{"id":274972,"date":"2016-04-23T17:46:52","date_gmt":"2016-04-23T17:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=274972"},"modified":"2024-10-31T15:27:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:27:40","slug":"1963-shelby-cobra-289-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1963-shelby-cobra-289-2\/","title":{"rendered":"1963 Shelby Cobra 289"},"content":{"rendered":"

1963 Shelby Cobra 289<\/h1>\n
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Combining the power of Ford’s short-stroke V8 with the nibleness of AC’s sporting chassis, the Cobra was the first largely successful English-American hybrid. The whole project was motivated by legendary driver Carol Shelby, who refined and raced the car with funds from Ford.<\/span><\/p>\n

In what some have called a desperate move, AC Cars accepted a deal to modify their Ace chassis to accept Ford’s V8 engine. They shipped bare chassis to Shelby American where they were initially fitted Ford’s 260 cu in. engine. The V8 worked well within the spacious engine bay, so much so, Shelby moved to the 289 unit in 1964, and the massive 427 with a new, stronger chassis in 1965.<\/p>\n

Since development was relatively simple, the Cobra started winning races from its onset. It had a tremendously good power to weight ratio that bettered with both the 289 and 427 engines. In a short time, the Cobra built up an impressive racing record and a purposeful 427 Coupe won the GT Championship in 1964 and placed fourth at Le Mans in the same year.<\/p>\n

Due to the early success of the Cobra, Ford was happy to continue development of their engines and pursue new interests. This lead to GT40, a super low racecar developed in both Britain and USA that upset Ferrari’s dominance in a major way.<\/p>\n

The definitive version of the Cobra (and some would argue the Ace as well) was the Cobra 427 S\/C. These were full-on competition spec cars that were unable to race due to homologation problems. Shelby sold around 30 of these cars which became America’s most capable and expensive road-going cars.<\/p>\n

Specification listed is for the 1964 Cobra 289.<\/h4>\n
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In Detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
submitted by<\/td>\nRichard Owen<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
type<\/td>\nSeries Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nFord 90\u00ba V8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
position<\/td>\nFront Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aspiration<\/td>\nNatural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
valvetrain<\/td>\nPushrod OHV, @ Valves per Cyl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n4727 cc \/ 288.5 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bore<\/td>\n101.6 mm \/ 4.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stroke<\/td>\n72.9 mm \/ 2.87 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n202.1 kw \/ 271 bhp @ 6000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n57.33 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
torque<\/td>\n425.73 nm \/ 314 ft lbs @ 3400 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body \/ frame<\/td>\nAluminum over Tubular Steel Chassis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nRWD w\/Salisbury LSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front brakes<\/td>\nDiscs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear brakes<\/td>\nDiscs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f suspension<\/td>\nWishbones w\/Coil Springs & Dampers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r suspension<\/td>\nWishbones w\/Coil Springs & Dampers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheelbase<\/td>\n2290 mm \/ 90.2 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front track<\/td>\n1380 mm \/ 54.3 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear track<\/td>\n1370 mm \/ 53.9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\n4-Speed Manual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~217.3 kph \/ 135 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 60 mph<\/td>\n~5.5 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n

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1964 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2208<\/a> – sold for $902,000<\/b> Single Ownership for the Past 47 Years, Just Three Owners from rom New. Documented by Exceptional File Dating to 1971 Offered with Factory Hardtop, Wire Wheels, and More.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>The Pebble Beach Auctions 2015 by Gooding and Company<\/a>
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1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2315<\/a> – sold for $858,000<\/b> From the Peter Klutt Legendary Motorcar Collection. Desirable Dual-Purpose Example of a True Icon. Documented in the Shelby American World Registry. Presented in its Factory-Specified Black on Black Livery. Essential Component of Any Serious Race Car Collection. Prepared as a Longtime Competition Cobra as Shelby Intended.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>The Pebble Beach Auctions 2015 by Gooding and Company<\/a><\/p>\n

