1964 Shelby Cobra

Offered for sale is an early 70’s Arntz Cobra. In 1995 after years of searching for an Arntz Cobra the last owner stumbled upon the unfinished body and frame of Arntz Cobra under a cover in the corner of an airplane hanger. He recognized the silhouette of the body immediately and upon closer inspection recognized the distinctive Arntz chassis. The owner began the build in the late 90’s and finished the project almost 10 years later. 

Components include:

Ford 351 Windsor stroked to 416 cu.in. that was completely rebuilt and balanced with a new crank, rods, pistons, rings, roller camshaft, roller rockers, reciprocating assembly balanced heavy duty oil pump, Edelbrock cylinder head, Edelbrock intake manifold, and Summit 650 carburetor.

15x10F/15x12R Halibrand type knock off wheels. 

Tremec TKO 5 speed manual transmission

Wilwood brakes front and rear with Wilwood clutch master cylinder

Front end center section from modified MGB with Koni adjustable shock and 500 pound springs Rear end from Jaguar XKE with 4 Koni adjustable shocks

Handmade headers ceramic coated 

Side pipes stainless steel

Fuel safe 23 gallon fuel cell

Aluminum dashboard with gauges and glove box signed on inside personally by Carol Shelby

Insulation between driver side headers and foot box

Wilton wool carpets

4 core radiator

Aluminum oil cooler

APR grade 8 stainless bolts used throughout the vehicle during the build

4 Brand new tires installed just before being offered for sale 

A local Cobra expert at Vintage Performance completed the build and has serviced the vehicle ever since.  It was inspected and serviced in preparation for sale. We have all of the receipts kept since the project started. 

The Arntz Cobra is considered one of the highest quality reproductions, built by engineers who worked with Carroll Shelby on race cars. The Arntz Cobra is known for having a stronger frame than any other Cobra, capable of withstanding very high torque outputs. Arntz Cobra’s are very rare, production numbers are estimated to be under 100 units. Examples like this don’t come up very often.

This vehicle is registered as a 1964. It is smog exempt and currently registered in CA with a clean California title.