This Factory Five Racing Mk3 Roadster is a Cobra replica was purchased as a kit in 2008, and it was subsequently completed in 2010.
The car is finished in metallic gray with silver stripes and is powered by a 351ci V8 mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
The 351ci Ford V8 have been balanced and blueprinted, and it is fitted with the following components: Federal Mogul 9.7:1 compression pistons, SpeedPro piston rings, Nodular iron crankshaft, Hydraulic roller lifter camshaft, Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum cylinder heads, Heavy-duty valve springs and pushrods, Polished stainless-steel valves, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold, Holley four-barrel carburetor, Finned aluminum valve covers, Stainless-steel exhaust headers.
A PerTronix electronic ignition system has been fitted, along with a Holley electric fuel pump, and a Melling oil pump.
Included documents also note a replacement alternator, water pump, thermostat, and fuel lines, and an oil change was recently performed.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec TKO five-speed manual transmission and a Positraction rear end with 3.55:1 gearing.
The Mk3’s fiberglass bodywork is mounted over a black powder-coated box frame, and this example is finished in metallic gray and accented with silver center stripes and “427” fender badges.
Features include a Talbot-style side mirror, wind wings, ceramic-coated side-exit exhaust pipes, a chrome roll hoop, and a vintage-style fuel-filler cap.
Halibrand-style 17” wheels with knock-off-look covers are mounted with Sumitomo HTR tires measuring 245/45 up front and 315/35 out back.
Braking is managed by four-wheel discs with Wilwood calipers, and the height-adjustable coilover suspension features Koni shock absorbers.
Twin fixed-back bucket seats are trimmed in black upholstery and fitted with Simpson four-point harnesses.
Black carpeting lines the floors, and additional features include a dashboard-mounted mirror, center console cup holders, an aluminum shift-knob, and an access door to the trunk in between the seats.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a reverse-sweep 180-mph speedometer and an 8k-rpm tachometer, and an ammeter, a clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level are centrally housed in the dashboard.
Under 6k miles are shown on the digital odometer.
