1966 Ford Cobra Lone Star 302 V8 Replica

West Coast Classics present this 1966 Ford titled Cobra replica that is powered by a 302ci V8 paired with a Tremec T5 five-speed manual transmission and a Positraction differential. 302 V8 EngineTremec T5 5-Speed Manual3.73:1 Positraction DifferentialRed Fiberglass BodyworkBlack Leather UpholsterySide Exhaust PipesRoll HoopFour-Wheel Disc BrakesCoiloversTorq Thrust-Style WheelsThe fiberglass bodywork is finished in Red, and equipment includes black leather upholstery, side exhaust pipes, a roll hoop, four-wheel disc brakes, adjustable coilovers, and Torq Thrust-style wheels. The body kit was reportedly originally sourced from Lone Star Classics who are renown to have a unique footprint compared to other standard Shelby Cobra replicas (like Factory Five or Superformance with some having a "Stretched" 90” Cockpit.Lone Star were known for building their replicas using a custom square-tube chassis that features a 4-inch longer wheelbase and a narrower transmission tunnel. This was marketed specifically to provide extra legroom and footwell space, making it much more comfortable for drivers over 6 feet tall compared to tight-fitting original Cobra.They also boasted flared bodywork with a fiberglass body featuring slightly wider, more aggressive fender flares.This car has a highly reliable small-block Ford 302 cubic-inch (5.0L) V8. It is finished in bright gloss Red with a black-finished driver-side roll hoop, quick-jack bumperettes and glass wind wings.The interior is outfitted in Black leather upholstery.The car has a Ford Positraction differential and classic raw chrome side-exit exhaust pipes.The brakes were upgraded to four-wheel disc brakes for modern stopping power.The suspension is equipped with adjustable coilovers at all four corners, allowing the ride height and stiffness to be dialed in for track or street cruising.The fiberglass body features classic details such as wind wings, side-exit exhaust pipes, quick-jack bumperettes, and a bullet-shaped driver's side mirror. A black roll hoop is mounted behind the driver for safety. The car rides on 15-inch Torq Thrust-style wheels wrapped in Goodyear Eagle II rubber (235/60 front, 255/60 rear) and finished with Cobra-branded center caps. Stopping power is provided by disc brakes at all four corners. The chassis utilizes adjustable coilovers at every wheel, a Flaming River steering rack, and polyurethane control arm bushings.Inside the cockpit, an adjustable Ididit steering column holds a wood-rimmed, three-spoke steering wheel adorned with a Cobra emblem. The dashboard houses a suite of Stewart Warner gauges, highlighting a reverse-sweep 180-mph speedometer, an 8,000-rpm tachometer, and essential auxiliary readouts. The five-digit mechanical odometer reads roughly 5,942 miles.Under the hood sits a 302ci V8 powerplant equipped with MSD ignition and a flat-tappet camshaft.This example has a Tremec T5 5-speed manual transmission.