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How much does a Cobra sell for?

How much does a Cobra sell for?

This served to cover the intense engineering costs and keep it away from inexperienced drivers. Today, an unrestored original Shelby 427 Cobra for sale will start at over one million dollars.

How many 427 Cobras are left?

There is only one genuine, original 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake left in the world, and it just sold for $5.1 million. Ron Pratte put the car up for auction at the Barrett-Jackson event in Scottsdale after owning it for about seven years.

How many miles does a Shelby Cobra have?

This Shelby Cobra, CSX3239, is powered by a 427ci 8-cylinder engine and 4-speed manual transmission, and is documented in the Shelby Registry with comprehensive ownership history and showing just over 17,000 miles (title reads mileage exempt).

Where did the 1966 Shelby Cobra come from?

It was originally delivered in red with black interior, invoice #000344 dated May 9, 1966, to Koons Ford in Falls Church, VA, as a 1966 Cobra Street This was a completed cobra that had an engine fire and was disassembled: Paul Bennett first generation frame with Jaguar IRS installed with 4 piston wilwood di…

What are the upgrades on a Shelby Cobra?

There are many high performance upgrades including larger Cobra R brake calipers, Ford GT40 intake manifold, larger mass air meter, upgraded injectors, long tube headers, larger throttle body and more. Fresh engine tune, added hidden AUX port/iPod player and upgraded new staggered 17″ Halibrand-style wheels with new tires..

Is the Shelby Cobra 427 made of carbon fiber?

The carbon fiber in the wheel wells is wrapped around wire, to give it the same look and feel as the aluminum cars. The 427 was even built using the same parts and set up as the original side oilers. If you’re a purist but like the rest of us, don’t have deep enough pockets to own an original, this is as close as you can get.

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