In the pantheon of great American sports cars, even we at GM Authority have to give it up for the Shelby Cobra. Don’t get it twisted – provided the option, we’d still give the nod to the 1963 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport, or even the Bill Thomas Cheetah GT Coupe, but even so, the Cobra is worthy of respect. Now, we’re checking out this replica model with a Chevy V8 under the hood, which is currently up for grabs in a new online auction.
Recently posted to Cars And Bids, the details on this Shelby Cobra replica are a bit scarce, but interesting nonetheless. The replica was apparently built in 2004 by a company named Hunter and includes a “Chevrolet-sourced” 6.6L V8 engine that was installed about two years ago. However, the listing is a bit vague on which Chevy 6.6L engine is used, and no output figures are specified, but the seller indicates that similar 400 cubic-inch long-block packages produce about 350 horspower and 450 pound-feet of torque.
In this particular model, power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. Other highlights include a set of 15-inch Centerline wheels, while the fiberglass exterior is finished in Maroon paint. Inside, there are five-point safety harnesses, and drivers will enjoy working the B&M Pro ratchet shifter when selecting Drive. There’s also a wood-rimmed steering wheel, while the center console has a fire extinguisher mounting bracket in case something flammable hits the massive side pipes.
Check out the Chevy-powered Shelby in the video below:
The auction is scheduled to end on August 16th, 2024. The current highest bid as of this writing is set at $5,700, with 11 bids placed thus far. The car is listed with a relatively low mileage of just 7,200 miles, and the vehicle is located in Frisco, Texas.
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Inappropriate and backwards cobra badges say it all… no thanks.
AND….wheels completely suck.
You can do an LS based cobra at Factory Five as an option and would be my choice.
Why should a GM based option be considered?? Because the AC was a British based success, not ford, BUT thanks to Carol Shelby who started with a 289. These being replicas or simply kit cars, allow for enthusiast “”interpretation” of the original as the original design is all AC, again, not ford. Hmmm… I’m thinking a 427 LS would be nice with a badge that doesn’t say ford but still 427? Just read an article about a 427 Roush aluminum Windsor motor but it would never compare to a an LS/LT based 427, IMHO.
Isn’t that a gen 1 SBC ? GM Authority lol .
I would have to agree with you. Looking at the engine pic more closely, it has a distributor, no EFI, and valve covers are SBC. I think the 6.6L thing gave them the slip as many forget the Gen 1 SBC 400’s are 6.6L.
Good catch.
Hardly anything more fun than an SBC 350 hp, 3-speed auto “Cobra”. So many other good options out there for a drivetrain. Oh, yeah, you’re right, the wheels are a bad choice as well.