Factory Five Mk4 Roadster Review // Homicidal Maniac
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2021
- This Factory Five Mk4 Roadster is a Shelby Cobra replica that (~$80,000 CAD, $64,652 USD converted) makes no apologies for being a loud, dangerous and unruly machine of pure driver engagement. Handbuilt by the owner, a gentleman named Rolf, and powered by a thunderous 427 Stroker V8, 520 horsepower explodes out the side-exit exhausts and straight into your eardrums. It also weighs only 2250 pounds. But what is it like to drive? And what happens if you put your foot down? Watch to find out! SUBSCRIBE!!!
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A massive thank you to Rolf for making his Cobra available to us
Post-production by Karston Chong and Thomas Holland
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Let me get this straight. I get BEATEN UP. And then almost thrown off the road by the car. And then humiliated at the end. And y’all are laughing and subscribing. Where’s HR
Know your role Lol
You'll be alright man. Not many people can say they drove a Cobra. RIP Voicebox though 😂😂😂😂
We are your HR
Hey this car sent you into puberty, that’s a plus😆
Hey your voice cracked and you’re probably growing hair on your naughty bits now James. It’s time we had a talk about what it means to become a man.
Honestly was expecting the review to start with something like
-"Hello, I'm Thomas!"
-"And I'm scared!"
© that shit! 😄
That just made my laugh😂
he really do sounds like he is
@@bennetulbricht9922 kkk
😂
"If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" - Mario Andretti
Not to ruin the joke, but it was Parnelli Jones who said that. You never know if drivers are serious when they say stuff like that, though. Sometimes it's just a psyche. But in this case, I think Jones was referring to the original Trans-Am cars in particular, which were a bit crude and unwieldy even by the standards of the 1960s. IIRC, Jones won a T-A race at Riverside, in which he actually passed at least one car by going off-track into the dirt (not grass -- desert dirt and rocks). Only a Trans-Am car or a NASCAR 'stock car' was robust enough to do that sort of thing. I guarantee you he didn't drive Indy cars in the way he described. He would not have lived out a single season, maybe not a single race, at 180MPH between concrete walls or ARMCO barriers, with essentially no driver protection whatsoever.
*Hell naw*
HALELUJA!!!
@@michaellorenson2997if it wasn’t Andretti who said that quote, someone better tell Kimera, because they have that exact quote on their website credited to Andretti 😂
I just finished mine. Got it registered and inspected today. Put 60 miles on it today. So many thumbs up and smiles. It's the most amazing car I've ever driven, and I built it!
That’s fantastic joshua! Hope you’re having fun with it!
His long did it take?!
@@deankruse2891 I received my kit December 2019 and it was registered June of 2021. I could have been done sooner, but I moved during that time and was unable to work on the car for about 3 months. Also, the DMV was a huge delay due to the coronavirus. They say it takes about 400 hours to complete the kit. If you're interested, check out the build school that Mott community college offers. You go from bare frame to driving car in 3 days. Granted, it's not an accurate depiction of what it's like to put one together yourself. Let me know if you are planning to build one, and I can give you plenty of tips that I learned along the way.
what was the final cost of all the parts?
@@paulleatham6830 Mine was $40k before paint and body work. If you have the correct mustang for donor parts, you could build it for less that $15k. It's all based on what you have, how much work you're willing to do outside of your build, and what options you want.
The entire history of james in the channel is him trying to get back Jessica....and I love it
who's jessica?
@@mybugatti100 that's the mystery
Now I'm picturing James in a tree outside her house. "That is Jessica and I'm James. Welcome to Extra Creepy Throttle House."
Great Throttle House lore.
Jessica is the reason James left England for Canada
I built my Factory Five (Mk III) 17 years ago. Pretty much everything y'all said about it is spot on, it is a hairy chested, loud, fast, and scary car. When out for a drive kids stop what they are doing and stare, women run to protect their children, and men stand at attention with a hand over their heart. With that said, I never tire of driving it, in fact, I watch my weather app year-round looking for the next 'Cobra day.' After some 70K miles I could tell stories for hours... Countless challenges by other drivers on the street, all but one of which I declined (but it was epic.) The five state, two day, 1000 mile rally I entered where rain poured for an entire day. I was soaked to the core and white knuckling the wood steering wheel through the entire state of Georgia, hydroplaning and oversteering all the way. While in this car I was 'hit on' by a pretty woman, the only time that has happened to me in more than 20 years. It is a raw, visceral, engaging car that you take seriously or die. It is a time machine, a dream maker. It is wonderful.
