1965 Shelby Cobra F.I.A. Replica from Superformance & Shelby Legendary Cars

Once again we're back shooting with Doug from Superformance, Hilbank & Shelby Legendary Cars and this one is now our favorite Cobra yet. This is to spec the identical car Bob Bondurant raced to multiple victories in 1965 and it is a beast. It fights you the entire time and makes you earn every turn, every shift and every mile. What an incredible driving experience.
Sit back and enjoy the ride...
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[@TrangDB9]

Is this replica just like the original, pure mechanical or does it have electronics, computer and stuff?

[@Francesco-hv5op]

@@TrangDB9 i think it has heating

[@kens8903]

Shawn out here living every man's dream right now. Always loved those.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Pure and total dreamland! Just incredible

[@donaldfrazier5244]

The absolute purest form of automobile adrenaline the first car I fell for

[@coyoteslugger3936]

You can not beat the feeling of analog suspense and engine noise. To drive this car to the limits takes a lot of 💪🏼and skills.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed. It’s not modern in the slightest. Fun monster to drive

[@ConemantheBarbarian]

Makes me smile to see people who thoroughly enjoy their jobs. Makes me just a whole lot jealous too! Twisty mountain roads and an incredible car! Yep really jealous!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Sorry for the jealous part but what a day of work and driving this beauty

[@ConemantheBarbarian]

AutotopiaLA and you do the job so well Sir 😁 Happy Motoring

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

So nice to see a small block. A friend has a 1966 small block Cobra he bought back in 1970. It's so well balanced, it pulls well and it's totally in control. And the sound IS worth the price of admission.

[@cameronmilne3590]

For me the 289 FIA cobras are the one to have. See the real, and recreations, flying round goodwood every year. 11s for days

[@danielsoutherd]

I’ve always loved the 289 FIA competition cars. To me they are the perfect intersection between the neck snapping brutishness of the side oilers, the front heaviness of the 428 gentlemen’s cars, and the plain spoken, but supple slab side.

[@markphillips8]

I LOVE THESE GUYS ! SCREW THE TRAILER QUEENS ! THESE GUYS TAKE THESE BADASS CARS THAT COST WELL INTO THE SIX FIGURES IF NOT MORE AND DRIVE THEM ...AND DRIVE THEM HARD . FREAKIN AWESOME !!!!

[@metalthing1]

Always wanted a 427 but I could totally go for on of these!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me. The fight this car gave was so much fun!

[@adrianstanciu8876]

This Cobra and Shelby Daytona coupe it's a dream cars!👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

I hear ya. This one is my new favorite from Superformance

[@lenwehrung1626]

AMAZING attention to detail! Love the sleeper motor! Not much talk while driving - the car does ALL the talking, especially those Backfires.

[@Hannu_H]

Hi from Finland! You have the best car channel for us 50 year old guys who love old skool super cars like Cobras.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks! We love mixing it up with a big focus on muscle cars, customs and modded rides. And we have a lot fun making these

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks! We love mixing it up with a big focus on muscle cars, customs and modded rides. And we have a lot fun making these

[@mg_streetkandi]

Good review...It's a dying breed to drive actual mechanical cars..🏁👍⛽

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you. I don’t do it nearly enough and each time I do it makes me want more of the mechanical work for it cars

[@mg_streetkandi]

@@AutotopiaLA I agree..it's scary how fast these kind of cars are disappearing..Enjoy it while you can and keep the reviews coming!!

[@primozkrajcar4144]

What a soundtrack! WOW! What a car! Awesome! I would say best of both worlds. 289 engine, less powerful than 427 and wide body with great handling and more tyre. Great combination. Thanks Sean for another "collectible" video!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a perfect blend on this car. The drive and the sounds were amazing!!

[@ONTHEEDGEFRED]

I'm sure that 363 cu in strokeed 302 with 500 horsepower, you wouldn't notice much difference between that and the 427.

[@frankgreezy7998]

What an awesome car!!! Thanks for bringing another great ride for us to see Shawn. Appreciate it!

[@richs5695]

Goodness. The way that 302 exhaust spits and farts. Respect!

[@AutotopiaLA]

The sounds and the drive are incredible!

