LOT 22
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 CSX 4000 Series Chassis no. CSX4206
Sold for US$257,600 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 22
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 CSX 4000 Series
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 CSX 4000 Series
Chassis no. CSX4206
Chassis no. CSX4206
427ci Ford 'Side-Oiler' OHV V8 Engine
Dual Holley 550 Carburetors
502bhp at 5,600rpm
4-Speed Top Loader Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*A genuine Shelby continuation 427 Cobra
*Formerly owned by 3-time Indy 500 Winner Dario Franchitti
*Authentic, period-correct detailing
*Rare and desirable aluminum body
*Accompanied with handbook
THE SHELBY CSX4000-SERIES
Arguably one of the most recognizable sports cars of all time, the British born, American bred Cobra embodies the greatness of 1960s motoring, when horsepower and performance reigned supreme. Shelby's small-block racers mopped the floor with the competition on track, while the curvaceous 427 "Big Block" models cemented the Cobra as a performance legend and one of the most replicated cars of all time. Shelby American countered the thriving replica market by offering genuine 'continuation' series cars, complete with 'CSX' chassis numbers, official Shelby American MSO documentation, and Shelby World Registry recognition. While infinitely customizable, and offered with fiberglass or aluminum bodywork, these cars are recognized as genuine Shelby products, and typically command a premium over lesser recreations.
THE CAR OFFERED
Chassis CSX4206 is an outstanding, highly detailed 427 Cobra, built from the ground up with an emphasis on authentic detailing. The MSO shows the chassis was completed on April 24, 2001, invoiced to dealer All Pro Cars of Muncy, Pennsylvania. The first owners, Candace and Evan Harris, took a traditional approach to the project, specifying an aluminum body and a 427 side-oiler engine, built by Tony Feil Competition Engines of Raritan, New Jersey, with additional detailing and maintenance by Cobra specialists H.R.E. Motor Cars.
After 15 years and 8,277 miles, CSX4206 was sold to 3-time Indy 500 Winner and 4-time Indycar Series champion, Dario Franchitti. Dario is well known as an enthusiastic petrolhead, and CSX4206 met his demands for a highly authentic Cobra to add to his collection. After retiring from active racing and with a growing family, Dario consigned the car to Canepa, with 8,314 miles. He graciously signed a plinth on the dash, which accompanies Carroll Shelby's signature on the inner boot panel.
Of course, what's under the hood of a Cobra matters most, and this car delivers with a 1965 Ford NASCAR Side-Oiler block, with balanced, blueprinted, forged crank, rods, and TRW pistons. It also features cast iron FOMOCO heads, an original FOMOCO aluminum intake manifold with dual Holley carbs, and OE fuel log. The engine was dyno rated at a thumping 502bhp and 504 lb-ft of torque. Finished in Raven Black with black leather, black-painted side-pipes, knock-off Halibrand wheels, and Good Year 'billboard' tires there's no denying its sinister, purposeful look.
CSX4206 represents an outstanding opportunity to add a faithfully detailed, alloy-bodied 427 Cobra to your stable, and to make every drive an unforgettable, tire-shredding experience.
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