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1962 Shelby 289 Competition Cobra CSX2011<\/a> – sold for $1,980,000<\/b> The first racing-specification Shelby Cobra sold to the public. Incredibly well preserved and presented in period livery. Single ownership for over 40 years. A favorite in the Andrews Collection, with numerous vintage rally outings.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>Paul & Chris Andrews Collection by RM Sotheby’s<\/a>
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1963 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX 2147<\/a> – sold for $990,000<\/b> Formerly owned by Ford Special Projects Director Jacques Passino. Original matching-numbers engine. Finished in its original colors. Restored to its original color combination of Guardsman Blue over a black interior.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2015 Amelia Island by RM Sotheby’s<\/a><\/div>\n

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1964 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2436<\/a> – sold for $979,000<\/b> Desirable Late-Production 289 Cobra. Single Ownership for 40 Years. Highly Authentic and Unrestored \u201cBarn Find\u201d. Documented History in the Shelby Registry. An Unqualified Sports Car Legend.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding & Company<\/a>
\n\"1098768-1024\"<\/div>\n
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1964 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2390<\/a> – sold for $1,155,000<\/b> Highly Original and Unrestored 289 Cobra. Striking Original Color Scheme. Former Owners Include Noted Cobra Collector Lynn Park. Low-Mileage, Carefully Preserved Example. A Fantastic Opportunity to Own a Truly Great 289.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding & Compa<\/a>
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1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX 2567<\/a> – sold for $847,000<\/b> One of Only 453 Street 289 Cobras. Late-Production, Rack and Pinion Example. Originally Finished in the Rare Color Scheme of Silver over Red. Displaying Plaques from Several West Coast Sports Car Club Events. Offered with Important Original Components.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2014 Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding & Company<\/a>
\n\"1085872-1024\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2421<\/a> – sold for $990,000<\/b> A exciting Cobra \u201cgarage find\u201d. Hidden away for 36 years. Clean early history, documented in the SAAC World Registry. Finished in the original colors.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>Amelia Island 2014 by RM Auctions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1963 Shelby Cobra 260 CSX2034<\/a> – sold for $2,068,000<\/b> Incredible time-warp condition. Very early example of Shelby’s Cobra. Documented provenance in the Shelby Registry. Only two owners from new. Great candidate for Preservation Class Concours showings.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2013 Quail Lodge Auction by Bonhams<\/a>
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1963 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2044<\/a> – sold for $924,000<\/b> Offered from the private collection of noted Cobra expert Lynn Park. First Cobra to receive a 289 engine. Two fastidious owners from new; less than 27,000 documented miles. Extensive original documentation, including letters from Pete Brock and Carroll Shelby. Complete preservation of original features.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2013 Monterey Auction by RM Auctions<\/a>
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1964 Shelby 289 Cobra Competition Roadster CSX2430<\/a> – sold for $1,485,000<\/b> Ordered New by Ford Special Vehicle Division for Racing. A Desirably Optioned \u201cTeam Specification\u201d Competition Roadster. Campaigned by Tom Payne at SCCA and USRRC Events. A Two-Time Entrant in the Bahamas Speed Week.Exactingly Restored by Bill Murray in 1985.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>Gooding & Company\u2019s 10th Anniversary 2013 Pebble Beach Auction<\/a>
\n\"1072444-1024\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1964 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2393<\/a> – sold for $819,500<\/b> One of Only 453 Street 289 Cobras. A Desirably Optioned Rack and Pinion 289. Single Ownership for Nearly 40 Years. A Very Pure and Well-Sorted Example. A Well-Documented Shelby Accompanied by Rare Original Literature.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>Gooding & Company\u2019s 10th Anniversary 2013 Pebble Beach Auction<\/a><\/div>\n
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1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2538<\/a> – sold for $852,500<\/b> One of Only 453 Street 289 Cobras. Wonderfully Outfitted Late-Production Car. Delivered New to Florida. Exciting Original Color Scheme and Options. Offered with Top, Top Bows, and Side Curtains. A Well-Documented Example.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>The 2013 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding & Company<\/a>
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1962 Shelby ‘Factory Competition-Specification’ Cobra CSX2032<\/a> – did not sell for $710,000<\/b> Originally owned by Grand Prix driver and Scarab founder Lance Reventlow. Built to factory competition specification with unusual options. Known ownership history from new. Superb, concours quality presentation with numerous purposeful upgrades.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2013 Arizona Auction by RM<\/a><\/p>\n

