393-Powered Factory Five Racing Mk2 Roadster
his Factory Five Racing Mk2 Roadster is a Cobra replica that was acquired by the seller in 2010 and subsequently refurbished. The car is powered by a 393ci stroker V8 paired with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, and it is finished in metallic gray with black stripes over black upholstery.
Additional features include 15″ Halibrand-style wheels, side-exit exhaust pipes, a driver-side roll hoop, a heater, four-point harnesses, power steering, and a Traction-Lok rear differential. This Mk2 Roadster is now offered with a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1965 AC Cobra.
The fiberglass bodywork is mounted to a tubular steel frame and was refinished in metallic gray with black stripes under current ownership. Exterior details include a hood scoop, external hood latches, quick-jack racing bumperettes, fender vents, a black driver-side roll hoop, and side-exit exhaust pipes.
Halibrand-style 15″ wheels are finished in gray and mounted with 235/60 front and 295/50 rear Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires. The seller notes that the suspension was overhauled and that rear disc brakes and rear coilovers were installed as part of the refurbishment.
The fiberglass bodywork is mounted to a tubular steel frame and was refinished in metallic gray with black stripes under current ownership. Exterior details include a hood scoop, external hood latches, quick-jack racing bumperettes, fender vents, a black driver-side roll hoop, and side-exit exhaust pipes.
Halibrand-style 15″ wheels are finished in gray and mounted with 235/60 front and 295/50 rear Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires. The seller notes that the suspension was overhauled and that rear disc brakes and rear coilovers were installed as part of the refurbishment.
The cabin features low-back bucket seats trimmed in black, and interior details include blue four-point harnesses, cupholders, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, and rubber floor mats. Mk4 adjustable door hinges and Herbs Custom door panels have been fitted, according to the seller.
Aluminum bezels surround the 160-mph speedometer, 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 883 miles, which is said to represent the distance traveled since the refurbishment. Total mileage is unknown.
The 393ci stroker Windsor V8 is equipped with a Proform 650 CFM carburetor with an electric choke as well as an MSD ignition system, an Edelbrock water pump, and Ford Racing-branded valve covers.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec five-speed manual transmission. The seller notes that the rear axle was rebuilt under current ownership with a Traction-Lok differential and 3.55:1 gearing.
Aluminum bezels surround the 160-mph speedometer, 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 883 miles, which is said to represent the distance traveled since the refurbishment. Total mileage is unknown.
The 393ci stroker Windsor V8 is equipped with a Proform 650 CFM carburetor with an electric choke as well as an MSD ignition system, an Edelbrock water pump, and Ford Racing-branded valve covers.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec five-speed manual transmission. The seller notes that the rear axle was rebuilt under current ownership with a Traction-Lok differential and 3.55:1 gearing.
Photos taken during the refurbishment are provided in the gallery.
The current Michigan title lists the car as a 1965 AC Cobra, and the VIN on the title matches the serial number shown above.
