500 Horsepower 1965 Shelby Cobra!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

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[@harperonline]

Being from the UK we are used to high-powered BMW's, Audi's, Aston Martin's etc, but there is something really nice about the sound of American muscle cars. This thing sounds like a really big angry lion! Love it.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@tommyknight9404]

Luckily AC are back and uk based, so you can buy the new 2023 AC cobra for as little as £240,000 pounds 😭😭 so, if you want one of these you can get them but, with the cost of living crisis…

[@ianmangham4570]

So beautiful

[@JimiJo]

Stop calling it American! It’s a British car, Shelby just tweaked it…… yes he made it better but it’s still a British car built just outside London…

[@Jack_the_rider]

​@@JimiJoWomp Womp...Keep crying😂

[@AutotopiaLA]

Replica Cobra’s done right are the coolest!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

I know right!

[@keithw372]

i agree , but wrong tail lights

[@patsfan8057]

Right? Unusual to see one with a real big block, usually a small block stroked and bored, but those are fun too! Bias plies, closest you'll get to an authentic feel..

[@phillipusmalan8841]

Where is ERA based? Which would be better choice- Supaformance or ERA?

[@phenom573]

@@keithw372 for a true S/C sure, but the later years did have round taillights

[@johnnysmith863]

Sweet! When I was a kid I did 'work experience' at a local garage. They had a customer's Cobra 427 rep in the shop for the whole 2 weeks I was there and when they went out for lunch I would stay behind and eat my sandwich in the Cobra. It was a better lunch companion than those guys, for sure.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Awesome!

[@reganleblanc3606]

I'd slap ya for dripping jelly from your PBJ all over my Cobra 😉

[@muhammadrafay4743]

1965 Cobras have some serious race vibes really loved them whether they are replicas or originals

[@onlineburger6168]

It’s actually a race car. Back in the day’s, Carroll Shelby drove it at races like Le Mans and Ken miles drove it at willow springs

[@Gregsen]

I effin' SMASHED that like button! Such relaxed hosting and no gimmicks for extra views makes all the content go down easy like a smooth drink! Visible pure car joy! Well done!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks, I appreciate the support

[@justingriffith2991]

@@FourSpeedFilms he is the car floor Sell

[@venezzrok871]

One of the most beautiful cars ever imo.

[@DanOnFire]

This Cobra is so tastefully done! Keep content like this coming.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks!

[@justingriffith2991]

@@FourSpeedFilms is it for sell

[@whenvioletsturngrey9597]

The more you drive an ERA, the more you appreciate it. The one thing I tell anyone wanting to acquire a cobra replica is get one with an independent rear setup. We did runs through the mountains when I was back east. The cars with IRS were fine. The cars with solid axles were all bottoming out when the roads got a little technical & rough. Also, don’t over do it with Horsepower. The original 427 cars were at about 550hp. You don’t need that much. Certainly don’t need more. With the weight of these cars, they are already a GoKart with a V8. They will be a thrill at 350hp. Be safe, have fun! Beautiful ERA!

[@sokodad]

Anything Shelby touched turned to gold. The man had an eye for the beautiful and amazing when it came to cars. I realize it’s a replica but Shelby by design. It sounds mean and sound gives me goosebumps. Can’t get that feeling from electric.

[@CH-pv2rz]

You know Shelby didn't actually design the body of these cars, right? They were an existing British sports car with a crappy motor that he beefed up with a Ford V8 and better suspension…

[@PiefacePete46]

Goosebumps?! Hell... Just grab hold of the positive and negative leads of your EV's battery pack... It'll really make yer hair stand on end! 🧟🥴

[@ٴ-ق1ت]

​@@CH-pv2rz shelby still touched the AC roadsters and made them better

[@andypenaflor3480]

The sound man….it’s just perfect

[@FourSpeedFilms]

So good!

[@paulcondie2520]

Love it! When I was 12 years old in 1977 I rode in an original 427 Cobra. My dream car ever since! Yep, I'm old!!! Lol One of the baddest cars on your channel for sure. Badass

[@gustavorosa7721]

Hi ben, been watching your channel for a while now and just wanted to let you know that you inspire a lot of people outside the US. I'm from Brazil and I'm building a chevy opala myself. Your videos are dope, keep up the good work as always. Maybe someday I will create a channel for me as well

[@FourSpeedFilms]

That’s awesome to hear! Keep it up

[@walstad_Clipz]

Finally a video where someone actual drives it like it was made to be driven!! Thank you!! Dream car!!

