The exterior is in good condition. I did find some locations where the paint has been chipped and repaired. In addition there are some locations where there are cracks in the paint and some areas where you can see particles in the paint. The trunk lid isn’t aligned perfectly but does close and latch. Overall the exterior looks great.
The interior is also in good condition with normal signs of wear, especially with the seats. Everything is kept simple and I didn’t find any major issues that are worth mentioning. All gauges work correctly, no tears in the seats and overall it’s clean.
The engine bay and undercarriage is clean without any signs of major leaks, some areas around the engine with some seepage. There are a few areas that show surface rust but nothing that isn’t consistent with the age. Fluid levels and condition are good with the exception of the engine coolant which is low.
I found no issues on the test drive. The engine had plenty of power and there were no misfires or excessive smoking. The transmission shifted as designed with no harsh engagement or slipping. The steering was responsive and the suspension was firm and the vehicle handled well. There were no abnormal vibrations or odd noises. The brakes were firm with no pulsation felt. See below and pictures for more info.
Year | 1965 |
Make | Shelby |
Model | Cobra |
Mileage | 4662 |
Transmission | Manual |
VIN Number | 4276014 |
Stock Number | 1271-NSH |
Interior | Vinyl |
Interior Color | Black |
Body Color | Red |
Engine | 8 Cylinder |
Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Body Alignment | |
The trunk lid is slightly misaligned. | |
Scratches | |
There are some light surface scratches present with a few that have been touched-up. | |
Dings | |
Dents | |
Paint Condition | |
There are a few paint chips that have been touched-up. | |
Rust | |
The underside shows areas of minor surface rust. See pictures. | |
Exterior Lights | |
Bumpers | |
Frame Damage | |
Glass | |
Hood | |
Doors | |
Floors | |
Rockers | |
Quarter Panels | |
Chrome | |
The fuel cap shows some aging in the chrome. |
Steering Wheel | |
Horn | |
Seat Condition | |
The seats show some light signs of use and aging in the material. | |
Seat Belts | |
Inner Door Panels | |
Dash | |
Sun Visors | |
Dash Lights | |
Dash Gauges | |
Carpet | |
Floor Mats | |
Cigarette Use | |
Unusual Odors | |
Cup Holders | |
Interior Trim | |
Inner Trunk |
Air Filter | |
Battery Condition | |
Charging System | |
Cooling Fan Condition | |
Radiator Cap Sealing Properly | |
Hoses | |
Radiator | |
Engine Coolant | |
The engine coolant level is low, with no obvious external coolant leaks the system should be topped off and pressure tested for internal or external leaks. | |
Coolant Leaks | |
Belts | |
Engine Oil | |
Engine Fluid Leaks | |
The engine is seeping some oil from the underside. There were no drips at time of inspection. This area should be cleaned off and rechecked to verify source of leak or leaks. | |
Transmission Leaks | |
Brake System | |
Brake Fluid Leaks | |
Differential leaks | |
Muffler System | |
CV Joints and Axles | |
Shocks and bushings | |
Ball Joints and Tie Rods | |
Modifications |
Road Test | Yes |
Engine Performance | |
Transmission performance | |
Clutch Performance | |
Differential Performance | |
Wheel Bearing Performance | |
Braking Performance | |
Suspension Performance | |
Steering Performance | |
Engine Starting |
Driver Front | Grand Prix | Grand Prix | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | Grand Prix | Grand Prix | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | 235/60r15 | 235/60r15 | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | 255/60r15 | 255/60r15 | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | 9/32 | 9/32 | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | 9/32 | 9/32 | Passenger Rear |
Spare tire | No |
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10/32 or more
Tires have plenty of tread!
(standard)
8/32 or more
Tires have plenty of tread!
(low profile)
5/32 to 7/32
Tires will need replacement soon!
4/32 or less
Tires need replacement!