1965 Backdraft Cobra 427 Stroker Test Drive & Walkaround | Vanguard Motor Sales #1039

1965 Backdraft Cobra Overview

• 🚗 This is a beautiful Backdraft Cobra with a 427 stroker engine, showing just under 1,700 miles.
• 🎨 The car features a stunning maroon paint with metallic stripes that shimmer, described as one of the owner's favorite colors.
• 🛠️ Backdraft Cobras are factory-built, with all wiring, plumbing, suspension, bodywork, paint, and interior completed, leaving the engine and transmission for the buyer to select.

Interior and Features

• 🌈 The interior boasts a complementary color to the exterior, featuring four-point harnesses and a five-speed shifter.
• 🔋 A convenient battery shut-off is located in the center console, with a removable key and flag for security.
• 📦 The trunk offers enough space for essentials like a battery charger, lawn chairs, and a cooler, suitable for car shows.

Driving Experience

• 🎶 The 427 stroker engine sounds amazing, and the transmission and accelerator feel responsive.
• 📏 The driver, approximately 5'11", has ample room in the drop foot box with the seat fully back, noting the pedals require a slight tippy-toe reach.
• 🏆 Described as a favorite for car shows, the Cobra offers a super fast go-kart like driving experience and attracts significant attention.

Under the Hood and Chassis

• ⚙️ The 427 stroker is built from a 351 block with a stroker crank, featuring a Holly four-barrel carburetor with vacuum secondaries and dual feed.
• ⚡ It includes an MSD distributor and coil, polished components, power brakes, and manual rack and pinion steering.
• 💨 A large electric fan keeps the radiator cool, with polished headers and neatly organized wiring.

Undercarriage and Suspension

• ✨ The underside of the Cobra is exceptionally clean, appearing brand new.
• 🔧 This model is an RT4, identified by its rear suspension with a Ford 8.8 rear end and 3.55 gears, featuring disc brakes and fully adjustable suspension.
• 🔩 The frame is nicely painted, and the car is equipped with a TMIC transmission, explosion-proof bell housing, and a high-torque starter.
• 🏎️ Up front, it utilizes BMW suspension and manual rack and pinion steering, with tires sized 245/40/18 in the front and 295/41/18 in the rear.