1965 Backdraft Cobra - Completed in 2011 with a 550hp Roush 427 motor and painted in a customer-specified Porsche color, and with only 1300 miles from completion, this is one of the cleanest Cobra builds we've ever seen. The fit and finish is impeccable, as well as the attention to detail. The condition is nothing short of perfect. Titled as a 1965. Enough said. Below is the information on the Backdraft Racing RT3, courtesy of BackdraftRacing.com: Forget everything you have so far considered to be typical of muscle cars and allow the BDR Roadster to enter your world. The Backdraft Roadster has been extensively developed and refined over many years as a race proven, high performance sports car. With 60's styling and the use of a modern in independent suspension it provides the ultimate in styling and drivability. It offers lightning quick performance, sure-footed handling, compliant ride comfort and excellent braking ability in a well rounded package that is unrivaled for quality and value. The BDR roadster is supplied as a turnkey-minus rolling chassis, this allows the customer to build their ultimate dream car by selecting their choice of power train. The body is a high quality, one-piece GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) molding, with extra reinforcing at the wheel arches. Each body is assembled on a rotating jig which allows access to all parts of the mold. After the molds are polished and prepared with a release agent a polyester gel coat is applied. Before the fiberglass is applied to the mold, strategic areas of the body are hand reinforced with fiber mat. Certain areas of the body are also reinforced with steel inserts to complete the preparation for the fiberglass. The fiberglass which is combined with a catalyzed resin is then shot onto the mold surface at a controlled rate. When the body has finished curing it is removed from the mold and a placed in a separate jig for the installation of the tub. The floor, transmission tunnel, fire wall, front inner wheel wells and luggage compartment are laminated into the main body molding in a jig to ensure accuracy, rigidity and strength. The engine bay and front inner fenders are finished in white gel coat for a smooth appearance, durability and ease of cleaning and maintenance. The doors, hood and trunk lid are double skinned for a smooth finish and added rigidity, with steel inserts in the hinge and lock areas for added durability and strength.
