This numbers matching example is a rare beast.
Carroll Shelby is one of the most recognizable names in the automotive industry for his feats both on the track and the showroom floor. More than just a charismatic salesman, Carroll Shelby was an engineer at heart with a passion for going fast. That tenacious spirit birthed many compelling performance cars, but the proverbial brainchild of the man must have been the Cobra. These tiny race cars were made to beat everything from Corvettes to Mustangs violently and stylishly. The vehicles blasted past nearly every other vehicle on any track, lucky enough to have them with this goal in mind. Nowadays, they are one of the world's most desirable sports cars, especially when they are as rare as this one.
Under the hood of this silver beast is a 289 ci V8 engine, which would have been one of the best engines available for the car in its time. Like the European fixation on low-displacement high cylinder number engines, these V8 powerhouses could rev high. On top of that, you also got a maximum power output of around 271 horsepower, which was pretty fast for a car that only weighed in at 2,315lbs. These cars were insanely fast, precisely what you want in a road racing situation, a great combination of top speed and acceleration. However, the main attraction of this car is its rarity over raw performance.
Chassis CSX 2588 is technically the last Cobra 289 you can buy, since the last one produced is not for sale. It was originally delivered to Vel’s Ford Sales of Torrance, California. It’s finished in Rouge Irish and optioned with the Class A accessory package. Its journey is well-known/documented, and you can see it here.
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