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This vehicle is being sold at the Glendale 2023 as Lot No. R502. - The only car ever designed and engineered by Carroll Shelby from a clean sheet of paper and built from ground up- No. 249 of 249 produced by Shelby American, with dash plaque- Carroll Shelby signed carbon fiber engine cover  - 4.0L DOHC 32-valve V-8 engine- ZF 6-speed manual transmission- Centennial Silver exterior- Two-tone Silver and Black interior- Carbon fiber dash surround - Air conditioning- Power windows- Power steering- Dynamic suspension- Front and rear drilled and slotted power disc brakes - Factory 5-spoke wheels

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Arizona event, 26 January 2023. Offered Without Reserve | $140,000 - $175,000 USD Fully restored example of the ultimate Shelby Mustang, the GT500 âKing of the RoadâOne of only 356 examples finished in Highland Green over black knit vinyl luxury bucket seatsEquipped with the new-for-1968, 428-cu.-in. Cobra Jet V-8 engine mated to an automatic transmission Equipped from the factory with power steering, power front disc brakes, interior dÃ©cor group, shoulder harnesses, tilt-away steering wheel, and 3.50:1 Traction-Lok rear axle Accompanied by copy of a report by marque experts Marti Auto Works and listed in the Shelby American Automobile Club registry In the spring of 1968, Ford Motor Company answered Carrol Shelbyâs constant requests for more power with their new 428-cubic-inch Cobra Jet V-8 engine. Officially rated for insurance reasons at a ludicrously low 335 horsepowerâ25 horsepower less than the 428 Police Interceptor engine it was replacingâthe Cobra Jet was a true powerhouse with 427 low-riser heads, Holley 735-CFM carburetion, a 390GT camshaft, and high-flow exhaust manifolds. Armed with his new engine, Shelby reportedly named his latest model âKing of the Roadâ after he heard Chevrolet was planning on using the mantra and told his lawyers to beat GM to the copyright.The GT500 KRâs appearance was correspondingly beefed up to match its royal title. A new front hood led the way with functional louvres and huge, twin air-scoops along the leading edge, creating a true âram-airâ intake system with under-hood plenum mounted directly to a steel air cleaner. Built on 2 May 1968, this example is said to benefit from a full restoration and is finished in factory-correct Highland Green with dual white racing stripes over a black knit vinyl luxury bucket seat interiorâ one of just 356 GT500 KRs to wear this paint and trim combination, according to a detailed report by marque experts Marti Auto Works. It is further equipped with a full complement of performance and luxury options, including factory shoulder harnesses, sport deck rear seat, tilt-away steering wheel, AM radio, the interior dÃ©cor group, power steering, power front disc brakes, and a 3.50:1 Traction-Lok rear axle. A wood grip on the automatic transmission shift lever is adorned with the Shelby cobra snake logo, while a wood-print dash and console round out this gentlemanly muscle car.Listed in the Shelby American Automobile Club registry and accompanied by a copy of a Deluxe Marti Report, this well-outfitted and nicely presented GT500 KR is ready to dominate the road with its ferocious Cobra Jet V-8 and aggressive stance. All hail the King indeed.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at website in the description*.

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New 2022 GT 500 in Eruption Green with Ebony leather Recaro interior.   Rare Carbon Fiber Track package.  B&O Sound system and Technology package.  If you have any questions contact Macgregor directly at Szott Ford at 248 215 5107 or mbrown@szottford.com