[@wesleyevans8368]

Seriously can’t stop watching this video. Looks and sounds so damn good!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks! I’ll be posting a new one in an hour

[@OxBlitzkriegxO]

no electric car will ever be able to produce the kind of responses from people this car is capable of evoking.

[@markdorman52]

EXACTLY! There will always be some clown in a stripped Tesla or vacume assisted car that will beat everything 0-60, but who really cares? Hard to quantify the fun/scary factor of a Cobra

[@hotrodsandhorsepower1516]

The handling on cobra is my favorite I love the way it hugs the road

[@davidchalifoux504]

That's my dream car. I've seen an original 67 in a showroom at a dealership my worked at when I was a kid. Beautiful car.

[@20vtechnik]

A previous boss of mine owned a Factory 5 (I believe) cobra. I've loved cobras since I was a kid. He claimed it was about 800 hp. I raced him while driving my 91 Audi 200 20v (mildly modded). I beat him by multiple bus lengths. Truthfully, I was disappointed. Then I drove the cobra. It was brutal. Zero traction (the only reason I beat him) but exhilarating. The sound, the smells, the wind in your face, the power (plus tye insanely awesome looks).. It demanded absolute respect. If that thing could grab the road better it would have blown my doors off. Such a great car.

[@GHG_513]

Sounds like a better tire and some suspension tuning was needed.

[@20vtechnik]

@@GHG_513 No doubt. Pure untamed power. Awesome car and so much potential (with better tires and road and suspension upgrades).

[@Loulovesspeed]

Great film work and most importantly, great sound capture! Good job man. His comment on the shifter being located in the reverse of normal position had nothing to do with leverage. The transmission was so far past the driver, it would have been all but impossible to reach it in the normal position. The whole driveshaft was something like 6" long!

[@kaydesign]

One of the best examples I have seen. What a beast! 💪

[@NYGiantsDiEhArD]

I've always had a thing for small race cars and sports cars, like the Cobra, the Porsche 917 and the C2 Corvettes. There's just something striking about how compact they are.

[@JohnnyXR7]

Amazing video Ben! Man the cobra sounds and looks soo good🔥 I couldn’t imagine having all that horsepower in such a light car!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thank you!

[@jimhunter4999]

Shelby was a GOODYEAR distributor - so many replicas use "off brand" tires.Good to see authenticity.

[@Ash-kb9hn]

I think this car is the most beautiful ever made. It’s just stunning.

[@Adam-vc1xl]

Been binge watching cool to see another young guy doing car stuff can't wait to get my vw beetle

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Cool!

[@regularkcereal]

Nice! He was my inspiration for my 69 mustang coupe with a 460 but unfortunately she'll be gone soon due to life changes but maybe one day.

[@nicolandre9041]

SAME! This is quality content right here. I can't believe this guy only has 50k subs, u deserve 50mil!!

[@cs2365]

If only British Engineering with an American muscle engine hit the road more. It looks just as fun to drive as the Ariel Atom, just more practical, a different kind of sound, beauty and beast from a different era. Great upload.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

It has a nice trunk space.

[@anzerepse269]

The most beautiful car ever made

[@culbycars]

Have had mine for around 4 months and it's been a blast to drive

[@quercus5398]

The best looking front end and profile out there!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

For sure!

[@ImpManiac]

I could never get tired of that gorgeous noise! 😍 Thank you for a great video. IM 😎

[@MrApacis]

One day we're going to miss these exhaust sounds.

[@scottfredenburg924]

I love that he is running an fe. Have a unique sound. AWESOME!!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

For sure!

[@patsfan8057]

Definite dream car. Unreal how those acceleration shots make it look like you pushed the fast forward button!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Crazy stuff!

[@rexmayn3171]

You don’t need the music, the sound of the car is all you need to hear.

[@joeynelson4091]

In the event of a crash, fold and hug knees🤣

[@Minnevan]

Say yo prayers

[@JalopyJockey]

Just finished one with my dad. *Only* about 420hp from a 351W and it is brutally quick. It time warps if you nail the throttle. It’s intense to build an entire car, but very rewarding. The engine is so far behind the rear axles it’s about 45/55 rear bias weight balanced

[@Loulovesspeed]

@CodyRSmith50 - engine BEHIND the rear axles??

[@JalopyJockey]

@@Loulovesspeed ahh, typing on night shift, brain doesn’t work. *engine completely behind the front axle centerline.

[@Loulovesspeed]

@@JalopyJockey I suffer from the same problem on long nights at the keyboard! I figured it was probably just a semi sleep induced typo. Lol

[@amelhankic3062]

Damn bro, already passed 50k. I haven't kept up with your channel in a while but it's nice seeing you go from under 10k tk this

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks for the support

[@dalebender7726]

One day when I was a kid standing on the street corner, a Cobra turned right at the light, right in front of me. I heard that 427 out of thise side pipes... that sound changed me... hot rods with big V8's... nuthin like it!

