Used 1966 Shelby Cobra for sale in Lithia Springs, GA

The 1966 Shelby Cobra replica is perhaps the purest expression of automotive performance ever put on the streets. But when you look at the time, money, and effort it takes to build your own, you'll realize how much you really just want a quality restored car with a deep finish and plenty of fuel-injected V8 power.

This car has a full known history that starts with a quality Shell Valley body that was delivered in 1998. While that's not too long ago, it was then given a full restoration/transformation beginning in 2013. This work also included a big investment in professional paintwork. The dark Caspian Blue has a metallic that loves to radiate the finish's depth every time the sunshine finds this roadster's body. It highlights the gentle European curves originally created by AC, and the aggressive fenders that Carroll Shelby needed to harness all that added power. Just as important, it also gets the details right. The dual white stripes are an iconic touch, and the flip-up gap cap and hood scoop are great reminders of this car's track ability. But there's something slightly different about this one. it feels like there is a bit more of a sinister touch. That's thanks to traditionally bright elements being rendered in black. It gives a little more attitude in places like the quick jack bumpers and wicked rumbling side pipes.

The interior gets the classic sports car attitude right with wrap-around bucket seats and vintage-style racing lap belts. It's a deep/dark look that also shows its quality with well-done materials, including plush look carpeting and a leather dash. This one is built to keep the driver comfortable with the grippy sports steering wheel, Hurst shifter, and a full set of crisp/clean AutoMeter gauges. The driver's seat is even specifically set up to get added legroom for taller drivers.

Under the hood is a terrific powerhouse. Ford's fuel-injected 5.0 cubic-inch V8 is already a legend on the streets, and this one is supported by the right pieces, like a K&N high-flow air intake, Optima red top battery, and MSD distributor. Plus this FI machine inhales deeply with an Edelbrock upper intake, and it exhales with added power and authority as custom heat-wrapped headers feed those awesome side pipes. This V8 does a great job of moving the lightweight fiberglass body, and you can stay in the powerband with ease thanks to the five-speed manual transmission with McLeod clutch. Of course, power is nothing without control. That's why this Cobra comes with a tubular A-arm front end, four-wheel adjustable coilovers, and four-wheel disc brakes.

The sale comes complete with build receipts, maintenance records, title documentation, service manuals, and restoration photos. A Cobra is a dream for a lot of us, so hurry up before one of the most affordable and complete stunners gets snatched up by someone else. Call today!