For Sale: 1965 AC Cobra

This 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC is one of approximately 600 examples built during a three-year production run, and was delivered new to dealer Romeo Pedini of Perugia, Italy in November 1967. The car was imported to the US in 1972, where it remained with a single owner in Massachusetts from 1974 until being acquired by its current owner in 2018. The body is finished in gold over beige leather, and power is from a numbers-matching 4.0-liter Colombo V12 with triple Weber carburetors. Additional equipment includes a rear-mounted five-speed manual transaxle, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, 14” alloy knock-off wheels, power windows, and an eight-track stereo. This 330 GTC is offered on consignment by a Connecticut dealer who is being represented by the seller, and comes with a Marcel Massini report, recent service records, and a clean California title.
The 330 GTC was unveiled at the 1966 Geneva International Motor Show featuring Pininfarina-designed bodywork over a chassis shared with the contemporary 275 GTB. Front-end styling was similar to that of the 500 Superfast and included louvered fender vents, split bumpers, and recessed headlights, while the rear end shared the rounded profile of the 275 GTS.

According to the Massini report, this example was originally finished in Grigio Fumo but was repainted in its current gold after importation to the US in the early 1970s. The seller notes evidence of additional body and paintwork on various panels, and close-up photos of the finish are provided in the gallery below.
Campagnolo magnesium alloy wheels are secured by three-eared chrome knock-offs, and were refurbished in January 2021 before being mounted with 205VR14 Michelin XWX tires. A matching spare with older Firestone rubber is housed in the trunk. Power-assisted disc brakes feature four-piston calipers all around. A brake fluid flush was performed in late 2020, while the handbrake received new pads and adjustment in April 2021.
Beige Connolly leather on the seats and side panels was re-dyed in February 2021, while blue carpeting covers the floors and rear parcel shelf. Additional interior details include wood dash trim, a fluted headliner, a gated shifter, blue three-point seatbelts, and leather luggage straps. The window and windshield wiper motors were rebuilt in 2021, at which time the heater valve and controls were also repaired and the fuel door cable replaced.
A wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel frames Veglia Borletti instrumentation including a 300-km/h speedometer, a tachometer with a 7k-rpm redline, and gauges monitoring oil temperature, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 52k kilometers (~32k miles), with total mileage unknown. The center dash houses a fuel gauge, clock, and ammeter above an AM/FM/eight-track stereo.
The Numbers-Matching 4.0-liter Tipo 209 V12 incorporates single overhead camshafts, triple twin-choke Weber carburetors, twin Marrelli distributors, and dual oil coolers. Output was factory rated at 300 horsepower at 7,000 rpm. Service in November 2020 included fluid changes, carburetor adjustments, replacement of the spark plugs, and an electric fuel pump repair. The negative battery cable, right valve cover gasket, and front cover seal were changed in March 2021, a

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a torque tube and a rear-mounted five-speed manual transaxle. A new steering center link and tie rod ends were installed in 2020, after which an alignment was performed. Four-wheel independent suspension comprises double wishbones, coil springs, and rebuilt Koni shock absorbers fitted in 2021. A summary of service carried out in preparation for the sale is included in the gallery below, as are invoices for the work. A film showcasing footage of the car can be viewed in the video gallery below, as can a video discussing the car’s history and features with a ride along and additional work in 2021 including flushing, repairing, and pressure-testing the radiator.

This beautiful, meticulous frame off restoration runs great and is in excellent condition (garaged). Has been used only to transport guests around the luxury resort – Amangiri. A collector’s dream. Complete with restoration records.

1940 Packard One-Eighty Formal Sedan – Model 1807

Offered here is a beautifully restored straight Super-8 Formal Sedan in excellent overall condition. Finished in the handsome color combination of black with gray cloth interior with a divider window, this Formal Sedan speaks with both elegance and purpose.

The past owner reported spending in excess of $60,000 to ensure this car’s overall cosmetic and mechanical excellence. Most recently the 356 cubic inch Super 8 engine was treated to a complete rebuild which included new piston bearings, filters, valve guides and seats, rebuilt carburetor, brakes, and new wide whitewall tires to name a few. Notably, the car has an operative overdrive transmission, which was also fully rebuilt making it an exceptional ride at highway speeds and having a jump seat, transports 5-6 passengers. Vehicle length is 217”, including trunk rack.

This vintage automobile was invited to be entered in the 2015 Winter Park, Florida prestigious “Concours d’Elegance” and achieved winning the Bronze Medal in the Packard category.

Call Sully at 727-286-7899 for further information

Porsche Certificate of Authenticity: Matching VIN number: 162032, matching engine number: 733135, matching transmission number: 86310, matching exterior paint color/code: Signal Red/6407, matching interior material color/type:  Black/Leather.

Late Euro Reutter cabriolet (delivery date  05/17/1965), only a little  more than 100 built after this car. Odometer 43,700 miles, three owner car, present owner since 1984.

Painted date stamped rims (5*1/65) with new tires and polished hub caps. Original Blaupunkt radio, model Bremen series 5 (restored by W.Wilkins), original speakers and correct antenna. Original tool bag with some tools and restored jack.