[@videomaniac108]

The very first thing I noticed when the camera showed the dashboard was that gauge at the far right end. When I noticed it was a speedometer I thought what the hell is a speedometer doing way over there but then I realized from when I drive my 370Z who really looks at the speedometer any way, except when there's a cop behind you.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Shelby said put it over there so that’s why

[@allergictoglobalists]

👍for the good variety of killer automobiles you show us.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks. We love shooting diversity. Only things we have passion for make the channel

[@djsonfire0001]

Just insane how. Correct inaccurate that thing is right down to the different colored rims to the different seat and my favorite the speedometer on the passenger side😂 you guys are doing an incredible job with these videos can't wait for the next!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! It’s amazing the level of accuracy they created on this car. What a drive!!

[@MrRanggong]

Old cars you drove by look,listen,feel and smell. Paying attention to all those assured you could get it home. Ignoring those left you stranded somewhere. Modern drivers have no idea what I'm talking about.

[@tomnekuda3818]

Shawn.....why do YOU get to live out ALL the DREAM RIDES I've ever had? Doggone it.......I'm way past green with envy. This is the top of the heap for me.....Shelby Cobra. Man, that thing has more delicious curves than Sophia Loren and weighs about as much as a cigarette butt.....my kinda car. Wow....stab it and steer it!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I feel lucky everyday I promise you! That’s why we started this channel because so many car people are in my life. Love it daily!!

[@jase6370]

Yep the brits knew how to make a pretty car

[@SGTJDerek]

DAMN that sound🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰. They just don't sound like they used to. Few things sweeter than an Old School Small Block.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed. The sounds and drive of this are perfection to me

[@craigorford9932]

Shawn your one luck man.Keep living the dream

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you. And trust me we say it daily around here. Always feeling very blessed

[@shelleyking8450]

Even with "a little bit of glass pac" that car sounds like an angry beast. Beautiful.

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

They were true American Badasses and we love them and respect them with great reverence. The only time I won't bad mouth Ford too.

[@EddieB2047]

So freggin cool Gotta Love Doug

[@kr8zeivan]

Incredible I love the content you’ve been putting out! Great stuff.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you!! Much more to come I promise

[@scottcooper3161]

The 427 car gives me goose bumps. Thank you for the great videos ! I think I have watched every one of them

[@ELBOHOS]

Thanks for the vid Shawn. Totally made my evening.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome! Thanks for watching

[@adlerdefender8067]

I'm getting obsessed with these cars...

[@Saabfather]

This is one of the better auto vlog channels on YT.

[@marksinger361]

Love it. Doug is such a good guy

[@dmdproductions1570]

Thanks Mark!!!

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

I totally missed the differing wheels & seats, too. Maybe it's because the added curves to hide the tires are so dang sexy, or that the uninitiated can wear shorts in this machine with no worries, but either way it's easy to justify owning a Cobra spec'd out just like this!

[@AutotopiaLA]

The details on this one to replicate accuracy is incredible. And what a drive!!

[@omarmartinez7277]

The sound alone was amazing. The accurate history was a nice touch as well... That car is sick. One day I will drive one.... Hopefully... Lol

[@AutotopiaLA]

The sounds and the drive are perfection to me. Pure raw mean and a blast!

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Great story to go with a nice Bob Bondurant Superformance replica !

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, this thing is so cool and I love all the backstory elements Doug gave us

[@chrisashton7133]

I see that car at the shop and now I know what it's all about. Thanks!!!

[@dmdproductions1570]

Yes you do!!! :)

[@AutotopiaLA]

What a drive! The sounds. The old school feel. Total blast to drive

[@ismaelsousasilva9136]

Cara, muito bom esses vídeos, eu amo o trabalho de vocês e esse carro em especial que é demais...obrigado Carol Shelby por deixar um legado!

[@julianneale6128]

The beautiful British AC Cobra!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Gotta love it

[@mushroom3684]

One of the most satisfying videos I've seen in a while

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! What a fun car to drive

[@jeffreynolds3848]

Shawn, not in order of priority, but it kills me to see the weather you’re able to make this whole piece in - dang! Pleased to see that you’re looking back to your old(!) self; in fact bronzed! As well as a beautiful car and weather, I thought this was a beautifully made piece; so rich in content in the time. The combination of on the road & roadside and back at the shop & clips was so smooth.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks. This one was extra special and fun to make. Perfect day and the sounds and the drive were wonderful

[@MTG776]

These videos are getting me through Covid Lockdown...