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Arizona event, 26 January 2023. $3,000,000 - $3,600,000 USD A true triple threat: The only Cobra to feature on the Cobra Caravan, in a major Hollywood movie, and in-period competitionUtilized by Shelby as a part of their famous Cobra Caravan publicity tourDocumented as Elvis Presleyâs âhero carâ in the 1966 MGM Studios film SpinoutFirst owned and raced in period by the Formula One driver MoisÃ©s Solana ArciniegaRetained by the consignor between 1980 and 1993, then reacquired in 2006 It was classic Carroll Shelby, a delightfully mad idea made even madder: Take the already ferocious 289 Cobra . . . and âupgradeâ it with a 427. Fordâs engineering department assisted in redeveloping the Cobra platform to take the massive powerhouse, re-engineering the chassis to be five inches wider, and mounting coil springs all around. To contain wider wheels and tires, the body swelled with menacing fender bulges, as if it could barely conceal the throbbing 500 horsepower being produced by the cast-iron 427-cubic-inch V-8 within.Shelby intended to race the 427 Cobra in the FIAâs Group 3 GT-class, and planned to produce 100 competition cars for homologation purposes. But by the time FIA inspectors arrived at his facility, only 51 of the cars had been completed, and so he was denied their approval. He subsequently canceled his order for the remaining competition cars, with a total of 53 competition chassis produced, of which 23 were completed in full race trim and sold to private teams. These 427 Competition Cobras feature a number of differences that separate them from the standard street machine, including larger rear brake rotors with heavy-duty front and rear calipers, optional bronze suspension bushings, an external fuel filler, Stewart-Warner âBoosterâ fuel pump, a special 42-gallon fuel tank, as well as the front and rear jacking points and roll bar. Additionally, beneath the scooped hood, they had magnesium intake manifolds, aluminum cylinder heads, an oil cooler, rear differential cooler, and the intimidating, unbaffled side exhaust. Each was finished in primer, with a black interior, and air shipped to Shelbyâs facilities upon completion.CSX 3011, THE 427 COBRA PRESS CARAs documented by the Shelby American Auto Club Registry, this 427 Competition Cobra (CSX 3011) was first invoiced by AC on 11 January 1965, and then subsequently completed by Shelby on 14 May. It is recorded as the only example of the initial batch of 19 competition cars which was not pre-sold to a privateer racing team. By September, CSX 3011 had been painted Guardsman Blue with white stripes and fitted with FIA-spec Halibrand magnesium racing wheels. CSX 3011 first worked publicity duty when it was supplied (along with Ken Miles) to Jerry Titusâ Sports Car Graphic magazine staff, gracing the cover of their November 1965 issue after testing at Riverside International Raceway. In their words, ââ¦the 427 Cobra is a brute. There's no other word for it.â It was then subsequently included on the famous Shelby Cobra Caravan publicity tour across the USA. Paired with a GT 350 R, GT 350, Street 427 Cobra, Cobra Daytona Coupe, and a GT 40, CSX 3011 and the Cobra Caravan stopped in 12 major cities to celebrate the companyâs victory in the 1965 FIA International Championship for GT Manufacturers, and to promote Carroll Shelbyâs new book, The Cobra Story. By March 1966, it was surely the most photographed and widely seen example of the companyâs new competition model. Shelby derived plenty of sales from their successes in motorsports, but they also needed to get their race-proven cars out in front of the buying publicâin Ford showrooms, auto exhibits, and the media; CSX 3011 was a crucial sales tool of the latter effort.CSX 3011 further cemented its title as de facto 427 Competition Cobra Press Car when, on 7 February 1966, it was loaned to MGM Studios for the filming of an upcoming movie starring âthe King of Rock and Roll,â Elvis Presley. The resulting project was later released in October 1966 under the title Spinout, with a plot involving a single, road-racing musician who finds himself trapped between three different women seeking to marry him. CSX 3011 (then painted white) features prominently in the popular film as none other than the âhero carâ of the protagonist, Mike McCoy, as played by Elvis. Having completed filming 10 weeks later, Shelby American invoiced MGM Studios on 25 April for a grand sum of $12,595.INTO PRIVATE HANDSIn October 1966, CSX 3011 was finally sold into private ownership. On 11 October, Shelby American invoiced Formula One driver MoisÃ©s Solana Arciniega for the car, freight delivery, and a compendium of additional racing spares totaling $11,393. The order was placed via Ford of Mexico, and CSX 3011 was subsequently delivered on 15 October to Laredo, Texas in immediate preparations for a race Solana had entered. Interestingly, Solana specified the fitment of a dry sump lubrication system, Koni shocks, and shoulder harnesses.The talented Mexican driver had previously garnered much success while driving a 289 Cobra, and so this new competition model seemed a natural fit for him. Solana would race CSX 3011 several times in Mexico and the United States until he suffered a fatal accident in an unrelated hillclimb event on 27 July 1969. From Solanaâs estate CSX 3011 then passed to his close friend Juan Carlos Bolanos, who continued to race the car for several years until it suffered damage to its original body. In 1978, the car was tracked down in Mexico by Cobra enthusiast Jim Southard of Marietta, Georgia. CSX 3011 was then purchased on 9 April 1980 by the consignorâa noted Shelby Cobra collector and vintage racer, and brought to Chuck Gutkeâs Cobra Restorers of Kennesaw, Georgia for a full resurrection of the highest quality. This important 427 Competition Cobra was subsequently completed from the bare frame up with new alloy bodywork from Brian Angliss of Cobra Parts/Autokraft fame, as well as a new interior, chromed roll bar, white side pipes, and fresh coat of Rangoon Red paint. Per Southardâs correspondence, the 427 race engine found with the car in Mexico is believed to be its original unit. It was entirely rebuilt and fitted with replacement heads, a dual quad-barrel carburetor setup, and then reinstalled in CSX 3011âwhere it remains today. The freshly restored CSX 3011 quickly returned to the limelight when it was portrayed by Ron Caudle as the poster car for the 1984 Grand Bahamas Vintage Speed Week.The consignor retained CSX 3011 until 1993, and then having regretted its sale, spent the interceding years trying to purchase it back; he finally reacquired it in 2006. After exhibition during SAAC 32 (2007) at Miller Motorsports Park in Erda, Utah, CSX 3011 was submitted to a restoration back to its original factory specifications, as shown during its 1965â1966 publicity duties. The renowned specialists Cobra Automotive in Wallingford, Connecticut painstakingly restored CSX 3011 over the course of three years, engaging multiple marque historians and SAAC concourse judges as consultants. Invoices on file totaling nearly $300,000 firmly illustrate that absolutely no expense was spared in returning this important Competition Cobra to a state of ideal mechanical performance and historically accurate presentation. Newly restored, CSX 3011 debuted in 2011 during SAAC 36 at Virginia International Raceway, and promptly secured Gold Award class honors. As a carefully treasured prize of the consignorâs significant collection of Shelby Cobras, CSX 3011 has always been thoroughly enjoyed while under their ownership. Today, it is accompanied by restoration invoices, historic imagery, ownerâs manual, Spinout movie memorabilia, an original Cobra Caravan press brochure, original 1966 Shelby invoice to Moises Solana, 1965 FIA Homologation Form, 1980 bill of sale, and also copies of its comprehensive Shelby American documentation.The 427 Competition Cobras have always been the most desirable Cobras ever built, and ownership is a dream of many Shelby enthusiasts. Perhaps even greater than its 22 427 Competition Cobra siblings, CSX 3011 is truly a triple threat of Shelby significance: It is the only Cobra to have featured in the Cobra Caravan tour, a major Hollywood movie, and in-period competition. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at website in the description*.

