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This 1963 AC Shelby Cobra 289 with chassis number CSX 2142 is one of two Cobra Roadsters to race by the factory at the 1963 LeMans race. The sister car was a right-hand drive example. Both of the cars had semi-fastback alloy hardtops and this was the first car to be fitted with the hardtop, giving it greater aerodynamics and faster top speeds. This car was driven by Ed Hugus, Shelby's East Coast representative, who was aided by Peter Jopp with the driving duties. Stirling Moss managed the American Ford entry but engine trouble in the tenth hour meant it was forced to retire prematurely.
John Willment, a Ford dealer with a racing shop, acquired this car along with the sister car. Both cars were without engines. Willment fitted the cars with new engines, tested them at Brands Hatch, and entered them in the 1963 RAC Tourist Trophy at Goodwood. Both cars were unable to race due to unacceptable suspension parts and modified wheels. The following month, Bob Olthoff drove CSX 2142 at the Autosport 3 Hours at Snetterton race. It was then shipped to South Africa where it continued its racing career until late 1963.
The car was purchased by Ford of France. French racing driver Jo Schlesser was given driving duties at the Rallye de Picardie in May of 1964, finishing second overall. The car then entered in the Rallye de La Baule the following month, where it was driven to a third overall. The following week, the car competed in the Mont Ventoux Hill Climb where it finished first in class. In August, the car competed in the Mont Dore Hill Climb where it finished first in the GT class.
The car continued to race in 1965 by Schlesser. In June, the car sustained fire damage during practice. It was then sold to Jean Marie Vincent, still in a damaged state. Vincent used parts from CSX 2142 and 6010 to re-assemble his AC Cobra. The bodywork from 2141 was unable to be saved due to the fire damage.
The car was sold near the close of 1965, or early 1966, to Michel Gaudard. While in Gaudard's possession, the engine was damaged while in route to Paris. It would remain parked in an underground garage in a Parisian suburb for the next three years before it was sent to a scrap yard in Clamart. From there, it was purchased by Bernard Maitre in 1969 and later sold to Bernard Alter, who delivered it to Bernard Afchain. While in Afchain's care, the car was brought back to its 1963 LeMans specifications. The work was completed in 1983 or 1984. In 1990 it was sold to Bernard Merian, who kept the car for three months before selling it back to Afchain, who kept it until 1997 and sold it to Yvan Mahe. In 2003, the car returned to the United Kingdom and was treated to a restoration by Simon Hadfield.
In 2008, this Le Mans Cobra was brought to the 'Automobiles of Amelia Island' presented by RM Auctions. The car has an estimated value of $1,000,000 - $1,400,000. At the auction, the lot failed to sell after bidding reached $790,000.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2009
John Willment, a Ford dealer with a racing shop, acquired this car along with the sister car. Both cars were without engines. Willment fitted the cars with new engines, tested them at Brands Hatch, and entered them in the 1963 RAC Tourist Trophy at Goodwood. Both cars were unable to race due to unacceptable suspension parts and modified wheels. The following month, Bob Olthoff drove CSX 2142 at the Autosport 3 Hours at Snetterton race. It was then shipped to South Africa where it continued its racing career until late 1963.
The car was purchased by Ford of France. French racing driver Jo Schlesser was given driving duties at the Rallye de Picardie in May of 1964, finishing second overall. The car then entered in the Rallye de La Baule the following month, where it was driven to a third overall. The following week, the car competed in the Mont Ventoux Hill Climb where it finished first in class. In August, the car competed in the Mont Dore Hill Climb where it finished first in the GT class.
The car continued to race in 1965 by Schlesser. In June, the car sustained fire damage during practice. It was then sold to Jean Marie Vincent, still in a damaged state. Vincent used parts from CSX 2142 and 6010 to re-assemble his AC Cobra. The bodywork from 2141 was unable to be saved due to the fire damage.
The car was sold near the close of 1965, or early 1966, to Michel Gaudard. While in Gaudard's possession, the engine was damaged while in route to Paris. It would remain parked in an underground garage in a Parisian suburb for the next three years before it was sent to a scrap yard in Clamart. From there, it was purchased by Bernard Maitre in 1969 and later sold to Bernard Alter, who delivered it to Bernard Afchain. While in Afchain's care, the car was brought back to its 1963 LeMans specifications. The work was completed in 1983 or 1984. In 1990 it was sold to Bernard Merian, who kept the car for three months before selling it back to Afchain, who kept it until 1997 and sold it to Yvan Mahe. In 2003, the car returned to the United Kingdom and was treated to a restoration by Simon Hadfield.
In 2008, this Le Mans Cobra was brought to the 'Automobiles of Amelia Island' presented by RM Auctions. The car has an estimated value of $1,000,000 - $1,400,000. At the auction, the lot failed to sell after bidding reached $790,000.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2009
2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,000,000-USD $1,400,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $790,000
1963 Shelby Cobra 289 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Shelby Cobra 289
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2044 Sold for USD$1,215,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2135 Sold for USD$1,132,500 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Works Chassis#: CSX 2129 Sold for USD$4,130,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2095 Sold for USD$682,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | |
1963 Shelby 260 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2047 Sold for USD$577,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX2135 Sold for USD$962,500 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra 'CSX 2075' Chassis#: CSX 2075 Sold for USD$803,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2082 Sold for USD$615,328 2016 RM Sotheby's : London Sale | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2188 Sold for USD$1,155,000 2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1963 AC Shelby Cobra Mk II 289 Chassis#: CSX2023 Sold for USD$850,000 2015 Rick Cole Monterey | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster Chassis#: CSX2135 Sold for USD$1,000,000 2015 Mecum : Monterey | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2147 Sold for USD$990,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster Chassis#: CSX2135 Sold for USD$885,000 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Sold for USD$825,000 2014 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX2044 Sold for USD$924,000 2013 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1963 Shelby AC Cobra Chassis#: CSX2034 Sold for USD$2,068,000 2013 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Auction | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2121 Sold for USD$935,000 2013 RM - The Don Davis Collection | |
1963 Shelby Cobra Sold for USD$533,500 2013 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2048 Sold for USD$522,500 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Mk II Chassis#: CSX 2167 Sold for USD$627,000 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey |
Shelby Cobra 289s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Shelby Cobra 289's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster | csx2161 | 2024 Mecum : Monterey | $1,100,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,500,000 |
1963 SHELBY 260 COBRA | CSX2034 | 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $1,750,000 | $2,500,000 | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster | csx2100 | 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | $700,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster | CSX2195 | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $800,000 | $850,000 | $975,000 |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra | CSX 2195 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | $725,000 | $900,000 | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra | CSX 2095 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $850,000 | $950,000 | |
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra | CSX 2149 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | |
1963 SHELBY COBRA CSX2177 ROADSTER | CSX2177 | 2018 BarrettJackson : Scottsdale | |||
1963 SHELBY COBRA 289 | CSX2119 | 2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | $1,300,000 | $1,500,000 | |
1963 Shelby Cobra 289 Roadster CSX 2121 | CSX 2121 | 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis | $585,000 | ||
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra | CSX 2197 | 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | $540,000 | $575,000 | $675,000 |
1963 Shelby Cobra Roadster | CSX2121 | 2009 Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction 22nd Year | $525,000 | ||
1963 Shelby Cobra 289 | 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island | $790,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,400,000 | |
1963 Shelby Cobra 289 | 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company | $525,000 | $600,000 |
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