Thanks for sharing and you're a legend and a braver man than I to put 70k on it!!
I'm glad you drove it! It's my dream car.
I can’t wait to build one myself. It’ll be a while until I’ll have time and financially secure enough to start building one and I can’t wait. I’ll put it on my last will and testament along with any other cars I might build.
what kind of engine and transmission did you have in it if you don't mind me asking
@@gallants4527 351 windsor block bored and stroked to 427. Dynoed at 503. Holley 650 DP. Transmission is a 6 speed tremec T-56. IRS with a Tbird Super-coupe 8.8" pumpkin.
I rented one of these in Capetown, got sunburnt, Went def, back hurt, and it was the greatest day of driving in my life. Dream car for sure
Built a MK3, best project of my life. Time in the garage with family cannot be beat.
"I could get rear ended by a child on a tricycle and still die!" 🤣 I'm dying!
🤣🤣🤣
I can't see ever being rear-ended in a Cobra, it's always too far in the lead... THANK YOU CARROLL SHELBY FOR YOUR INSANITY!
What's timestamp
@@digitalvectordrawing318 7:20
That was gold
“And on the original cars, the shifter itself is kind of bent over and off to a weird angle, which is PERFECTLY NORMAL, in a lot of me-, CARS, Jessica”
I died 😂😂😂😂😂
Cmon Jessica it's perfectly normal
Waiting on Jessica's response.......
Who’s Jessica ? 😅 sorry but I’m new here
@@Gumbear93 Jessica is jo
@@vickykaushik8764 He didn't fall for it, unfortunately.
Beautiful car and most of all I LOVE how Factory Five has fro decades taken the stigma away from "kit car" and allowed people to enjoy theses classic designs and to be able to drive them ! Collectors can still have their beloved garage Queen but these cars are for driving fans
Proud owner of a F5 MK2 Roadster. Let me tell you: everything these guys are saying: completely true. It is a literal "legal race car" and gets people smiling and waving like you cannot believe. Owned mine just about two years, and that V8 rumble is just breathtaking. Anytime I have a rough day, I get in, strap down, turn that key, and smile like a child; I absolutely love driving it.
Do yourself a favor and get one.
This looks absolutely TERRIFYING. Gimme one 😭
LMAO!! My thoughts exactly!
@@maxcactus7 Cobras ROCK
It is I drive it without my drivers license and i almost wrecked it
@@kellenfisk6596 and i’m 100% sure that it was fucking worth it
They are.
Many many years ago when I was a younger I was working as a telephone repair tech and I still remember it as if it was yesterday...a middle aged woman backed out of a garage in an actual right hand drive AC Cobra right next to the pole I was working on. She pulled out slowly towards the main road, looking both ways quickly, and then matted it. Elevensies right down the road as I watched with my mouth hanging open...she caught second and chirped the tires then was gone. I could still hear the car for quite some time after she left as she was blasting along a curvy shoreline road heading towards the nearest town. About 45 minutes later I heard the car coming back...as she pulled in the driveway she smiled and waved, grabbed her bag of groceries and went into the house. Yes, I kid you not, she was using it as a grocery getter. Even the people who don't own a Cobra have stories to tell about Cobras.
I promise you, even people that don't know about Cobras or what they are... have stories about Cobras.
I seriously doubt the same type of stories will be recounted when a self righteous Karen nearly runs you over rushing to Starbucks in between soccer games in her Tesla plaid
I mean if you gotta get groceries you might as well have some fun along the way.
Great story!! Any idea who the lady was? Curious minds want to know... ;)
Well if I owned a Cobra I'd use it for the same thing, it has a trunk and is capable of going from A to B easily, so why not use it to efficiently visit friends or grab Cosmic Brownies? We can go to the track another day.
When I was a kid there was a guy in my neighborhood that had either an original or a very nice kit car. The car was an absolute monster, and when stopped at a red light next to him you would feel the cam lope in your body while sitting in your car, even with the windows up. I always wanted to know what it was like to basically drive around on a gigantic high HP motor with some seats strapped to it.....lol.
