1965 Shelby Cobra 289 R&P

VIN: CSX2421

$990,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 8, 2014

  • Lot

    179

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    CSX2421

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Odometer

    41792 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    271

  • Induction

    1x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Ivory

  • Generation

    1962-1967 Shelby Cobra

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Silver painted wire wheels, Eagle GT4 tires, grille and trunk guards, wind wings, original top and side curtains, leather interior.

Condition

New wire wheels and tires Thin chrome, good 1970s paint and interior Underbody is lightly used Stored in 1978 by the owners since 1974, Bill and Kathy Armstrong, and remained there until recently A charming storage unit find in very well preserved and presentable condition

Market commentary

Another Cobra in the Barn find, but in unusually good and well preserved condition. Never been apart, which should after suitable maintenance present some marvelous driving experiences. The price it brought here at Amelia Island is entirely appropriate for its condition, specification and history in the current market.

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