2011 Factory Five Mk3 Roadster Cobra Replica

Description

Factory Five Racing’s Mk3 Roadster is certainly one of the more authentic Cobra reproductions. Hot Rod magazine said that the Mk3 Roadster “Well represents the breed” with Factory Five stating that it is the “best-selling, best-engineered, and best-performing replica of all time.” The specification would certainly seem to back that up. Factory Five’s aluminum paneled tubular space frame with integral backbone and full independent suspension is fabricated much like the original, including coil-over shock absorbers. The composite body is shaped to the dimensions of the original. Original-style details abound such as Halibrand-style wheels, wind wings, side exhaust, and a racing-style fuel filler cap, offering the Cobra experience - at a fraction of the price. 

This particular example of Factory Five’s Mk3 Roadster was originally delivered to the consignor as a “Complete Kit.” The new components of the Complete Kit included the chassis, suspension, differential, brakes, body, interior panels, cooling system, and interior. The consignor notes that this was one of the last kits that Factory Five delivered with a new Ford 8.8 inch limited slip differential before Ford ceased production. 

Highlights  

• A single-owner example built by the consignor between 2009 and 2011 

• Offered with 1,722 miles since completion at the time of listing 

• Factory Five Racing, Inc. Serial No. F5R1007015RD 

• Finished in Mercedes Iridium Silver from PPG by Vintage Restorations of The Woodlands, Texas 

• The dash and transmission cover have been upgraded in black leather 

• Rebuilt “seasoned block” Ford 302 cu-in (5.0-liter) V8 producing a dyno tested 308.83 horsepower and a max torque of 297 lb-ft 

• The engine rebuild features: 

  • A cleaned, painted, and newly machined block to a 4.040 inch bore (Standard bore is 4.000 inch) 

  • Lightly used Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads 

  • Scat high-performance connecting rods 

  • Probe forged pistons 

  • Premium Clevite bearings 

  • High-performance Ford F303 camshaft with a new high performance timing chain 

  • Strengthened ARP Oil Pump Driveshaft 

  • Melling high volume oil pump 

  • ARP bolts throughout 

  • Lightly used MSD ignition 

  • Lightly used MSD distributor 

  • Ford Racing spark plug wires 

  • Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum intake manifold 

  • Edelbrock 600 cfm carburetor 

  • Ford Racing air cleaner 

  • Cobra branded valve covers 

  • BBK Performance headers 

  • Canton Racing oil pan 

• Rebuilt “seasoned case” Tremec T5 five-speed transmission upgraded with T5Z specification (330 lb-ft) gears by Anthony Delross of Streetcarz Performance Products 

• SFI certified flywheel 

• Hydraulically operated Centerforce clutch utilizing parts from Forte’s 

• Features a Quick Time bellhousing allowing access to the clutch assembly without removing the engine 

• B&M short throw shifter 

• New Ford 8.8 inch solid rear axle with limited slip carrier 

• Upgraded to larger Mustang GT brakes including vented and slotted rotors on the front 

• Upgraded power brakes from Whitby Motorcars including ABS on all four wheels 

• Numerous upgrades from the original kit including: 

  • Emergency brake from Lokar design mounted to the top of the transmission tunnel 

  • Extended passenger footbox 

  • Custom turn signal on the steering column from Russ Thompson with an integrated high beam-switch 

  • Custom fog lamps 

  • Heated seats 

  • Sony stereo 

  • Built in cup holders 

  • Custom leather door panels 

 Features  

• AC branded three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel 

• AC branded clutch and brake pedals 

• The interior panels feature EZ-Cool insulation to reduce heat 

• Lexan MR-10 windshield from Fast Freddie’s Fabrications 

• Side exhaust 

• Dual roll bars 

• Front and rear bumpers 

• Racing-style fuel filler cap 

• Four-point Simpson harnesses 

• Factory Five Racing gauges that include: 

  • 180 mph reverse-sweep speedometer with digital odometer 

  • 8,000 rpm tachometer 

  • Oil pressure  

  • Water temperature  

  • Clock 

  • Voltmeter 

  • Fuel level 

• Knock-off Halibrand-style 17 inch wheels 

• Wind wings 

• Extra Factory Five serial plate 

 Known Imperfections  

• Aged Sumitomo tires installed in 2010 

• Minor pinholes near the hood scoop 

• A minor paint nick on the top of the driver’s door. 

• Scraping on the underside below the fog lamps 

• Spots on the chassis and the door hinges where the powder coating has peeled back 

• Older Simpson harnesses that may not be suitable for competition 

 Included  

• Spare parts as pictured 

• Spare windshield 

• Extra parts supplier decals 

• Factory Five packing slips 

• Various parts install sheets 

• A file of receipts 

• Dyno sheet 

• Factory Five Mk3 Assembly Manual 

• Factory Five Chassis Wiring Harness and Installation Instructions 

• Two sets of keys: ignition key and a hood/trunk lock key in each set 

Ownership History

Built by the consignor between 2009 and 2011, this is a single owner example of a well-built “Complete Kit” Factory Five Mk3 Roadster offered with 1,722 miles since completion at the time of listing.