1966 Shelby Cobra 427 semi-competition
Original, non-replica
 
Serial # available upon request.

Blue/black interior. Billed to Shelby American on 3/10/66; shipped to Los Angeles. AC Cars charged an additional £7 for acrylic paint. Shelby invoice #000872, dated 7/7/66, billed Hi-Performance Motors (El Segundo, CA) for the car: “1966 Cobra Street, Blue, $6,145.00.” It was picked up at the factory. 

This Cobra was sold to an owner in Hollywood, CA who returned to Hi-Performance for several minor warranty repairs over a five-month period. 
The car’s next known owner was located in Malibu, CA who bought it in ’74 for $7,000. The car, still blue at this point, was soon repainted red. At 32,000 miles Wayne Richards of Solo Automotive (North Hollywood, CA) installed a 427 side-oiler engine. After a number of years sitting in storage, Henderson offered this Cobra for sale in 7/89. 

It was purchased by an individual located in England at a figure in the $350,000 range. The car was loaded on a trailer and ready to depart when the previous owner apparently developed a serious case of seller’s remorse and came very close to canceling the deal, but he didn’t. Back in England, the owner restored this vehicle in his own workshop. The car was completely disassembled, rebuilt, and repainted red. A comp fuel filler, chrome roll bar, 7.5˝ & 9.5˝ Halibrand wheels, S/C rear flares, and chrome side pipes were fitted, while the 427 with 2x4Vs was retained. 

The next owner from England acquired this vehicle in 11/92 and almost immediately sold it to the next owner located in England. Shipped back to the U.S., the Cobra was placed in the 1/93 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale (AZ) Auction, bringing a high bid of $201,000. The winning bidder from Springfield, OH passed it on to another associate. 

Under his ownership the Cobra won the People’s Choice award for the Most Popular Car at the Cincinnati Arthritis Foundation’s ’93 Midwest Concours. The car was advertised for sale in the summer of ’95. It was bought by an individual located in Indianapolis, IN, who placed it for sale again in 5/97: “Red; 1,000 miles since ’89 restoration to S/C specs; beautiful condition. The car was acquired by Motor Classic & Competition of White Plains, NY. 

The current owner located in Scranton, PA bought the Cobra from them early in ’99, noting that it remained just as Donegan had restored it. This Cobra was featured in the 8/93 issue of Cars & Parts magazine and the 5/99 issue of Classic & Sportscar magazine.

