Shelby 427 S/C Cobra '4000 Series', 1965

Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania

$95,000 - $115,000 USD | Not Sold

• 427-cid, 545-hp V-8 engine with dual-quad carburetion
• Tremec five-speed manual transmission
• CSX 4000 car that is well optioned
• Mileage is minimal
• Visually appealing red with black interior and white racing stripes
• Rollbar, quick-fill fuel cap, windshield wind-wings
• Header sidepipe exhaust system
• Halibrand knock-off wheels fitted with Goodyear Eagle tires

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The Shelby Cobra needs little to no introduction, it's the reason we have many of the performance cars we have today, it broke all the rules and firmly planted the United States in the international racing scene as a serious contender. Carroll Shelby's contribution to automotive history will always be one of the greats. As such the competition 427 cars have retained iconic status and today are must haves for collectors privileged enough to find and afford one. It is no surprise that the Shelby Cobra today is the most replicated car of all time, and is offered by many different companies.

The car on offer here today however represents an opportunity above and beyond the usual offerings. This is a true CSX Shelby Cobra, completed by Shelby American from the same jigs, hands, and workshops of the original cars. Utilizing every component the originals had, but with up to date and stronger alloys, tighter fitting accessories, and overall extraordinary build quality. These continuation CSX4000 cars are certainly a special offering from the Shelby works, and are as real and true as the originals producing all of the same smiles on those fortunate enough to enjoy one.

Offered in the classic Elliot Red with Wimbledon White LeMans Stripes, this Competition specification 427 Cobra holds true to its origins sporting the all aluminum 427 and fed by a dual-quad wedge type intake with Holley carburetors with period correct Stellings-type air cleaners. Power to the wheels is by way of a Tremec five-speed manual transmission. The wide deep-set Halibrand knock offs are fitted with correct Goodyear tires. Thanks to Bill Andrews of HRE Motor Cars, a very close friend of Carroll Shelby, this car was completed to his specification as the first owner. Complete with AP Racing Brakes and dyno tuned to nearly 545-hp.

The interior is very correct in many ways still utilizing the same style seats and tracks, Smiths gauges, a correct wood rim Shelby Steering Wheel and the ubiquitous chrome roll hoop.

CSX4092 is a rare occasion for the collector or enthusiast seeking a real Shelby produced as an original. Complete with Tonneau cover, car cover, and all of the elements one would expect in a real 427 Cobra such as this.

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