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1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2509<\/a> – sold for $1,320,000<\/b> One of Only 453 Street 289 Cobras. Wonderfully Undisturbed, Time-Capsule Example. Late-Production Car with Rare Factory Performance Features. Exciting Original Color Scheme and Options. Less than 37,000 Miles and Just Four California Owners from New. Exceptional, Well-Documented History. 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance FIVA Award Winner. Offered with Original Owner\u2019s Handbook, Extensive History File, and Shelby American Paperwork.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>The 2013 Scottsdale Auctions by Gooding & Company<\/a><\/p>\n

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1965 Shelby Cobra 289 Roadster CSX2428<\/a> –<\/b><\/p>\n

Rare highly optioned Cobra. Rebuilt original engine. Rare dual quad induction system. Authentic Cobra 2×4 intake. Two Carter AFB carburetors. OE style air cleaners. Desirable rack and pinion steering system. New clutch and plate. Powdercoated headers and mufflers. New Michelin tires. Hardtop and side curtains. Billed 5\/7\/64 to Shelby American. Shipped 5\/15\/64 to LA aboard the SS Alblasserdyk. Invoiced 8\/5\/64 to Foreign Car Center in Birmingham, AL. Same owner since 1984 and listed in registry.<\/div>\n

Auction Source: <\/b>2012 Daytime Auction by Mecum<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"1047692\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Mk II CSX2167<\/a> – sold for $627,000<\/b> Original Ford New York District Office sales promotion car. Fully-documented with SAAC registry; indicates 30,500 miles from new. Finished in Guardsman Blue\/Black interior, with top and side-curtains.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>Monterey 2012 by RM Auctions<\/a>
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1963 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2048<\/a> – sold for $522,500<\/b> Early \u201cFord Custom Caravan\u201d history; owners include Ford\u2019s Jacques Passino. Documented in the Shelby American World Registry; single ownership from 1971 \u2013 2011. Freshly and correctly restored by Cobra expert Geoff Howard, of Accurate Restorations. Highly desirable early-production Cobra.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>Monterey 2012 by RM Auctions<\/a>
\n\"1047526\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Mk II CSX2356<\/a> – sold for $792,000<\/b> One lady owner from new, with fully documented history. California black plate car; parked in 1987 with 38,762 original miles. Includes rare factory hardtop, side-curtains, tonneau, some tools, and original spare tire.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>Monterey 2012 by RM Auctions<\/a><\/div>\n
\"1047512\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1964 Shelby 289 Competition Cobra CSX2290<\/a> – sold for $1,320,000<\/b> Early 289 Cobra upgraded for racing by Shelby American in 1964. Extensive privateer racing history and highly documented provenance. Driven by Chuck Parsons for J. Randy Hilton in 1964 and by Monte Shelton in 1965. Completely restored from 1988\u20131991; presented in 1964 racing livery and specs. Eligible for today\u2019s most prestigious and desirable vintage-racing events.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>Monterey 2012 by RM Auctions<\/a>
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1963 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2197<\/a> – did not sell for $540,000<\/b> Early 289 Cobra with extensive history. Documented restoration by Cobra expert Bill Kemper. Under 10,000 miles from new, with Class \u201cA\u201d options; MSRP $5,195.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2011 Monterey Auction by RM<\/a><\/div>\n
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1964 Shelby Cobra 289 Roadster CSX2485<\/a> – <\/b><\/p>\n
CSX2485 is still equipped with its original soft-top, Smiths heater and Stewart-Warner gauges, among many other original features. While the engine block is not original to the car, it is identical to the original unit, including the correct date codes, and is fitted with the original intake manifold, valve covers and oil pan. The car is currently fitted with period-correct wire-spoke wheels. As offered today, CSX 2485 is an outstanding candidate for complete restoration, or it can simply be preserved \u201cas is.\u201d<\/div>\n

Auction Source: <\/b>2011 Monterey Auction by RM<\/a>
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1963 Shelby Cobra 289 Factory Team Car CSX2129<\/a> – sold for $2,585,000<\/b> The Ken Miles and Bob Bondurant Cobra. An Exceptionally Original Factory-Team Car. Superb Racing History with Podium Finishes and Class Wins in FIA, USRRC and SCCA Competition. 2nd Overall at the Bridgehampton FIA Double 500. Displayed by Ford at the 1964 New York World\u2019s Fair. Just One Owner Since 1968. Exceptional Restoration to Period-Correct Presentation. Mostly Original Aluminum Bodywork. One of the Most Significant Competition Cobras.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2011 Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding & Company<\/a><\/p>\n