[@ruialmeida5755]

What a classic!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Absolutely

[@jm-hb9tl]

That's a A+ ride there💯😎👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yes it is. Everything you want. Hits all the senses in such a good way

[@seedood]

Love the video. Please keep the Cobra stuff coming!

[@AutotopiaLA]

More to come I promise. We just shot an all original 1967 Cobra today! Unrestored with 14,000 miles on it. Awesome!!

[@masta51]

Thanks for the religious experience as always. Can't Express how happy I am to see a legend in the flesh on the street. Thanks for giving us a look on the other side of the fence.

[@masta51]

By the way, watched this video just minutes before yours and they make a fantastic companion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hILKZmqLp7FslbM

[@jeffreynolds3848]

Topper Harley - agreed! Thanks for the link; ‘enjoyed it! I’d encourage folks to seek out other clips of 60’s US muscle being thrown thro the bends of Goodwood, especially the larger bodied - truly awesome cars and driving!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Glad you enjoyed it. Love getting to drive these

[@ryanpoyer]

Another great video! And I can’t believe somehow I kinda made it into this one with the story of my wife and I at 10:12. Time to stop lookin and get cookin!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I love it!! You’re that guy!!! Awesome! 👊

[@christophermarechal5017]

Thanks Shawn for the ride along in that sexy little beast!!💯👊💯

[@AutotopiaLA]

That was such a blast!! What a day...what a life!!

[@brucehayes3573]

I hope that some day I can have a Shelby Cobra. I have a 2012 Boss 302 that is an amazing car.

[@terrybuchanan1]

yeah what a blast, with flames 🔥

[@user-pd9vm9ts1o]

Love it ! this is great stuff ! WOW

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yes it is. Incredibly fun car to drive!!

[@ryanhenry21]

Most beautiful car ever made.

[@MichaelEarl]

That thing sounds awesome

[@jeffsnyder2051]

i had to go have a smoke after that!!!!!!!!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

You and me both!! 😂😂

[@MAsonTRIX]

Friggin' nuts awesome!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed!!

[@sickjohnson]

Driving in the hills looked like such an awesome time Shawn! #SuperJelly

[@AutotopiaLA]

It was wonderful. Could’ve gone all day

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

What a Great car sounds awesome. Thumbs up.

[@AutotopiaLA]

That sound. That drive. Perfection!

[@artagain8977]

Cute, matching T-shirts.

[@AutotopiaLA]

😂 he brought the shirt up and I put it on. Then noticed we were twins 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@GLRESTOMOD]

Man, that crackle in that exhaust 😮 I thought a Mark III-R was incredible, but this one offers a totally different experience and I’m totally torn between the two! I thought about even a Mark III-R with this drivetrain and exhaust, but at the end of the day each chassis and build offers a different, incredible experience. Such a tough choice!

[@strongplanted]

That was so cool! I learned a lot too! I knew a lot about Shelbys but not that stuff! Thanks!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, learned a lot on this one as well. And what a drive!

[@HardcoreMotors]

Approved. Fucking beautiful car.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome!! Such a fun drive

[@tevetanders9729]

That looks so additive. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Completely! Could’ve stayed out driving all day

[@lsvip1820]

Brother !!! Wow dude. Would love a ride in one of those 👊

[@RB_CO]

Agreed. This is the car.

[@pilsatortube]

love that car!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too!! Such a cool ride. Those pops!!

[@storyteller1749]

Love it. But I'm still more of a Grand Sport and slabside fan. But anything from Superformance is amazing. Great video!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I hear ya. This one has become my new favorite from them. They really do it right

[@robertwhite1993]

Man you always hear peeps saying I've got a gazillion hp at my finger tips-wrong. It's a gazillion & one at my toes tips😂😂😊😄😁. Oh yea this is worth getting stoked about, watch how little the car gets that is behind the Shelby when they get on the highway. Need a pick me up😰😱😱😋😎😎😎✌😎😎😎

[@AutotopiaLA]

This thing was such a fun drive. The sounds. The feel. Incredible!!

