427 powered Backdraft Cobra in Lakeway, TX
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Gear

  • Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3
  • 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019
  • 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020

Auction

Sold for $80,500

Gray 1965 Backdraft Cobra

I finally get to meet my hero. I've wanted a Backdraft for as long as I've been shooting cars, and what a specimen!

Since I’m a car nut, it’s easy to dream about what I’d have in my collection with limitless funds. It’s harder to filter that collection down to one car I may actually be able to own. Without ever driving one, I’ve always assumed that car to be a Backdraft Cobra.

For those that don’t know, Backdraft Cobra’s are built in South Africa and use a custom built chassis with E36 suspension components mated to a Ford based drivetrain. Engine options are usually a 427 or Mustang Coyote.

This example was a beautiful flat gray with black stripes and teal accents. It also had the “B” option which adds black accent trim and is my favorite look for a Backdraft. For an engine the owner opted for an Iconic built, Ford Racing 427, absolutely brutal and awesome. It’s very close to the exact spec I would use for my own build.

427 Ford Racing engine in a Backdraft Cobra
427 powered Backdraft Cobra in Lakeway, TX
427 powered Backdraft Cobra in Lakeway, TX
427 Cobra replica in Lakeway, TX
427 powered Backdraft Cobra in Lakeway, TX
Backdraft Cobra powered by an Iconic 427
Flat Grey Backdraft Cobra with blue stripes
Backdraft Cobra powered by an Iconic 427
427 powered Backdraft Cobra in Lakeway, TX
Backdraft Cobra speedometer
Backdraft Cobra tachometer with 7,000RPM redline
Carbon fiber shifter on a Backdraft Cobra
Caution, hot exhaust warning on a Backdraft Cobra
4 point racing harness on a Backdraft Cobra
Cobra replica steering wheel behind the rollbar
Top down view of a Backdraft Cobra interior
A cream and gold modfied 911 interior at Callas Rennsport.

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