You guys really made me feel like I was experiencing the Cobra first hand. The humor put it over the top--one of the best car reviews I've watched. Great job.
In this episode: James becomes a man.
Sounded more like an eunuch to me 18:25
Well, not really sure if that is possible for either of them. Classic Low T symptoms.
James becomes AMERICAN
Best one yet!
@@Mgoblagulkablong ouch😫
One of the top 5 most beautiful vehicles ever built, the owner spec’d this one perfectly.
I like them in blue with white stripes, but that’s just my opinion
I like them with the original wheel and tire package. Looks absolutely criminal to not use it.
Was driving behind one yesterday...what a car! Tried to stay behind it for as long as possible. The looks, the sound..the presence. Cobras are forever!
I agree 100%, I am 57 and have loved these since i was a little boy. I am planning a trip to Ultimate Classic Cars in Texas and hope to buy a kit within a few months.
Im sure if you speced it you would have done at least something differently
Driving should be a visceral, memorable experience. It will be a sad day when vehicles like this are no longer to be found anywhere.
I've wanted one for years. Over those years, nothing but improvements with modern engineering added. They're better than ever. I've seen so many different videos about them too. And on that subject... y'all take the lead outright. Closest thing to a real experience with your driving situations along with what appears to be from the heart commentary. I know this wasn't intended as advertising the Cobra but personally, I want one even more after watching this. My commenting is done, guess what's next..... I'm going to Factory Five online to check 'em out... thanks guys...
The owner has nailed the spec. Brilliant.
5:59 No lie thats the fiercest downshift i have EVER heard. Sounds like a fucking lion.
Yeah, and not metaphorically... it actually sounds like a fucking lion! What an amazing car.
I had to replay it a few times, the sheer roar
No joke, my seven year old son came running in my room after that and said he heard something. I asked him what it sounded like, he said it was like a lion roaring. I had the pleasure of looking him in the eye and telling him "Son, that's no lion... that's a Shelby Cobra." LOL He was totally into it after that.
9:07 9:17 9:43 9:53 and so many.. This video of TH has one of the best sounds of joy.
10:07
My family owns a Shelby Cobra, my god is the clutch heavy and stiff. I drove it once after the clutch was upgraded and made lighter and my foot was still dying. Car is very loud, beautiful, and fast. Love the car
Love this. Just the right amount of making fun of yourselves without it being for the camera. So genuine
I hate to point out an error, however all original AC Cobras had independent suspension with Salisbury rear-ends. The 289's had leaf springs and the 427's had coil overs.
Yep thank you our mistake! We’ve edited the video to remedy it but CZcams takes like 7 hours to show the fix
@@jamesengelsman9369 Seven hours later and the original line is still in the video.
@@no1DdC is it? I don’t see it?
Keep in mind the 2015+ Mustang IRS components were the first that could handle this horsepower. The first three iterations of the Factory Five Roadster used Thunderbird IRS components and the axles blew up frequently.
@@jamesengelsman9369 it's at 6:50
Poor Jessica
Wait... ur the real autotrader!
I'm not really feeling that sorry for Jessica. She seemed to have been the type of nagging lady to have picked on a lot of me- uh, I mean CARS' insecurities...
@@bigmanmegee lmao wow, good catch. Whos jessica?
*Some girls like it bent.*
And Jame's face of sheer terror at 3:40 is all I need to know about how this car drives.
I see Cobras with some frequency in my area although I know they aren't true originals, but many of these look absolutely amazing. I love how the industry has kept this thing alive.
James starts the day as a young man and ends as a senior citizen.
Zowweee!!
Hahaha
A big American V8 through headers. The most beautiful sound in the world.
You guys are hands down, the BEST in the business with car reviews right now.
Keep up the GREAT work 👍🏼 😎👍🏼
With out a doubt the most entertaining 427Cobra review I’ve ever watched!! You two guys are hysterically funny while capturing the true feel and exhilaration of owning and driving this truly legendary automotive bombshell of a car. There’s nothing like and most likely will never be! Great job!
