The ford shelby cobra concept was a continuation of fords effort to bring back the retro sports cars that had been successful in the 1960s, including the ford gt40 and the fifth generation ford mustang. Trade in for this 1965 shelby cobra 289 fia as one of the largest classic car dealerships in the world, we are always looking for new inventory. Driving clip of the 289 to the scat shelby cobra association texas. Each will be painted viking blue with fia stripes and roundels. Updated weekly, the kelley blue book fair purchase price shows you what others have been paying for this car recently. The shelby cobra 289 fia adds a new dash and widened front and rear fenders, 15inch standard alloy wheels and dual piston shelby calipers. The shelby mustang is a highperformance variant of the ford mustang which was built by shelby american from 1965 to 1968, and from 1969 to 1970 by ford. It has been restored to its original shelby team appearance in guardsman blue with. This 50th anniversary shelby cobra is a genuine registered shelby cobra, made and authenticated by shelby american, inc. Theshelby cobra 289fiausrrc were the most successful and celebrated racing cobras of all time.
Painted in viking blue with maroon team nose stripe. The car came to be after american automotive designer carroll shelby wrote to ac in 1961 asking if they would build him a car modified to accept a v8 engine. Edlebrock headers and intake, ceramic coated headers, side piipes and intake. For a short period the film advances through glimpses of the cobras golden years 196265 when those lil shelbyac 289 cobra roadsters and the peter brockdesigned daytona coupes utterly thrashed and dominated fia road racing against all competition. This edition is a replica of the small block cobra fia version race car that competed against the brands like aston martin, jaguar and corvette competed in the 1964 world manufacturers championship. Shelby parts and restoration original shelby specialist. Display cases contain shelbyinspired toys that share space with books and other. Shelby cobra 289 fia 50th anniversary edition introduced. Also included are front and rear fia cobra emblems, 50th anniversary side badging and an engine plate with shelby csx identification number. The new model pays homage to its predecessor with its curved frame and round details. The oiltowater intercooler must be removed from the block and a custom blockoff plate made. Sep 5, 2014 this pin was discovered by ol phartz partz. In celebration of the 289 race cars, shelby american will now offer a limitededition continuation shelby 289 fia cobra csx7000 painted viking blue and sporting fia stripes and roundels.
A member of our sales department will be in touch within 24 hours. Used 2014 volkswagen jetta sportwagen for sale near me. Colorado is home to a collection of classic shelby muscle cars. Shelby american celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 289powered cobras with a limited run of 50 289 fia models.
Jan 30, 2014 the shelby cobra 289 fia is being offered in a viking blue body color with arctic white stripes. Stunningly beautiful dark blue shelby cobra 289 fia. Shelby american and superformance to debut special edition cobra at bj by sgt1171. Shop with edmunds for perks and special offers on used cars. Jan 20, 2014 it was 50 years ago that shelby american introduced the fia version of the small block cobra, the 289 fia cobra, which would eventually go to compete alongside the likes of aston martin and jaguar. Jim cowles opened shelby parts and restoration, llc in 1978 and has been operating fulltime in green bay, wi ever since. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 509 2014 jetta sportwagen models nationwide. Jan 17, 2014 the new shelby csx7000 is available in fiberglass or aluminum and all the units are painted in viking blue. We are also a dealer of shelby automobile csx cobra s.
Quick spin article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Auction results and sales data for 1964 shelby cobra 289. The shelby cobra 289 fia looks like something from an episode of speed racer, and is a beautiful gift that. Both models use the cobra emblem, similar paint scheme, and the optional cobra valve covers on many gt350s that were part of a marketing. Usrrc shelby 289 cobra roadster profile, history and photos. This 2012 shelby gt350 convertible in kona blue is a rare beauty. Designed to mimic the design of the 1964 shelby 289 fia cobra, the. Shelby fia 289 cobra ac cobra, classic racing cars, shelby. Shop 2014 volkswagen jetta sportwagen vehicles for sale at cars. Both the engine and transmission are from blue print. See more ideas about ac cobra, ford gt and shelby car. In 1964, carroll shelby and shelby american introduced the fia version of the smallblock cobra, which competed in the 1964 world manufacturers championship series against aston martin, jaguar and corvette.