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

My parent's car was the first one I drove with power steering. Even my 65 Dodge Dart Charger had no power anything. Even drum brakes. I finally got power steering in my 69 Mustang Fastback, Still had drum breaks though. Also my first car with Air! I had side pipes in my 50 Chev Truck. They got hit with water and gravel from the front tires and got holes blasted in them. I still love the Cobras!!! I forgot the times but they went from 0 to 100 and back down to 0 in seconds!

[@phw340]

Man that Cobra just looks and sounds soooo right! Great video, thanks!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

So cool!

[@k6-3spetznazhelmet]

5:12 genuine motor enjoyment from his smile. :) 😁

[@bigwavesurferr]

Probably one of the best colour combo’s and wheel sets I’ve seen on one of those 🙌🏻🤙🏻

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Couldn't agree more!

[@billhuber2964]

Shelby cobra. The essence of cool sports cars.

[@hardinhenry]

Tbh, generally I am more into jdm cars, I myself own an rx8 I’m am restoring a bit next to my school work (bit of a rotary fanatic). But I have to say, this cobra has been my all time favorite since my dad bought this car in Carrera 1:32 as a Christmas present a long time ago and then showed me old race clips on KZbin of this car starting at the end of the grid and just passing everybody in really low video quality. I instantly fell in love. My first love if ya want haha, but damn I wish I could afford this car some day. Like seriously, if I ever get successful enough in life I will buy this car.

[@Tmac327]

this is my "it" car! great video, thank you for making this!!!

[@julianneale6128]

The AC Cobra. Good old British engineering with American muscle.

[@shawnnorton2674]

I’d definitely rather own a reproduction Cobra that the real thing. The car looks and sounds awesome. The side pipes may want to burn you, but the car wants to kill you. Lightweight, short wheelbase and serious power means you better have some driving skills.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Yeah then you can actually drive it haha

[@kendodd8734]

What a way to go though awesome looking and sounding car

[@PiefacePete46]

You would definitely be better off to own the real thing... you could sell it and buy 50 replicas! ;o)

[@anthonylaudano9751]

@@FourSpeedFilms WHAT IS CRAZY BACK IN 1965 THIS CAR DID 0 to 60 IN ROUGHLY 3 SECONDS.LOL FAST FORWARD TO 2022 MY SUPER SNAKES ARE ROUGHLY A LITTLE BIT FASTER LOL CARROLL SHELBY ROCK'S LOL THAT'S WHY I HAVE 4 SHELBYS IN MY COLLECTION.

[@oreally8605]

Besides who wants to whack around a $3 million dollar Cobra anyway- you'd be concerned about scratching it-

[@turdferguson9190]

The content you've been putting out lately have been really awesome. Great work!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@ahemgee9542]

Great cars on this channel and the videos are well produced and edited, good angles/ cinematography and music choice.

[@13daprofessor]

Hell of a car for going in a straight line.

[@YCB_GUNNA]

Dope Quality, this is literally my favorite Muscle car. 💪🏿💪🏿

[@ravidevalla366]

Most beautiful thing I have ever seen!!!!

[@jasons2562]

That thing is pure fun and a head turner all day

[@12adminsdf]

Like a cobra never built again.cant beat that sound and design forever

[@karlsumner5594]

Exactly how a Cobra should look. Lovely car!

[@bobert866]

Wow this thing is amazing and would put a smile on anyones face. I would love to have this and a modernized version.

[@culcune]

I always like the drive on Santa Rosa Rd. When I lived in Northridge, would visit my in-laws in Camarillo. Now, when I visit my parents in Northridge, I STILL take Santa Rosa Rd. to visit my mother-in-law. Not sure exactly where you are, but the backroads of Ventura County look very similar.

[@demetriharlan5887]

Carol Shelby was from another planet.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Truly

[@LonzieSeal-lc4wm]

Yes the engine was good but the car itself is British

[@stevoschannel4127]

ERA Kits are very very nice.

[@brentwoodbay]

The Cobra, the original was my favourite British sports car!

[@LonzieSeal-lc4wm]

Us brits are good at engineering and designing

[@fightinwords7324]

VIE WILL LOVE THIS. COOL CAR...

[@morganleblanc730]

I have a Shelby 427 Cobra with an aluminum side oiler which is 625HP it weighs 2400 pounds so his ERA is more like 2600 pounds with an iron 428. ERA makes a great Cobra kit.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Cool!