*1965 Shelby Cobra by Unique Performance*In 1961, due to health concerns, Carroll Shelby was forced to hang up his racing helmet and began selling sports cars to racers around the southwest United States. Primarily focused on Maserati, Shelby decided fairly quickly that he wanted to develop his own sports car that would be equally at home on the street and the race track. The formula was simple- Shelby would find a lightweight roadster and place a large American V8 in the front, attach a robust gearbox and tweak the suspension to handle all the extra power. After approaching and subsequently being turned down by multiple car manufacturers, AC Cars out of the UK agreed to supply Shelby with a few of their Ace roadsters. At the same time, an engine program was developed with Ford agreeing to send Shelby a few of their high performance V8s for the project and by mid-1962, the first Cobra was completed. Immediately the car was a sensation and began demolishing competition at race tracks- the engines moved from 260 cubic inches to 289 and finally, in 1965, the 427. For the 427 engined cars, the entire chassis was significantly redesigned and the bodywork was flared to accept wider tires and side exhaust was added on the majority of the cars. Between 1961 and 1968, Shelby produced only 998 Cobras and they have become one of the most sought after collector cars today.As values of the original Cobras began to rise significantly in the 1980s and 1990s, the market for recreations began to grow. Although some of the recreations weren't particularly accurate to the original shape, there were a few that were done properly and looked just like an original. This 1965 Shelby Cobra by Unique Performance in Farmers Branch, TX is one of the cars that was done well. Painted in a classic color scheme of red with white stripes over a tan interior, this Cobra stays true to the original lines of the car and has an amazingly muscular stance, sitting on a set of Halibrand style wheels.Under the hood of this Cobra is perhaps the most important part of the whole car- a real Ford 427ci Side Oiler. This is the same engine that was used by Shelby in the original Cobras of the 1960s and was the most high performance engine available from the manufacturer at the time. This example has been tweaked for even more power with a set of aluminum heads as well as an aluminum manifold with dual Holley carburetors on top. The rotating assembly has been improved with a high performance crankshaft and Cobra-Jet connecting rods and a dual point distributor helps the car run great in all conditions. Behind the engine is a 4-Speed manual gearbox with a modernized hydraulic clutch that makes the car significantly easier to drive than an original. In the rear, a Jaguar fully independent rear suspension keeps the wheels on the road while providing confidence inspiring handling and 4-wheel Wilwood disc brakes slow the car down. Most people don't have the millions of dollars it would take to buy an original Shelby Cobra but you can have all the same excitement they provide for a fraction of the price with this replica. Thanks to modern conveniences like the hydraulic clutch and an upgraded cooling system, there is nothing stopping you from just hopping in this Cobra and using it all the time!Watch a walkaround video here...*Performance Upgrades*  * 427ci Side Oiler V8    * Aluminum Heads    * Aluminum Intake Manifold    * Dual Holley Carburetors    * High Performance Crankshaft    * Cobra Jet Rods    * Dual Point Distributor    * Oil Cooler    * Aluminum 7-Quart Oil Pan    * Hydraulic ClutchFor more information on this 1965 Unique Performance Shelby Cobra or any of our 150+ High-Performance, Exotic, Luxury, and Special Interest Cars always in stock, contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales consultants or feel free to drop by our 40,000+ sq ft of Indoor Showrooms in Bellevue, WA - Home of an Exciting Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, High Performance and Collectible Automobiles. With 200+ Always On Site, Nobody Has What We Have!

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Second to last Shelby 289 Cobra built Optioned from new with Class 'A' Accessories including five chrome wire wheels, white wall tires, luggage rack Matching numbers example with correct date coded engine, correct date coded aluminum T-10 transmission, frame, and body This trauma free example includes side curtains, tonneau cover, jack, and grease gun Delivered to Vel's Ford Sales of Torrance, CA, originally sold to A.L. Gassaway Just seven long term owners since 1965, 55,646 miles indicated on the Stewart Warner odometer Listed in the SAAC World Registry of Cobras  GT40s 

GUARDSMEN BLUESTRIPE DELETEBASE CLEAR COATVINYL DECAL KIT17 INCH WHEELS AND TIRESLEATHER INTERIORSPATS AND MATS12 VOLT KILL SWITCHBATTERY MOVED TO TRUNKSHELBY ALLOY MOTOR550 HORSEPOWER550 FT LBS TORQUEBALANCE AND DYNOED850 CFM HOLLY 4BBL MSD IGNITION5 SPEED TREMAC TRANSMISSION 600 SERIESSCATTER SHIELDMCCLOUD CLUTCHHYDRAULIC T/O BRGCUSTOM BALANCE DRIVESHAFT3.73 SHELBY DANA 44 POSI ALLOY DIFF ASSEMBLY21 GAL FUEL CELLCERAMIC COATED HEADERSCERAMIC COATED SIDE PIPESAUTHENTIC CAROL SHELBYH SIGNED VISORSHOULDER HARNESS BOTH SEATSLAP BELTSFIRE EXTINGUISHERHEATERDS FRESH AIR DUCTBILLIT BRAKE RESERVIORS

