1966 Shelby Cobra Replica. 5.0L V8, Five-Speed Manual

The Cobra replica has long been the most direct route to the experience Carroll Shelby’s original delivered: a light, open two-seater with a small-block V8 and very little between the driver and the road. This Factory Five example, titled as a 1966 and finished in black over black, comes from a Florida owner who has kept it garage-stored and fully serviced, and who has modernized it where it affects daily usability.

The 5.0L small-block V8 is paired with a five-speed manual. In a car this light, that combination is the point: direct throttle response, a mechanical connection to the gearbox, and a driving character that rewards an engaged hand. The seller describes it as running and driving without issue.

Mechanically, the car has been updated for easier road use. Power brakes and power steering have been added, along with a new March Performance pulley system. The suspension has been upgraded, and the car sits on new tires. These changes take some of the effort out of a traditional Cobra while leaving its character intact.

Key Features

• 5.0L small-block V8 with a five-speed manual
• Black exterior over black interior
• Power brakes and power steering
• New March pulley system and upgraded suspension
• New tires, headlights and tail lights
• Garage kept, with service up to date
• Clean Florida title in the seller’s name

The black finish is presented in great condition. A small scratch noted on the right hand side of the rear trunk lid.. New headlights and tail lights keep the front and rear looking fresh, and the low, wide stance does the rest. The cockpit is black throughout, and the seller reports no interior wear or flaws.

At roughly 50,000 miles, the car has been used rather than stored away, and it has been maintained accordingly. The seller has owned it for four years, kept it garage-stored, and reports service as current. It comes with a clean Florida title in the seller’s name, two keys, a car cover, spare engine parts and a belt.

This Cobra suits a buyer who wants the look and sound of a 1960s icon without the compromises of a decades-old original, and who values a car that is sorted, driven and ready for the next owner.