[@ericbutt2586]

Morgan, I have an ERA with a 428 and I think your estimate of 2600 lbs. is spot on.

[@tompreciado863]

That should be on everyone’s wish list!! 👍🏻

[@FourSpeedFilms]

It’s sure on mine

[@RobertSmith-ub6tk]

One of my all-time favorite cars

[@skyhawk409]

Finally a proper Cobra 427 powerd nice job.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

🙌

[@jean-charlesplante7027]

That thing idles like a Top Fuel dragster!

[@prostreetgsxr]

Dude that looks and sounds SICK!!!!

[@tork62077]

One of my dream cars!!!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Me too!

[@tork62077]

@@FourSpeedFilms your mustang is another one of my dream cars 😂 I’ve got a 91 GT that I love but I still want an old mustang. I grew up with mustangs.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Hell yeah! I’m sure you’ll be able to get one soon🏁

[@mchristr]

Very nicely done. Love the black wheels. A minor point but the term big-block Ford usually refers to the 385-series engines. Where do the FEs fit? At the time they were bigger than the Y--block but were supplanted by the 429/460 engines. Thanks for posting.

[@태정태세문단들여쓰기]

soooooo beautiful sound❤

[@rapidfire-0680]

I heard somewhere that carol Shelby used a stock ford mustang shifter turned Back words for the cobra, Two reasons for this, 1. It was a pre existing part readily available, 2 It was Turned backwards because of the location of the transmission within the tunnel and the design of the cobra's Cockpit, making it functional/usable to the driver.

[@billyrobinson6803]

Wow totally sick alrite I just had to watch this video cause of the 1960s song HEY LITTLE COBRA so I had to learn more about the cobra after all I've loved this oldies song since I was a kid

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Good song!

[@patrickmcgrath5411]

"SPRING LITTLE COBRA, GOING TO SHUT YOU DOWN... TOOK MY COBRA OUT OF GEAR AND LET IT COAST TO THE LINE"🎶🎶🎶

[@rodz7910]

Sweet car, looks like you had a blast but those Randy Macho Man sunglasses had me cracking up the whole time!!!

[@adrianhaggerty9139]

Great car mate I’m a big fan from Australia. Your production quality has gone through the roof. Love the content mate.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Much appreciated!

[@pauldashwood2897]

Smiles galore ..love it keep well guys

[@franciscocardenas6912]

U make me miss the big muscle videos with mike musto , great car and video 🤙

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Me too! I’m pretty sure they are coming back

[@chancevonfreund9145]

Fantastic! My dream car. Well done!

[@whatever5818]

Unreal!! Living the dream.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@victorminea2005]

This man really has taste in cars !

[@asinterestingaspossible7836]

It's been a 30-year-old dream to ride this beauty

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool Cobra, and a very well done video!

[@UberWagen]

Broke my mouse smashing that like button so hard.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks!

[@StevieTruth]

Well done vid! Might still be my favourite car of all time. As I’m writing this I can’t think of another. Well, maybe the Maclaren F1, but for classics this is the shit!

[@aaronreeves8376]

That is a well done kit, my only commiseration is, it doesn’t have a backwards, sweep speedometer, possibly my favourite amenity of the car

[@TheBilingualBanker]

Your videos are quality man! Keep it up!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks! I try👌

[@kaiserashkaiserash8162]

Bad ass, perfect colour combo, beautiful yet a beast at the same time 🔥💪🏻🔥

[@TheQuietBeast]

The sound of this one!! God damn, it was the best sounding car I've heard in a long time :)

[@roblockhart6104]

Absolutely beautiful. The standard to which all other car designs are compared to. Nothing even comes close, imho.

[@maxwood192]

So much fun, great video.

[@fjefferynelson9946]

Great video, Ben. Cool, organic and soulful. Thanks!!

[@mdouglaswray]

Would love to get this out on an open stretch of highway and really open it up. What a joyous creature!!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Very fun

[@ethanretin562]

Amazing!!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Thanks dude

[@sru1436]

Awesome car. I’ve wanted one for a long time.

[@TheJoelsr1]

Love the color and that thing sounds amazing. Replica or not this is badass!

[@bahalp3241]

It sounds so Clean

[@olivadem8972]

Cool guy, cool cars, awesome video… as always. Thanks from France Ben 😎

[@NickDowner]

Sick car! Thanks for sharing. I bet it feels like driving a rocket powered go cart :)

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Yeah it’s awesome!

[@jackthornton1755]

rip Carroll shelby legends never die

[@FourSpeedFilms]

🏁🏁🏁