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Shelby Cobra CSX 4700 Series Chassis # CSX4819ENGINE FULLY BUILT BY ERNIE ELLIOT INCLABOR TO BUILD TURN KEY CARTRANSMISSION PACKAGEHEADERS AND SIDE PIPES HPC COATEDMATS AND SPATS RUGGED AND LEATHER DOOR POCKETSENGINE: SHELBY 427 ALLOY 4 BBL 467 CUBIC INCH600 HORSEPOWERENGINE FULLY DRESSED BY ERNIE ELLIOT INCENGINE DYNOED AND BALANCED BY ERNIE ELLIOT INCALL MISC. FINISHINGS INSTALLED BY H.R.E. MOTORCARS INCUNDERCOATINGFITTINGS AND LINESHOSES AND HARDWAREBATTERY, CLAMPS, FLUIDS, TIESFIRE EXTINGUISHERALIGNMENTKILL SWITCHELECTRIC FUEL PUMP,Â FUEL LINES, FUEL FILTERCARBON CHARCOAL EMISSIONS CANISTER FOR VAPORS5 INCH BARREL CLAMP FABRICATED WITH 5 INCH SHELF AND MATERIALSJACK UP COBRASAFETY WIREKNOCK FREE KNOCK OFFPU INSTALL AND KNOCK TIGHTFENDER UNDER FP WIRING AND ALL LINESOPTIONS INCLUDEDREFINISHED WHEELSLS MIRRORSEAT BELTS, HARNESSES AND BRACKETCATCH CANCAR COVERTOOL KITREV LIMITER KITTHERMAL SWITCHBODY MATCHING PAINTED LOUVERSCLUTCHFLYWHEELNEW FUEL CELL BLADDEROUR CAR ALSO COMES EQUIPPED WITH:CD WITH DOCUMENTED HI-RES BUILD PHOTOSBINDER WITH DOCUMENTED HI-RES BUILD PHOTOSSHELBY AMERICAN AUTHENTICITY CERTIFICATECOMPONENT LISTDYNO SHEETORIGINAL DEPOSIT FORM SIGNED BY CAROLL SHELBYPICTURE OF CAROLL SHELBY SIGNINGFIRE EXTINGUISHERTOOLS2 MASTER KEYS

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1964 Shelby FIA 289 AC Cobra Replica


FIRST OFF: A very important fact for this FIA rep Cobra and its value. Only about 10/12 out of 100 replica Cobras built and offered for sale today are of the smaller and more original 289 FIA or slab-side 260/289 Shelby AC Cobra's design. Making the 289 and FIA Cobras almost rare and exclusive as far as replica Shelby Cobras go. As the majority of replica Cobras that are FOR SALE are of the massive 427-body design and with multitudes of different engine configurations. And interestingly most of which are NOT the big block 427 motors. The smaller 289 body with its classic smaller and more fittingly (than the 427 AC Cobra) snout and the FIA modified body or racing version were the Shelby Cobras that earned their chops and/or made the REAL history for the Shelby Cobra. The smaller 289 Cobra and FIA model gave the Cobra as a sports car or race car its real reputation, its Shelby-Famous historic and iconic place in automotive history. The 289/FIA bodied Cobras also made Carroll Shelby famous enough for him to go on and help create the 427 Cobra but also helped him create two of the (other) most important and utterly famous automobiles in automotive history: the 1965/66 GT350 Mustang and the GT40, both as race cars and street cars. So, that said this replica FIA Cobra offered here is NOT one of the fire-breathing, insanely powered 427 Cobra replicas (that seem to dominate the market for them) but it is as you can see it's for a more discriminating group of Shelby Cobra enthusiasts. This one is the small block, smaller body of the original 289 and FIA Comp Cobra version. Tony's pics are really good, but this Cobra couldn't be captured in a mere picture. In real life this Cobra, for its color, wheels/tires, its stance, its beautiful look is beyond all words and pictures to fully describe. It is a perfect combination of efforts and components to truly compliment the man, Carrol Hall Shelby. The guy who gave us one of the most unique automobiles ever conceived for mankind. The Shelby Cobra just sitting still is an exciting animated and above all, captivating piece of art. And then just being takin-in by its overall appearance (when you come face to face with one) you just know why their reputation(s) are real, are worthy. The Shelby AC Cobra is truly the magical bad ass "object de art" to say the very least. If you have ever owned one, you know exactly what I'm talking about here, in trying to say about Cobra ownership. Even dropping the line in a conversation with someone who asks am I a car guy? And you reply, "well I own a Cobra, a replica Cobra". Your immediately put into another-world category. There is a completely new life-experience in owning a Shelby Cobra, believe me. This should be my closing line for the sale of this Cobra, but as much as l like to write, I love the Shelby Cobra(s). Their timeless design and their amazing-concept advantage over any other sports car. The Shelby Cobra is in a class of automobile all by itself. 
 
 
I am positive this Shelby replicated example will instantly cement a bond into your heart, mind and soul of what the real and original Shelby AC Cobras must have represented and meant to the first generation of Cobra buyers in the first mile you log onto its ODO. And today, I believe the Shelby Cobra(s) reputation has put the Cobra cars (originals and even the replicas) into a position that is nearly impossible to describe the reactions of people that do not own one when they see one. If attention is not in your game plan, not in your agenda, DO NOT buy a Cobra. But if it IS, that plus-feature is also part of the fun of Cobra ownership. There is nothing quite like a two-hour sunny day road trip in your tuned-up, well sorted-out Cobra.
 