[@ericalbert6954]

Merci beaucoup l'Ami !

[@nickefgen9219]

I WANT THIS CAR!!!!! Like I said before in the other video when you drove the green slab side cobra I want one of each of theses cars, the green slab side, the cobra Daytona coupe and the GT40.....I wanna add this car to the list

[@Slingshotgixxer]

I so wanted to hate this channel when I first started watching it, but damn, the cars are sooo freakin killer ,and the footage so good, a real enthusiast no bullshit channel cheers !

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you!! We have a lot of fun shooting cars we think are incredible in so many different ways. Thanks for watching

[@lessmith1409]

I grew up racing on the same roads in Malibu and the sfv in the 1960 thru 2010

[@MrPappysCobra]

Great video brother! Hope you bought it.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Not there yet on spare cash but I will own one of their cars in the next couple of years. Absolutely love what they do

[@jimherron5540]

BadAss!!

[@jb2oldies69]

Nice cobra bro👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Really nice...such a fun drive!!

[@oldstocks]

Love the E30 M3 in the background

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too. Timeless perfect car

[@mikeriv60]

Sweeeeeeet !!!

[@kemosabegt350geuss6]

Cant help thinking that the different color rims are to prevent a front tire from being installed accidentally on the rear in a pit stop. When I hit the mega-million my first trip is to Superformance to get one of every Cobra thru GT40. Really love your channel. BTW waiting for you to put the camera on the passenger side of the roll bar about eye level to get us into the drivers seat. Big thumbs up!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you and I’m with you on owning some of their cars in the future

[@sleebanger]

Personal favourite youtube reviews. would love to see a period correct mk2 427FE GT40 review. Keep up the good work. From Australia.

[@sleebanger]

Superformance mk2 427 GT40 I should have said.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Sooner or later we’ll do a review on everything they build. I love their approach

[@tmr626]

Hey Shawn, this little car sounds good and really rips! If anyone is interested you can also see how these Superformance Cobras are made if you check out: How It's Made Dream Cars s02e11 Superformance MK III (posted by: viprts). Also, something else of possible interest may be how they build custom wheels at HRE. Look for: How Forged Wheels Are Made - Inside Look At HRE Performance Wheels Facility (posted by: WheelsBoutique).

[@AutotopiaLA]

Love seeing how HRE makes their wheels. Very cool

[@tmr626]

@@AutotopiaLA Shawn, it would be great if you could work out some future shop or manufacturing tours much like HRE etc. Hey, Shawn, you need a laugh today? Check this out: ******* Police Officer And The Talking Monkey ******* A police officer came upon a terrible wreck where the driver and the passenger had been killed. As he looked upon the wreckage a little monkey came out of the brush and hopped around the crashed car. The officer looked down at the monkey and said, 'I wish you could talk.' The monkey looked at the officer and shook his head up and down. 'You can understand what I'm saying?' asked the officer. Again, the monkey shook his head up and down. 'Well, did you see this?' 'Yes,' motioned the monkey. ''What happened?' The monkey pretended to have a can in his hand and turned it up to his mouth. "They were drinking?' asked the officer. The monkey shakes his head, 'Yes.' 'What else?' The monkey pinched his fingers together and held them to his mouth. 'They were smoking marijuana?' The monkey shakes his head, 'Yes.' 'What else?' The monkey motioned 'Kissing.' 'They were kissing, too?' asked the astounded officer. The monkey shakes his head, 'Yes.' 'Now wait, you're saying your owners were drinking, smoking and kissing before they wrecked?' The monkey shakes his head 'Yes'. 'What were you doing during all this?' 'Driving,' motioned the monkey. *******

[@johnslade9358]

Absolutely love this channel

[@MrGaryGG48]

'eh Shawn, it's really good to see you lookin' healthy again. Enough of that flu "stuff" already! And that's not a bad ride to be lookin' healthy in either!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

@gary goodlund thank you...feels good to feel good again and get out for a drive!