Fia roadster ac cobra cobra ferrari wars book, the. It was 50 years ago that shelby american introduced the fia version of the small block cobra, the 289 fia cobra, which would eventually go to compete alongside the likes of aston martin and jaguar. This absolutely beautiful, well maintained, 427sc cobra replica has only 19,000 miles. Legal for all east coast, some west coast racing venues.
Used 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500 coupe 2d kelley blue book. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. In 1999, a limited edition run of 25 289 fia cobras were planned. The ac cobra, also known as the shelby cobra, is a british sports car powered by a ford v8 that has been produced intermittently in both the uk and the united states since 1962. Exacting replica of a shelby 289 fia cobra by superformance you will hear explanation of why the monza fuel filler cap has a shield in front also why there are symmetrical dents in the trunk. The images shown are representations of the 1964 shelby cobra 289 and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction.
This special cobra is offered exclusively in viking blue with arctic white fia stripes and roundels. The 50th anniversary fia shelby cobra will be introduced at the annual barrettjackson auction in scottsdale, ariz, on friday, jan. This fia 289 era is a recreation of one of the 5 team cobras that won the fia world championship in 6465. Jan 24, 2014 csx 50th anniversary carroll shelby cobra roadster csx8000 series for sale.
Also included are front and rear fia cobra emblems, 50th anniversary side badging and an. Shelby american announces 50th anniversary 289 fia cobra. Sam keller attends the 30th motor muster, a weekendlong festival celebrating vehicles produced from 19331978. Shelby american, the subsidiary of carroll shelby international has announced the launch of a limitededition 50th anniversary fia cobra.
Jack was the only shelby mechanic who completed all the 1964 european races with the team. Using a magnafluxed and correctly datecoded c5ae original ford block as our foundation, we build the highest quality cobra race engine available anywhere. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The new shelby csx7000 is available in fiberglass or aluminum and all the units are painted in viking blue. Jan 23, 2014 shelby american, the subsidiary of carroll shelby international has announced the launch of a limitededition 50th anniversary fia cobra. Profile, history and photos of the exshelby team 289 cobra roadster. Engine bay interior and exterior all in excellent condition. Shelby cobrareplica classics for sale classics on autotrader. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the cult car the fia cobra, shelby american presents the cobra 289 fia. Used 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500 coupe 2d pricing. Small block dart racing engine 547 hp 510 tq 8500 rpm. This is jack hoare in my kirkham cobra in front of my home in paradise valley, arizona, january 2014.
A 6foottall photo of carroll shelby looms large over the entrance of the. If you are interested in trading your high quality car for one of ours, simply fill out this form. Shelby 289 fia cobra csx7000 50th anniversary in detail. Shelby parts and restoration original shelby specialist for. Shelby cobra fifty years is a complete history of shelbys cobra sports cars. There were 16 of these original fia serpents built by carroll shelby, all in 1964. Shelby cobra classics for sale classics on autotrader. To satisfy fia requirements, shelby had to modify the championship. The plan was to install the new ford 427 cubic inch engine into the car, but before this could happen the space frame needed to be redesigned using 4 inch steel tube in place of the original 3 inch tubing.
The shelby cobra 289 fia is being offered in a viking blue body color with arctic white stripes. For the 50th anniversary of the most decorated cobra roadsters ever built, shelby american introduced the 50th anniversary shelby cobra 289 fia roadsters. Shelby cobra mkiii the mkiii would be the final iteration of the cobra, it would also be the quickest and most powerful. In 2014, shelby american announced a limited edition production of 50 cars for the 50th anniversary of the original 427 shelby cobra. It was a difficult and expensive project, requiring new reducedwidth footboxes, modified steering column and pedals. View detailed pictures that accompany our shelby cobra 289 fia. These supported the new cobra daytona coupe throughout many legs of the season. In 2014, shelby american announced a limited edition production of 50 cars for the 50th anniversary of the original 427. These cars are often called cobras, which was the fordpowered acbased twoseat sports car also produced by shelby american during the same period. Jan 17, 2014 shelby american celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 289 powered cobras with a limited run of 50 289 fia models. This 2014 shelby gt500 super snake in ruby red, is the last of the big bore breed.