 
As the Shelby 260/289 Cobras became near overnight legend from the combination of their look, performance and their overall statement. The small block 260/289 Cobra sports cars actually became the true to life legend(s) in their own time. As there was no high-powered sporting car offered in the USA in the early 60's that appealed to the American hot-rodder, real car guys, individuals with (a bit of) European sports car interests like the Ford V/8 powered Cobras. The Shelby AC Cobra was more exotic in looks alone than even the General Motors Corvette. As it was a true European looking affair with an American V/8 motor. And it was an overnight success. And why it was a natural move for Shelby not long after the 289 Cobras introduction and its overwhelming racing and street car success to modify the concept even more with a big block 427 power train and upwards of 500 BHP. As there really are (4) four distinct Cobra designs: the slab side260/289, the 289 FIA Comp versions, the 427 and the famous Daytona Cobra. But I can't believe that Carroll Shelby's real love for his Cobra sports cars was not born and forever instilled in his heart through the real success of his small block 289 Cobras. Those enduring timeless street and racing machines WERE and ARE the Shelby Cobras that truly established the Cobra for its historic trademark, its famous position in the entire history of all automobiles. A few less than one thousand original Shelby Cobras were ever produced. But its image, performance and its actual statement helped to launch Ford Motor Company into a completely new level. No car has ever received more attention (then and currently) than the Shelby Cobra, as it simply changed the world as we knew it in 1962. There is no doubt in my mind without Shelby's Cobra there would never have been the Shelby GT350 and without the GT350, I believe the Ford Mustang would never have been as successful as it was and still is today. In concept alone Shelby's Cobra was simply light years ahead of everything-automobile and was far-beyond-mere inspiration for many-a-car-designer, bean-counter or Ford marketing/sales promotional executives. Carroll Shelby's Cobras genuine magic was the most credible influencing-tool of the century to say the very least for Ford Motor Company. And today in my opinion as a car guy, replicated forms of them are also going to reach much higher levels of values. From monetary to just historic recognition. As the world is moving closer to the electric automobile, certain muscle cars, exotic machinery and Cobras are becoming more and more collectable and in that, more valuable. And Carroll Shelby? Well, without that colorful, talented and inventive soul, where would we be now? I believe strongly that Carrol Shelby got picked for the role, for the job of giving the world: The 289/427 Cobra Automobile. As a Shelby Cobra super fan, my allegiance and love for the Cobra automobile and its concept is more centered on the original cars and probably because I'm 77 years old and was there when the Shelby AC Cobra came to light and made such an impact on the world stage. It was a high-powered sports car with the right amount of everything. Can it be fully described in words? I think not. The smaller 289/FIA Cobra verses the intimidating and dominating 427 Cobra? For me the real winner is the original modified 289 as in the FIA Comp model, like the one offered here. But that's me. As it seems a bit more civilized high-performance sports car that can be driven on the street/track vs the garish snarling 427 beast-mode model.
 
 
And don't get me wrong a Shelby Cobra of ANY flavor, any model is almost beyond all-words to fully describe their amazing personality and statement. This replica FIA Cobra was built and created to capture that special and most important version of Carroll Shelby's original snake. As those original Cobras were not the 500/600 plus HP Cobras that are NOW seemingly mainstream entrants of the Replica-Cobra-Phenomena. But the original 260/289Cobras design was really the main focal point of an automotive story that became such an automotive legend and further makes it impossible to calculate the Cobras real impact on the world-stage. And also, that it has become a car that factually has been the most successful replicated automobile in automotive history. Which brings this article, story and AD for this replica Cobra full circle.
 
 
I'm sure the Cobra offered here will also (on paper only as in this ad) only appeal to a limited number of Cobra enthusiasts. Why? Most today seem to want the 427 bodied Cobras and with Hyper-car horsepower. But in real life (as in this Cobra sitting before you) this replica FIA street-version Cobra is a stunner, and you will find that it (always) steals the attention of its onlookers as they clamor around it with questions of its authenticity. Even when it's nestled in with as many as three to five 427 Cobras that (have) shown up at the cruise-in, believe me. And let's face it, there are NO BAD Cobras, their all beautiful, breath-taking examples of an automobile. This one is the sports car enthusiasts dream, the gentleman or lady's Cobra. But make no mistake, it is no wimp Cobra needing additional HP. This Cobra seems to be the perfect combination of efforts to amplify the fact that it is very close to its creator's intended original plan: to produce more of his Cobras for the street as the Carroll Shelby businessman car builder/producer Hell bent on getting his concept built and in production. The only thing I would have done different in creating this Cobra is paint it Guardsman Blue and slap white meatballs on the doors, you know... for flavor. But when I mention that to its interested parties, I get, oh no... it's really perfect in the Silver and the blood red racing stripe. This rep Cobra comes under the heading of Must See to Appreciate. But I think you get the picture and some of you will even appreciate my story, my ad for this car. I'm already making plans to build another one and for sure it will be the FIA 289 bodied Cobra. My favorite Cobra with their (near-exotic) curvilinear shape body lines and the snout, pure Cobra, pure Shelby. 
 