The first editor I worked for when I was 18 had two claims to fame. He was the last British soldier to be injured by a musket bullet and he bought the first Cobra in the UK and wrote it off on the way home from the dealer! Great video, thanks guys
Hahahahahahahahaa.
Legend
Absolute top lad
James' face when he floored it and the back end got loose....priceless. The face of pure terror.
shaked his head and said no no you cant. I played it back several times had me rolling.
Imagine spinning the wheels in 3rd when you're already doing ~60km/h. One little wiggle and you're in the ditch faster than you can squeak "And I'm James!"
That little downshift growl at 10:00 was so menacing!
A lot of this video resonates with why I love riding super sport motorcycles. It's so incredibly thrilling. The feeling of freedom and connection with the road is just unparalleled, and it's just all around spectacular. At that, it absolutely comes with incredible danger, and there were a couple times I nearly cost myself my life while doing things at speeds I shouldn't have been doing. I ended up selling my bike and got a truck to replace it, but God willing, I'm gonna get another one to replace it real soon. It's a thrill like no other.
Don’t give a shit - I am buying one in a few years as a retirement present to myself….
Love that energy
...and there are plenty of ways to tone the car down. You'd be fine using the old modular 4.6L, very smooth, solid 300hp for instance. But that's the cool thing about FFR Cobras, you can do whatever you want!!
No one said you shouldn't.
Each car has a niche to fill, was built to fill a specific need. Those needs don't always include comfort or practicality. You want a vintage race car that is wholly impractical, then get it, no one is telling you not to, no matter how much you want to feel like you're bucking convention.
This car isn't for me, but even with different priorities a guy like me can see the appeal of a fast, light, powerful, and downright beautiful car that is a snapshot of auto history. Shelby didn't give a damn for comfort or practicality, he built a race car, a fast and loud monster. So go play with your expensive race car and pretend you're being persecuted over it.
Get it now start the build then it will be ready and reveal it at your retirement party
Get one and drop in a 5.0. Might cost 10k but it’ll never die
Thomas: an era of history where everything was dangerous
Me: hell yeah 😂
Ah yes. The good old days!
Ah yes the age where so many people died in racing, lovely :)
@@3xoticG4m3r died instantly doing what they loved one of the best ways to go
@@3xoticG4m3r dont be a goof
During the Covid era I have watched a lot of car reviews and I mean A LOT, this is the BEST video to date on what is rapidly becoming the best channel on You Tube
"This came from an era, where everything you did.. was DANGEROUS." More true than a lot of viewers might realize, but truth was spoken. Hey-o!
That machine is the textbook-definition of brutal.
It's a switchblade knife disguised as a sports car.
@@andyb1653 It's more of a blunt hammer.
@@paulklp8262 All respect due, I disagree. They took the engine out of a blunt hammer, though ;)
VERY COOL!!! This Cobra build is only for someone who says the Viper ACR is to tame & docile.
I have never driven an ACR Viper but I HAVE driven a FF Cobra with a very healthy 351W and it was NO JOKE....a car that was just waiting to kill you at any opportunity where your attention wandered for more than a tic.....
Randy Pobst said the ACR puts the power down better than a GTS or TA Viper so compared to a regular Viper it should feel much more planted and neutral.
@@aryaahmadi4029 YES. The ACR puts down the power & grip better than most, but this little light weight over powered machine would be wilder & more out-of-control. Not necessarily faster around a track.
@@barrydraper Absolutely right. It takes a Formula1/Indie car driver to get the max out of a Cobra. (in my opinion)
Fear and respect to your vehicle is immaculate. You trust it capabilities and know you’re place while using it. Chef’s kiss….
I've had the chance to get behind the wheel of one of these. They are as good as advertised
Still waiting for "2020 GT500 vs Cheapest Terminator Cobra"
@Drone Strike Even a high mileage beat up terminator cobra still goes for $20k lol.
the early sn197 gt500 would be a better comparison.
They live that long ? Lol
@@AK-lw2jw How could I forget about that one, they seem so cheap nowadays that it shouldn’t be difficult in snagging one
I watch vids from almost every youtube car channel and I just have to finally say you guys are the top of the class. Better than even those with huge production budgets. Keep'em coming guys
@@moa-wg3bo definitely, savagegeese is so good too.