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1963 Shelby Cobra CSX2096<\/a> – sold for $490,000<\/b> The Shelby Demonstrator. Kept by Shelby as a demo for 15 months. Finished with Group A accessories. Chrome knock-off wheels. Early Flathead Cobra emblems. Retains early production shifter knob. Documented in the Shelby Registry.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2011 Mecum Indy Spring Classic<\/a>
\n\"986940\"<\/div>\n
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2485<\/a> – <\/b><\/p>\n
As presented, CSX 2485 displays a lovely patina, representative of its storied and well-known history.
\nMoreover, the car is still equipped with its original soft-top, Smiths heater and Stewart Warner gauges, among many other original features. While the engine block is not original to the car, it is identical to the original, including the correct date codes, and is fitted with the original intake manifold, valve covers and oil pan. For a period of time the car was fitted with Halibrand wheels, but they have been replaced with period-correct wire wheels and tires. CSX 2485 is an outstanding candidate for complete restoration or simply to be preserved as is.<\/div>\n

Auction Source: <\/b>2011 Amelia Island Auction by RM Auctions<\/a>
\n\"986511\"<\/div>\n

1962 AC Cobra CSX2025<\/a> – did not sell for $400,000<\/b> The 1962 Paris and London Show Car. Noteworthy European Motor-Show History. Originally Finished in Steel Grey over Blue. Interesting SCCA Racing Pedigree. A One-Owner Car for the Past 35 Years. Retains Many Early-Production Features. Offered with Weather Equipment and Extensive History File. Documented by the World Registry of Cobras & GT40s. Very Honest and Genuine Example of the Early Cobra.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2011 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding & Company<\/a><\/div>\n

\"979610\"<\/div>\n

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964 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2289<\/a> –<\/b><\/p>\n
CSX 2289 was sent to Shelby American in January 1964. This rack-and-pinion car was just one of 22 to be finished with this striking bright blue exterior over red leather. The car, however, remained with Shelby for just over a year in service as a company demonstrator. CSX 2289 was used in various promotional capacities that included running demonstration laps at Southern California\u2019s Riverside Raceway.<\/div>\n

Auction Source: <\/b>2011 Scottsdale Auction by Gooding & Company<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"955874\"<\/div>\n
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1964 Shelby Cobra USRRC Roadster CSX2557 <\/a> – <\/b><\/p>\n
Ex-Shelby Team car. One of only six USRRC cars built. One of the most original and unmolested of all the famed Shelby Cobra 289 race cars. One of only two of the USRRC Cobras completed with dual side pipes on each side of the car, it was entered in the season-ending FIA race, the Bridgehampton Double 500 in September 1964. Driven there by Charlie Hayes, it failed to finish when a carburetor drain plug worked loose, dumping its fuel on the track and emptying the tank on lap 48 of the 110-lap race. Thereafter, it was retained by Shelby American as a spare until it was sold in April 1966 to Richard Roe, who raced it in SCCA A\/Production during 1966 and then sold it to Murray Kellner in Locanto, Florida, who continued its U.S. racing although with unknown results. Its subsequent history is known and documented in the \u201cSAAC World Registry.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Auction Source: <\/b>RM Auctions’ 2010 Sports & Classics of Monterey<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This superbly efficient Cobra, with the first chassis export number, was delivered new to Chardonnet in France, and shown at the Paris Motor Show the same year. Its first owner was Mr Leman. It was subsequently with Mr Afchain, who had it fully restored in his workshops. It must have had another owner in the meantime. Mr Afchain consigned it for auction with Poulain-Le Fur in December 1992, when it was bought by its current owner.<\/div>\n

Auction Source: <\/b>2010 Artcurial Sport & GTs au Mans Classic<\/a>
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1963 Shelby Cobra 289<\/a> – sold for $550,000<\/b> Beautifully Presented And Complete With An Extensive History File. A Well-Known And Highly Competitive Cobra Race Car. A Fully Documented, Well-Sorted Cobra Ready For The Best Vintage Racing Events. Shelby\u2019s Most Desirable Sports Racing Car.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2008 Monterey Preview<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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