Shelby Cobra 427 1967
BARRETT-JACKSON - Barrett-Jackson will celebrate 50 years of The
World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions at its 2022 Scottsdale Auction, January
22-30, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. One of the most spectacular No Reserve
dockets ever amassed at Barrett-Jackson, including over 1,900 vehicles, will
feature a diverse selection of authentic Shelby Cobras and Mustangs, including
a true 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 that was originally sold in Scottsdale, the famous
Lance Reventlow 1962 Shelby Cobra and a highly desirable Concours Premier
Award-winning 1965 GT350.
“Carroll
Shelby’s name is iconic in the collector car world, and we’re honored to
continue to carry on his legacy by celebrating and auctioning these amazing
vehicles bearing his name during our 50th anniversary celebration,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson.
“Shelby American has built some of the most legendary vehicles of all time and
we’ve been fortunate to see many cross our auction block over the years. The
Shelby Cobras and Shelby Mustangs on the docket in Scottsdale this year include
some of the finest examples we’ve ever seen.”
The
1967 Shelby Cobra 427 CSX 3356 (Lot #1397) crossing the block in Scottsdale
was originally sold by Paradise Ford of Scottsdale in 1967. This vehicle
received a full restoration in the early 1990s at the hands of Mike McCluskey
at which time it was repainted metallic blue with white stripes and upgraded to
full S/C specifications. Upgrades include a revised dashboard and trunk, as
well as early taillights, an oil cooler scoop as well as widened front fender
flares and lipped rear fenders.
Commonly
referred to as the “Lance Reventlow Cobra,” the 1962 Shelby Cobra CSX 2032 (Lot #1382) is noted for its pivotal role in
the early days of Shelby American and is a true one-of-one. As the 32nd Cobra
scheduled for production, it was one of only 73 Shelby Cobras fitted with the
early 260ci Hi-Po V8 engine. Originally delivered in white with a red interior,
this Cobra was highly optioned, having been ordered with nearly all factory
available competition items. A longtime friend of Carroll Shelby, this Cobra
was originally invoiced to British-born American entrepreneur, racing driver
and heir to the Woolworth fortune Lance Reventlow. Reventlow owned the Venice,
California-based racing constructor known as Scarab. In June of 1962, Reventlow
ceased operation of Scarab’s racing endeavors and leased his shop and
manufacturing facility to Shelby for use in developing and building the Shelby
Cobra. Included in the sale of CSX 2032 in Scottsdale is the original rent
check given to Reventlow Automobiles Inc on August 15, 1962. Click here for Barrett-Jackson’s “First Look”
at the “Lance Reventlow Cobra.”
A
1965 Ford Shelby GT350 (Lot #1381) crossing the block is known as
“#257.” Finished in Wimbledon White with a fiberglass hood and equipped with
steel wheels, this Shelby has no racing stripes and a trunk-mounted battery. It
also features Shelby American-installed KONI shocks, override traction bars,
aluminum intake manifold, Cobra oil pan and exhaust headers. The interior of
#257 is black with racing lap belts and features a wooden Cobra steering wheel
and dash-mounted pod with tachometer and oil pressure gauge. In 2019, it
underwent a meticulous Division 1 Class restoration and in 2021, it took home
two Concours Premier Awards from the SAAC-46 convention in Sonoma, Calif., and
the Indiana SAAC Fall Classic in French Lick, Ind.
Another
genuine Shelby GT350 crossing the block in Scottsdale will be Lot #1395. This 1965 Ford Shelby GT350 was
initially a showroom car and demonstrator at the request of Shelby American
before being sold in 1966 to San Jose racer Jerry Mendes; he immediately sent
it to Performance Associates for the Drag Unit upgrades. Mendes set an NHRA
class record in the car by going 12.38 seconds at 110.83 mph in the quarter
mile. Never restored, Mendes kept the Shelby GT350 in storage since 1971,
making this Mustang an amazing time capsule for drag racing and Shelby history.
Click here for Barrett-Jackson’s “First Look”
at this 1965 Ford Shelby GT350.
“Not
only was Carroll Shelby a legend on the racetrack, he was far ahead of his time
when it came to the development of his Cobras and Mustangs,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson.
“Over the years, we’ve auctioned some of the most valuable and desirable
Shelby’s ever built, including the historic sale of CSX3015, Carroll’s personal
Super Snake Cobra roadster. We have another incredible docket ready for Ford
and Shelby fans in January.”
Lot #1375 is CSX4404, a 1965 Shelby Cobra
427 Super Snake that is one of only three continuation Super Snakes known to
exist and authorized by Shelby. The aluminum-bodied Super Snake roadster is
powered by a 427ci V8 engine and is fitted with twin Paxton superchargers
feeding dual Holley 4-barrel carburetors on a cross-ram intake manifold.
CSX4404 had only one owner and has been driven less than 25 miles. The car
includes its Build Sheet and the original Shelby Automobiles, Inc. MSO signed
by Carroll Shelby.
Other
genuine Ford Shelby Mustangs and Shelby Cobras crossing the block in Scottsdale
include:
- 1999
Shelby Series 1 Convertible (Lot #1330)
– One of only 249 produced. The Series 1 is the only vehicle ever designed
and engineered by Carroll Shelby from a clean sheet of paper and built
from the ground up.
- 1965
Shelby Cobra 427 CSX 1022 (Lot #1412)
– One of only 24 Shelby Cobras made to date with hand-rolled aluminum
bodies from England. It is a one-owner vehicle with less than 40 actual
miles and is accompanied by the original Shelby MSO signed by Carroll
Shelby as well as the Shelby Build Sheet.
- 1968
Shelby GT500KR (Lot #1424)
– One of just 1,053 fastbacks produced during the three-month KR
production run, this is the only KR invited to and displayed in the Shelby
American Museum and was featured there for 10 years. Professionally
restored in 2010, this vehicle would go on to win the “Trifecta” of judged
Shelby events that summer.
- 1969
Shelby GT500 (Lot #1317.1)
– Genuine Shelby serial #837, this vehicle is documented in the SAAC
Shelby Registry and is accompanied by an original Ford invoice and Deluxe
Marti Report. A California “Black Plate” car, this Shelby is powered by a
428 CJ V8 and 4-speed manual transmission.
Those
interested in being a part of the 50th anniversary celebration and registering
to bid for the 2022 Scottsdale Auction may do so here. Those interested in consigning
their collector vehicle may do so here.
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