Been in love with Cobras since I first saw one in the 60s. Way too purpose-built for Detroit marketing dudes and beancounters.. I'm glad there's a hardcore group of people who still love them like I do.
Can't stop watching this video, best one yet on the Throttle House channel. Love the hilarious stuff you guys make on CZcams!
I love Factory Five. Watching build progress threads on forums and CZcams, dreaming and making choices on how you would hypothetically build yours, shopping for drivetrains. I have that kind of personality where I hyperfixate and have mentally worked out what I would do on countless project cars, and Factory Five is like cocaine for the obsessed car guy brain. Someday, Someday.
Oh yes.
I'm not the only one then! I've spent countless hours in car configurators messing with options.
I'm right there with ya
''It's f***ing Scary''. You know it's scary when the man who cried when he put his milk before his cereal starts swearing !
What a wonderful car! Great, tasteful build for sure. I'm sure having this made the son's wedding day that much more special!
This is by far one of the funniest and most emotional videos about a replica Cobra I've ever seen. With respect for the vehicle without the annoying drifting and smoke. Simply a summary of form follows function and the enthusiasm that can be felt at all times. Many thanks for this really exceptionally well-made video. Best regards from Hamburg
Fantastic. I owned one for several years. On a slightly damp road it would spin the rear wheels in 5th gear at 60mph. Kept you on your toes.
The beginning scene is how Australians get ready for work in the morning.
Not at the moment lol
@@peterseverin517 yeah most scared country on the planet now 😟
Didn’t your authoritarian government shut down the entire country for one “Covid” case?
Several years ago, my girlfriend and I spent some time detailing a Factory Five Cobra. Same drivetrain as the one here. The owner (I don’t know why) let me test drive it. Scared the SHIT out of me.
10 of 10, would definitely do it again
I went on a car cruise through some hills with a large group of people a few years back. Among the cars there were Ferraris, some Porsches, a McLaren, a Lamborghini, my Lotus…. And then a guy with this beautiful Shelby Cobra replica. We’re all blasting through the hills, and he’s having a (lightly spirited) cruise bringing up the rear. He was in no rush, he was just enjoying the day. I’m starting to understand WHY he was in no rush after seeing this.
I want to build one myself, what an absolute beauty.
This video is being shared in various Factory Five groups with positive reactions. As a FFR building/owner myself, I'd say it's spot on. Well done, guys!
Jesus guys intros are like fast and furious. More and more crazy by video.
the last few F&F movies have been garbage though. unrealistic action scenes meant to excite toddlers
What an epic production! Thank you gentleman, this was really entertaining.
Beautifully shot review and thought provoking.
And the last 30 seconds are good fun.
Always wanted one badly! Thanks for making this awesome video!! Although power hungry I would seriously consider using a 300-350 HP V8 engine to make it more enjoyable and safe to drive. No point to have +500 HP and be scared sh** to touch the throttle.
Yep. This car would be just as exciting and much more manageable with 300 hp.
NO Way! To quote the great Tony Montana...."Nothing exceeds like excess...."
“It’s like control every version of artillery ever made”
That’s a good line
This is the best car show since top gear UK
In 1968 at 16 years old ,I had a 57 chevy, black. I used to road race it with 20 somethings on the back recently tarred and stone roads of upstate New York. First, yes I was an idiot. It could jump. power slide around corners . Take down hedges in the first New York snow. Ok I did finally kill it before it killed me. Watching your video brings back many fond memories.
This is the most amazing video TH has done to date. Thank you for bringing to life my adolescent/ all time dream car, if only for a brief few minutes! Well done!
Now THIS is a real car
What a gorgeous car. And a great review. Thanks, guys!
These are unapologetic in an era of apologies. That alone makes these special and holy. Add all the rest, and they and the people who own and pilot them are well deserving of all the attention they receive.
Would love to see you drive the other, more modern models of Factory Five.
I laughed so hard at the closing scene... poor James!
It was 1965 and I was a spectator at a mid-California autocross event with mostly MGs, TRs, Healeys, Corvette type of cars competing. Then comes rolling in from the LA area was a black 289 Cobra towing a race prepared black 289 Cobra with Webers. Fastest car that day and won everything. At end of the end of the day the owner hooked up his race prepared Cobra to his tow car Cobra and drove off into the sunset. Absolutely floored what I witnessed that day and am not surprised over 60,000 Cobra replicas have been constructed since then.
