Marvel at this all-bronze 1965 Shelby Cobra

There are many replicas and custom interpretations of original Shelby Cobra cars, but this one still stands out as one of the most unusual and interesting ones.

Posted for U.S. $745,000 at RM Sotheby’s, this 1965 Cobra was built by Kirkham Motorsports, which gave it a full handcrafted bronze body with matte stripes for contrast.

The one-off work of art relies on a 427ci (8.4-liter) FE v8 engine by Carroll Shelby Engine Company for propulsion. The mill features a Borla induction system of throttle-body injection and hits a five-speed manual transmission with 650 PS (641 hp / 478 kW).

Other highlights include stainless-steel exhaust pipes running down the sides, Halibrand-style wheels shod with Goodyear Eagle tires, bucket seats wrapped in black leather, and a classical dashboard.