Some builds are all about the journey. Others land right at that interesting in-between point, mostly done, but still open to interpretation. That’s exactly where this 1967 Shelby Cobra replica sits. Listed on eBay out of Littleton, Colorado, it’s described as a freshly completed 2026 build that runs and drives, but hasn’t yet been taken through the final steps like paint and registration. For the right buyer, that leaves room to make it their own without starting from scratch. Thanks for the tip, Curvette!
According to the seller, this car began as a Shell Valley Cobra kit and was being built for an older gentleman who passed away before it could be fully finished. The shop handling the build says they completed the project and are now selling it on behalf of the family, noting that their labor is being donated and the goal is to recover the cost of the parts and drivetrain. It’s one of those situations you don’t see every day, and it adds a different layer to the story behind the car.
Under the hood is a Blueprint 347 cubic-inch Ford V8, described as new, paired with a Tremec TKX 5-speed manual transmission. Power is sent through a narrowed Ford 9-inch rear end, which is a common choice for builds like this where strength and simplicity matter. The listing doesn’t go into driving impressions, but it does state that the car is running and driveable as it sits.
The car is currently finished in gray gel coat, which is typical for a kit car at this stage. That means the next owner can decide on color and finish without undoing someone else’s work. Inside, the listing notes a saddle tan interior already installed, giving at least part of the car a more finished feel compared to the exterior.
Paperwork includes a bill of sale, manufacturer’s statement of origin, receipts, and a build book. That kind of documentation can be important when it comes time to register a kit car, depending on where it ends up.
The seller is clear that this is being offered “as is,” and they encourage direct contact for more details. It’s not presented as a polished, ready-for-show Cobra, but rather as a nearly complete build waiting for its final direction.
For someone who has always wanted a Cobra but didn’t want to spend years sourcing parts and assembling one, this might hit a sweet spot. The hard work appears to be done, but the final decisions are still wide open.
Clone or real, these are the greatest looking sports cars ever built. Bet it’s going to be tons of fun when it’s finished.
Whenever I see a Cobra I always think of the movie Gumball Rally and that blue one in it. I was a kid when I saw that movie and just fell in love with those lines. I’m with Bobhess Clone, real, these are great looking and performing cars and it’ll be great to see it finished and on the road.