You guys are quit easily my new favorite channel for auto entertainment.
Thank you for this perfect video! You encapsulated the total experience of driving this car. As a Factory Five Cobra owner, I absolutely loved this video! Good work, Men.
OMG, my favorite car and my favorite channel! Can't wait to see what you've done with it!!!
Just dropping in to say great audio editing!
Ever since I was a kid. A Cobra is and will always be my dream car...
"Someone's pooed my pants" 😅. Love you guys. Keep up the great work
10:07 that's all I needed to hear to convince me I want a car like this, that downshift!
I've had my 01 Lonestar 66 cobra for about 5 yrs now.
I love my cobra💕🙏🏼
That noise and those looks, they just work so well. Both are SO menacing.
One of the best episodes in recent memory. I really liked James' impressions, and how they were a combination of facing imminent death/complete awe and admiration for the beauty his senses were experiencing.
It looked like James was meeting a Bengal tiger for the first time, in the wild.
Thomas was fighting the urge to say he wants one, or at least hopes he still desires one when he is ready for it in 5-10 years.
Thanks guys for an amazing video, and also throwing in complements and respects for the Owner who put his life into the car, and taking care of it when it was probably just as scary to lend it to you for the video as it is to drive it 😄
I'm 70 years old and the Cobra is still the most beautiful exciting basic race car experience ever. My top of the heap choice since the car first appeared... Thanks for the view...
Its interesting that they both constantly have the look on their faces of:
"something is about to go horribly wrong"
I thought we got a glimpse into their poo faces.
The American Sports car Icons
-Shelby Cobra
-Dodge Viper
- Chevrolet Corvette
All three are works of art.
Ford gt
This is an incredibly significant episode for me, and you did not disappoint. Thanks so much for the effort put into these productions, it was a joy to view! 👏👊
It’s something you gotta see and hear up close in person to fully appreciate the magnificence.
Just watching old videos. You guys are awesome!
Love this review! Growing up, building and owning a Shelby cobra replica was always on my bucket list. I got older (early 30s now) and forgot about it for the most part and shelved it as something to do later on in life. This review has convinced me to change the bucket list to driving one once instead of owning, I can taste your fear through my screen. I think my 993 will do. Well done gents.
Its like Christmas morning waking up to a new Throttle House video!
Literally laughed out loud at the end, you two guys are absolutely wonderful!!
This might be my favorite review you guys have EVER done! Literally had me laughing the whole time :D
It's perfectly normal, Jessica!
i think this is the best sounding v8 ever. it just roars
Thanks for featuring this amazing vehicle
I have watched this review, at least five times, and laugh like it's fresh each time. Thanks for the fun and facts
I couldn't stop grinning through the whole video. 😁
Love this build, I've been considering a Factory 5 for a while but I already have an even more dangerous car. A 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye with a 13 B rotary. About 300 hp in a 1100ish lb car. Park it next to a Cobra and the Cobra looks like a SUV! On the turn signal the Bugeye also has a toggle but no light at all haha.
I had to google this, and it doesn't feel SAFE at all.
@@Maxime-ho9iv You are probably correct! One thing that might slightly help is the engine builder I'm working with is putting a computer in that will let me turn on a basic traction controller system. When I turned 16 my dad let me drive all of his other really nice cars but other than pulling the Bugeye in and out of the garage to wash and wax it I wasn't allowed to drive it until I went to racing school. Even after that it was made clear to me that if he heard of me doing stupid things in it or any of the other cars and wouldn't be allowed to drive any of them. We lived in a kinda small town, Carson City, Nevada, so things did get back to him especially when I was driving cars that stood out. I remember getting home and being asked why I had the top down on the Saab convertible that was my daily in the McDonald's drive thru while it was snowing lol. He didn't care he just thought I was a bit crazy! I Bugeye probably won't be finished till next Spring but the paint is finished so I think I'm going to put a video out going over the project in the next month if you want to see more!
This car has been my favorite beast since I met it watching The Gumball Rally, back in the 70s.
Love the title and the vibe of this video, nice work men!