SOLD on October 27, 2018
$158,995

1965 Shelby Cobra

Vehicle Details

Year
1965
Make
Shelby
Model
Cobra

Listing Description

1965 Shelby Cobra CSX6035 in beautiful condition inside and out. This was the 35th CSX6000 car produced and is finished Guardsman Blue with Wimbledon White stripes and shows ONLY 777 MILES SINCE BUILT on November 19th, 2009. This car features the highly desirable Aluminum 452ci V8 mated to the optional 5 speed manual trans. This $25k engine option was completely built and documented by the Carroll Shelby Engine Company.  The list of some of the equipment:  Aluinum Shelby 452ci 513hp V8 (Dyno Verification Sheet Signed By Carol Shelby!)  Tremec TKO600 5 Speed Manual Transmission  Dual Side Pipe Exhaust  Glove Box Signed by Carroll Shelby  15'' Winged Knock-Off Style Wheels Shelby CSX Engine S/N & Chassis S/N stamped by Shelby on Same Plate (RARE)  The exterior on the car is beautiful and is finished in Guardsman Blue with Wimbledon White Stripes. This cobra retains all of its paint from the factory! The body is arrow straight and all body lines are correct with no evidence of any collisions or previous work. The undercarriage is in good condition and is as clean as the day this car was built. The side pipes are original as they were ordered as an option when the car was built. The 15' 'knock off' wheels are wrapped in their original tires which have lost some of the original lettering but are in excellent condition as the car has always been stored in a climate controlled environment. The interior is in mint original shape all around. The black vinyl seats (correct to original 1965 spec) have no tears or ware spots and look great. Both door panels, console, dash and carpet are very good condition. The Shelby wood steering wheel has been well preserved and shines like new! All Shelby gauges and switches are functional. This Cobra was ordered with a glove box and it has been autographed by Carroll Shelby! Mechanically, this Cobra runs great. The 452ci V8 is a very fast motor and this Snake FLYS! The motor was based as a legendary 427ci and bored and stroked out to 452ciDoors: 2
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