 
The low-slung stance of this Cobra for its overall statement is well expressed from every angle. It was produced to be a real tribute, an authentically created Cobra for a full-on compliment to Carroll Shelby for his modified 289 street-version Cobras. 289 Cobras that were street-versions of his Cobra race cars. As many individuals in the day who bought Cobras from Ford Dealers brought their Cobras back to Shelby American for interesting body and performance modifications. Carroll Shelby happily appeased their requests. This replica Cobra was created to emulate one of those versions. Those high-performance modified 289 Shelby Cobra sports cars that ruled the streets of Southern California's Los Angeles basin throughout the 60's. Shelby's Cobra was a colossal hit from the start and basically was a simple straight forward automobile design. But its V/8 power-source changed the playing field, and its concept went toe to toe with the world's best sports cars and today, Shelby Cobra originals and even some replicas are one of the world's leading collector-cars. I'm banking on this Cobra to be one of those examples.
 
 
On the COBRA for its technical components and the build history. 
 
 
As a street-version model of one of Shelby's FIA racing Cobras THIS replica is powered and offered with a modern-day pro-built small block Ford 351 Windsor V/8 motor. Dressed and finished to look original Cobra authentic. Recently dyno-tuned and calculated to produce 335/350 BHP to its special flywheel, 327-foot pounds of torque, delivering 273 BHP to the ground. And for barley 2,000-pounds, a road and track rocket, open top roadster, this well-balanced Cobra is still a challenging handful for most drivers. It was built and constructed with all the proper high quality valve train weapons. This powerhouse sounds solid, excellent and pulls like a freight train. Its engine build starting with roller-rockers, high-lift roller-cam, special Keith Black pistons, HD Comp-rods, HD bearings, re-worked crankshaft, special Aluminum heads, proper Cobra Aluminum intake manifold and the classic Holley 650-cfm 4bbl carburation, old-school authentic of course. An important feature: its Comp camshaft delivers a perfect snotty lope at idle that gives this Shelby snake just the right acoustics to make its signature statement even more impressive as a powerful and potent street serpent known as the Shelby Cobra. This pristine example has a real presence and the right amount of power to actually replicate Carroll Shelby's modified small block 289 Cobras. The downturned (air-gulping) Cobra snout and the smaller body of the 289 Cobra amps its sleek exterior and compliments the Cobras FIA muscular physique'. And yes, one could add a bigger carb and different intake manifold, make a few changes here and there and get more HP from its engine, but this rep-Cobra is close to Shelbys original modified-street-version small block wonder. More importantly it is a blast to drive and with an intentional power-to-weight ratio of Shelbys original 289 snakes it's as perfect as one can get to the 289 Shelby Cobra. 
 
 
This replica Cobras high performance motor is controlled by MSD electrics and fed by (premium-octane required) electronically controlled fuel pumps and is mated to a Tremec TKO 5 speed transmission, w/Hurst short-throw shifter, a Ram hydraulic clutch assembly, Jaguar IRS rear-end housing w/Dana 44 gears, all 4 wheels are equipped with Wilwood 3 pot disc brakes and big finned rotors that also incorporate Jaguars inboard rear brakes. And are fully adjustable for firmer/softer settings and to raise and lower the car are Gas-shock coil overs on all 4 corners w/duals in the rear. Flaming-River quick-steer rack/pinion, special powder-coated Pertronix exhaust headers and a special Jeff Hamm under-body tuned exhaust system. Trigo replica Halibrand 6 pin cast Aluminum knock-off wheels wrapped in huge sticky 295 and 265 15'' Dunlop SP Sport GT tires. Period correct Stewart Warner instrumentation, Raydot mirror, Simson racing lap belts, (drivers side only) adjustable Cobra seating. The cockpit is finished with Black carpeting and the Shelby Cobra FIA (padded) roll bar. The trunk area is finished and replicated as per FIA racing Cobras, (but also the car comes with a carpeting-kit for this area) should you ever chose to change this feature. This replica Cobra comes with all the proper paperwork for its original construction-build, all of its components, the new-build-restoration receipts and its manufactures certificate of origin. I bought the car a few years back to finish and restore (as it sat in a garage/barn for 12/13 years hardly driven) and it needed real attention. Many of its components ARE brand new. This Unique Motor Cars FIA body/chassis replica Cobra delivers the right horsepower, the right sound and the right look for a great impression of Carroll Shelby's original small block FIA Cobra. 
 