[@plantfeeder6677]

Carroll Shelby brought StreetCred to Ford. Ford won the lottery when they met that man.

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s the truth!

[@Gtv6Racer]

I would guess that maybe they painted the front wheel centers white as a way to monitor brake temps. White tends to change color as it gets hot.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Good answer! Was wondering but that makes a lot of sense

[@LanceisLawson]

The FIA is hands down the best Cobra.

[@Loulovesspeed]

Fantastic video, just one exception. An add for Chevy is so out of place here!! Lol

[@AutotopiaLA]

We don’t have control of the ads...weird placement for sure

[@Loulovesspeed]

@@AutotopiaLA No problem, probably nothing more than a few extremely jealous Bow Tie fans!

[@williamweiss6128]

Prefer this setup, in a dream I have.

[@bandagefreak]

HA HA HA!! He's SPEECHLESS!! T shirts in FEBRUARY!?! Shawn, tell Doug that his ancestors made the right choice getting the hell outta Dodge - I'm sitting here shivering my arse off over my breakfast here on the West Coast of Scotland! Keep up the warm work - you're saving me a fortune in heating bills! :@D

[@dmdproductions1570]

🤣🤣🤣

[@AutotopiaLA]

😂 funny comment!! All merch is available March 10. We’ve got everything in stock and the store is live March 10. Finally!!

[@Stellicopter]

Was hoping to see this exact setup with an actual 289.

[@jpdj2715]

Introduction above: "makes you earn every turn, every shift and every mile" My take: makes you earn every smile

[@bzmaro]

I think Shawn needs a cobra 😆

[@AutotopiaLA]

I need one badly bro

[@RICHARD.WRIGHT1]

I live in Milano Italy, a few years ago a guy drives around the block outside my house in a 427 looking for a parking space. On his third drive around he finds a space RIGHT OUTSIDE my apartment!!!!! And I'm like. NO MAN YOU CAN'T DO THAT TO ME!!!! I grabbed my cell. phone and took a couple photo's, and they are kept with the utmost jealousy in my PC hard drive...... I LOVE SHELBY and I love the Cobra.If I ever get rich the first thing I'm gonna do is call SUPERFORMANCE

[@stevemehan7276]

OMG I absolutely LOVE this car! Holy ... gotta win the lottery (and who the hell are the 11 losers w/ thumbs down? )

[@AutotopiaLA]

Always gotta have jealous haters I guess? I love this one!

[@tempestfury8324]

The roads don't hurt either.... So many great roads in California, the state that hates you.

[@AutotopiaLA]

We do have it good for canyon roads that go in forever

[@zatiticherry3421]

I'm impressed with that engine; does anyone know the bore and stroke? That car is amazing; I would actually take this version over the big block car , both are absolutely amazing though! 👌

[@AutotopiaLA]

I don’t know the bore & stroke but it sure is a badass ride

[@supercarsandsuperfoods5779]

Here is a link to the engine used in the car from Shelby Engine Company: www.shelbyengines.com/collections/shelby-289-engines/products/aluminum-289-364ci-stage-i-500hp

[@smokeylovesfire1589]

Amazing car! But the backfires? Was that caused by the ignition tuning or were the stacks off on fuel?

[@suntzu5836]

Driving style is known as Stab & Steer......Takes balls...

[@willowwonderbull7100]

i would 100% buy a car from this man if i could afford one for what he selld he could be a total jerk but he just seems like a cool guy

[@victorvondoom2386]

VAN @ SBR ( Still Building Rockets)Approved. I am a GM guy...however that is one kit car I would purchase. I may install a 302 SBC and let the real fun begin.

[@AutotopiaLA]

They make great replicas...love the extent they went to replicating the Bondurant car here

[@plantfeeder6677]

Ya watching your car get burned to the ground.

[@codobod9047]

Painting the front wheels white would help with dissipating heat from the front brakes.

[@RobGordon35]

Brilliant! Where do we get the t-shirts you're both wearing? ~Peace

[@supercarsandsuperfoods5779]

We have a few left. You can email Cynthia with your size and she can let you know if we have any left in stock. [e-mail]

[@mikenorris5378]

Makes quiet coming noises.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Love the sounds this one makes