Shelby cobra 289 fia 50th anniversary edition everyguyed. It is a beautiful well sorted recreation of team shelby comp car csx2301. Check out my book, page 9, for a similar of jack in my old fia roadster at spa, belgium 1964. The ac cobra, sold as the shelby cobra in the united states, is a british american sports car. Shelby celebrates 50 years of the 289 fia cobra with. We are also a dealer of shelby automobile csx cobras. The viking blue body, available in fiberglass or aluminium, is marked with sloping goldenrod stripes and arctic white roundels. The 289 fia shelby cobras were among the most important cars in american racing history, said john luft, president of shelby america. Used car pricing for the 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500 coupe 2d. Finishing first in a vintage fia race starts with a cobra automotive 289 fialegal road race engine. Following the introduction of the fifth generation ford mustang in 2005, the shelby nameplate was revived as a new highperformance model, this time designed and built by ford. Jan 02, 2016 stunningly beautiful dark blue shelby cobra 289 fia. Shelby american will build just 50 limitedrun 50th anniversary 289 fia shelby cobras, which commemorate the racing success of the original fia cobra that debuted in 1964. We have installed one of these engines into an fia chassis.
Csx2345 won 1st in class and the overall postwar preservation class at the 2012 pebble beach concours delegance. Seul les ecussons fia cobra 50th anniversary et shelby 50th. It was the only team shelby roadster entered in the world championship in 1965, and ended its fia career with seven races and five wins more than any other cobra. We specialize in concours quality full res torations and also hard to get original and manufacturing top quality reproduction parts. He is still the only individual to win the 24 hours of le mans as a driver, team manager, and manufacturer. The 19651966 cars were the smallest and lightest of the gt 350 models. An american automotive designer, racing driver and entrepreneur, carroll shelby was best known for his involvement with the ac cobra and later with mustangbased performance cars build in partnership with ford motor company. In 1964 shelby american introduced the fia version of the small block cobra which dominated its class in many forms of racing throughout the 60s against marques like corvette, jaguar and aston martin.
Dec 21, 2016 exacting replica of a shelby 289 fia cobra by superformance you will hear explanation of why the monza fuel filler cap has a shield in front also why there are symmetrical dents in the trunk. Beginning with a prologue about the events that led up to shelbys decision to build a highperformance sports car, the main portion of the book tells the history of the production cobra street cars and race cars, ending with an epilogue about the continuation cars. A slew of customizing options, including raydotstyle mirrors, full leather interior, fuel cap deflector, salisbury differential and ceramiccoated headers pushed the price up slightly. Combining a robust, powerful american engine with a lightweight. In 1964 shelby american introduced the fia version of the small block cobra which dominated its class in many forms of racing throughout the 60s against marques like. Bid for the chance to own a 1964 shelby cobra csx7000 289 fia continuation at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Sema 2014 a look at factory fives new 289 cobra usrrc replica duration. Jan 23, 2014 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the cult car the fia cobra, shelby american presents the cobra 289 fia. In 1964, shelby american introduced the fia version of the small block cobra that dominated its class in many forms of racing throughout the 60s against marques like corvette, jaguar, and aston martin to celebrate this 50th anniversary shelby american will offer only 50 limited edition continuation csx7000 shelby 289 fia cobras. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500 coupe 2d. Ac shelby cobra 289 fia 1964 oldstylespirit depuis 2009, oldstylespirit a mene plusieurs operations avec tf1 et les concours automoto, notamment. Black photo viewer photo viewer view other auctions view other auctions email. The 760horsepower mustang shelby gt500 variant is allnew for 2020.
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