 
This 1964 Shelby Cobra has (only) 2,000 miles registered on its odometer, its state-of-the-art built, well-sorted out, properly set-up and finished to absolute perfection. Its striking deep bright silver paint surface complements its near blood-red maroon/wine colored racing stripe. This Cobra definitely harbors on the word magical. But we all know that even these replica Cobras must share some of Carroll Shelby's original Cobra DNA. And really why ALL Shelby Cobras, originals and even good replicas are so unique, amazingly beautiful and absolutely captivating. I'm quite positive if Carroll Shelby was still here that he would happily endorse this replica Cobra with his blessing, with his signature. More importantly, welcome an old friendship connected to this compliment Cobra. Back in the 70's I built a limited series of turbocharged European Ford Capri cars. As most know the Ford Capri was sold in the USA from Lincoln Mercury dealers. The special edition ROKSTOCK RSR turbo Capri II as it was called was often compared to Carroll Shelby's 1966 street-version GT350 Mustang by several automotive engineering editors of the day. As the ROKSTOCK RSR turbo Capri II's amazing performance and its handling achievements (were close enough to Shelby's GT350) the RSR turbo Capri earned and received much attention from the automotive press in the 1970's. And as a nice result, I met Carroll Shelby once in person and by phone was privileged to have had several conversations with him regarding the two cars back in the day (Google ROKSTOCK Capri if you're interested). As you can tell, I have a great admiration for Carroll Shelby. He has to be one of the most important automotive individuals in automotive history. Shelby's Cobra changed the world in 1962 for the automobile enthusiast(s) and his amazing Cobra set the stage for others to follow. I strongly believe there is NO car quite like the Shelby Cobra. Carroll Hall Shelby and his iconic Cobra did far more for the automotive world than could ever be calculated. And then again, no automobile has ever been more complimented, copied and replicated than Carroll Shelby's Cobra. I'm sure that he was happy leaving this world with knowing that feat, that incredible accomplishment in mind. And for all of us Bona-fide Shelby Cobra followers: Carroll Shelby will live forever. 
 
 
BOTTOM LINE: I'm positive this is a replica Cobra that you will be equally proud to own and to drive. For a first time Cobra buyer or a seasoned experienced car collector of Shelby's. This one has the real look and with replicated performance to give you the experience of an original period-correct 289 Cobra. And for sure if taken good care of, will only appreciate in its value over the coming years as in the: Shelby Cobra Guaranteed Value. This one's a real peach and roars like a lion. And sadly, but very true, and an important fact today; the replica Cobras build-costs are no doubt becoming far more expensive to build or create one properly. So, in closing (and obviously) THIS Cobra is not a priceless original, but it is an excellent/investment replica FIA Cobra that can be obtained for a fraction of the price of an original Shelby Cobra. As the higher costs to produce one of these are on the rise, I predict that like the original Shelby Cobras that are now over the moon in value(s) and ascending as you read this that even the replicated copies are ALSO gaining in their valued interests and increasing price tags. This replica Cobra was built, not as a hobby-build, but with the intent to satisfy someone else's particular taste and hopefully an extreme appreciation for a more original-like and earlier Shelby AC Cobra. This re-creation Cobra supports (with its construction) a small price to pay for such a huge step into an automobile that was and is so important to Carroll Shelby's automotive history. I got a chance one time to drive an original 289 Cobra. The replicas are truly better in many ways (all except their monetary and historic value) even Carroll Shelby agreed with that fact because of time, engineering technology and modern components. But in truth, the magic that comes from driving one of these can only be explained this way: There is NOTHING in the world quite like a Shelby Cobra... ANY version of Carrol Shelby's iconic design and concept. For sheer fun and drivability his replicas seem to be the logical answer for a Shelby Cobra. And also, why his continuation Cobras from Shelby American, Superformance and Factory Five are so popular. There is a long wait for finished cars. This replica FIA Cobra (and a good one) is ready, available and like brand new. What more can I say about this exceptional FIA Cobra example? I'm sure that I've said enough. It's your move now. Thank You ROK
 
 
This replica Cobra is Oregon titled as a 1964 Cobra. Words: Richard O. Kiser Photos: Tony Leckband

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2020 Shelby CSE Super Snake Wide Body
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Built on the Mustang GT Premium 401A

Iconic Silver With White Painted Stripes
Wide Body Package
Extended 7 year 70K Warranty
Paint Protection Warranty
Wheel and Tire Warranty
Full Body XPEL Wrap Protection

3000 Miles soft miles

Perfect Condition

Over 900 HP - Manual Transmission
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