Mostly original re-chromed parts except for front blinkers, original units included but need re-chroming, but this might obliterate lettering – new owner can decide what to do.

Just completed restauration including: fresh paint and new rubber parts, new rear plastic window and aluminium strip on canvas top,  new German carpet interior and headliner,  reupholstered leather seats with re-chromed seat supports, tachometer and dual gauge instruments cleaned and re-calibrated with new temperature sender (North Hollywood Speedometer and Clock Co.), blinker unit re-built and handle re-chromed (Doug Feistamel), rebuilt generator and starter with new bushing and starter relay, new bearings on virgin crank, new valves and aluminium oil cooler, new Big Bore pistons and cylinders, Solex split shaft carburetors installed by original owner with hot cam, carburetors restored by 356Carburetor Rescue, complete European heater system with blowing tubes and new muffler (Dansk), rebuilt original cast iron distributor, new Koni shock absorbers and rebuilt fuel pump.

The following modifications made for safety and driving ability: Three point roller safety belt, head rests, leather covered, new dual chamber brake cylinder with dual fuel reservoir and rebuilt wheel cylinders, hidden fuel super filter and electric pump under passenger floor board for priming carburetors transparent with no power, aftermarket fan blowing air on driver side windshield, electric windshield washer pump, original manual pump also working.,Optima battery.

Bondo repair on passenger side rear fender.

Car presently at Rolling Art Motorsports, Scottsdale AZ

Tons of restauration bills for the last 35 years.

Car starts, runs and shifts very well.

Ford Manufactured Cobra 4 Valve Engine with Fuel Injection and Factory Wiring with Diagnostics Capabilities

The owner was looking to build a Shelby Cobra that the engine and drive train would have easy operation starting and running characteristic, and the high amount of horse power that can be associated with a newer style fuel injected 4 valve engine. It would be very driver friendly, and have good low end torque, easy drive-ability, reliable, and could be easily diagnosed should any problems occur.

Factory Five Mark IV purchased new. Engine and transmission carefully selected from a local well know supplier.

After the complete build the vehicle was properly inspected, and issued a V.I.N number by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and it is titled 2014.

Features-

* New Build 2013-2014. Owner has performed other Shelby Cobra builds and has hand on performed many frame off restorations along with assistance from selected suppliers and contractors over the last 50 years.

* Factory Five Mark IV Plus Upgrades

* 4.6 Cobra V-8 4 Value Fuel Injected- Approx. 96-98

* Tremec 5 Speed Transmission

* 4 Halibrand Replica Wheels

* Powder Coated Chassis

* Aluminum Radiator

* Electric Fans

* Rack and Pinion Steering

* Leather Seating

* Wilwood Brakes

* Ron Francis Wiring

* 3 Link Rear Suspension

* Simpson Restraint System

* Stainless Brake Lines

* Quick Fill Gas Cap

* Roll Bar

* Headers and Side Exhausts

* Titled as 2014 Assembled Vehicle MK4 Roadster

* Factory Engine and Transmission were at 50K Miles Upon Purchase(Approx. 96-98 Build Date)

* Approx 3.73 Rear End Ratio with Posi

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Mechanical-

* Fuel gauge works but not accurate- Needs re-calibrated

* Taillights work

* Headlamps work

* Turn signals work front and rear, left and right

* Brake lights work

* Horn works

* Green dash indicator for turn signals work both sides

* Toggle switch that puts headlamps on high beam, the blue lights on the dash works

* Interior lights work

* On a cold start up with 1000 rpm’s the oil pressure was around 95 lbs and voltage is at 14 ½

* Doors shut nice and smooth and latch well

* Belts hook up properly

* Emergency brake works and holds well

* Electric fans operate

* There is a key for the ignition and a key that locks and works properly on both hood locks and trunk lock.

Test Drive-

Chad drove the vehicle for several miles around a park setting and on a 2 lane road. The car steers easily and smoothly, and is nice and quick at responding well. The engine fires up immediately and runs up around 1000 and when warms up goes down to a normal idle, and certainly has all the nice running benefits of a modern fuel injected engine. The car accelerates and decelerates very smoothly. The clutch operation seems to work smoothly, and the brakes stop easily, and upon braking there is no pulling to the left or right, and without any pulsation. Easily shifts in and out of all 5 gears, and in reverse. The car drives very smoothly and has a good solid feel.

340 v8. No rust! Approx. 300hp. 3-speed auto Torqueflite transmission. 8 3/4 rear end with new 3.23 gears. 26″ 3-core radiator. Never overheats. Power steering. AC is very cold! Front disc brakes w/4-piston calipers. Mopar 14″ rally wheels with BF Goodrich radials. New motor mounts. New Holley carb. New master cylinder. New fuel pump. New flex fan. New plugs and wires. Rear Gabriel air shocks. Sony sound system. All new fluids and recently inspected by a mechanic top to bottom. Beautiful paint. Have a compete history of the vehicle in a detailed folder. Everything works! It is my dad’s car. Had it about a year. Only took it to car shows and drove it on the weekends. He is currently making payments so title is not in hand.