramic-coated side pipes, black quick-jacks, 16" Halibrand-style knock offs. Sold new at Park Place LTD in 2008.

Finished in special-order metallic Chrome Orange and packing a Roush-built small block under the hood, this 1965 Superformance MKIII is a unique, 427-powered Cobra re-creation. This particular Cobra was sold new here at Park Place LTD in 2008, and it has been sparingly driven since by just one owner. It is titled as a 1965 Ford Cobra.

When it comes to Shelby Cobra re-creations, it doesn't get any better than Superformance. All Superformance Cobras feature a hand-laid fiberglass body that is outfitted to re-create the iconic 427 roadsters down to the most miniscule detail. This example was custom ordered in Lotus Chrome Orange Metallic with black LeMans racing stripes, creating an exotic, yet recognizable, look. To back up the hot-looking paint, it was ordered with a high-performance 550hp Roush 427R small-block V8.

The 427R small block was professionally built by Roush before being installed in this Cobra. Performance features include a massive 4BBL Holley carburetor, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, ported aluminum Roush heads, forged pistons, H-beam rods, roller cam, hydraulic lifter, MSD ignition and Roush wiring. Ceramic coated headers & side-pipes provide a killer ground-pounding soundtrack that commands attention as much as the Chrome Orange paint. To handle the power, the engine has been fitted with a Tremec TKO600 five-speed manual transmission with carbon synchros and shatterproof bellhousing.

Other features include leather vintage-style racing bucket seats, a Shelby-style wood rim steering wheel, Smiths gauges, wide racing-style lap belts, a chrome roll hoop, wing windows, black quick jacks and a Le Mans-style quick fuel filler. This Superformance rolls on Halibrand-style 16" knock-off wheels that are wrapped in BF Goodrich Radial T/A rubber.

If you've considered a Superformance re-creation, or any Cobra re-creation for that matter, you owe it to yourself to check this one out. It's likely that building a similar specimen would end up doubling the cost of this well-kept and attention-grabbing example. Don't miss out.