1965 Shelby Cobra Backdraft RT4 Test Drive & Inspection | Vanguard Motor Sales #1057

1965 Shelby Cobra Backdraft RT4 Overview

• 🚗 This video features a 1965 Shelby Cobra Backdraft RT4 presented in a striking red and black color scheme.
• 🛣️ The car has just over 2500 miles and is described as gorgeous, capable of drawing attention wherever it goes.
• 🛠️ While the factory handles suspension, wiring, and plumbing, the motor and transmission are installed after delivery.

Performance and Driving Experience

• 💨 Under the hood is a 427 stroker motor, noted for its significant horsepower, which Carroll Shelby would have appreciated.
• 🏁 The car is equipped with a four-point harness for safety, emphasizing its powerful acceleration.
• 🔊 The side pipes can be quiet at low RPMs but produce a significant roar when revved.
• 🕹️ The driving experience is described as smooth, with all gauges functioning correctly and the car tracking straight without hands on the wheel.

Interior and Exterior Features

• 🛋️ The interior boasts gorgeous gauges, carpeting, upholstered dash, and a drop foot box for added legroom.
• 🔧 Features include quick jacks (though not recommended for modern use), a car cover, a lead hammer for knock-offs, and the signature Cobra fuel fill.
• 🏎️ The car is noted to have raced against Corvettes in its era and is built for performance.

Vanguard Motor Sales Operations

• 🏢 Vanguard Motor Sales owns all its inventory and does not handle consignments.
• 🔍 They meticulously inspect cars, traveling extensively to find quality vehicles, checking them thoroughly inside and out.
• 🔧 Mechanics fully inspect all cars before they are delivered to customers.

Underside and Mechanical Details

• 🧼 The underside of the car is exceptionally clean, featuring a Ford rear end with a 355 gear and independent rear suspension.
• ⚙️ The RT4 model specifically features a lower control arm, distinguishing it from RT3 models with BMW suspension in the rear.
• ⚙️ It is equipped with a Trimic five-speed transmission, hydraulic clutch, and an explosion-proof bell housing.
• 🔩 The front suspension uses BMW components with manual rack and pinion steering, and the car has disc brakes on all four corners.
• 🌟 The GT40 style wheels have true knock-offs, with specific instructions on how to remove them.

Engine Specifications

• 🚀 The 427 stroker engine is built from 351 Windsor blocks with a stroker crank.
• 🔧 Engine components include a Holley carburetor (dual feed, electric choke, vacuum secondaries), Cobra valve covers, and a polished aluminum intake and water pump.
• 💡 The car features power brakes and manual steering, which is common and appreciated in Cobras.
• 📞 Contact Vanguard Motor Sales at 248-974-9513 for inquiries.