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The small-block Cobra was built from 1962 through 1965 and achieved an enviable race record and proved instrumental to Ford Motor Company's dominance of international competition during the mid-1960s. This example was shipped from AC Cars Ltd. on September 15th of 1964 to the United States aboard the SS Diemerdyk. It was sent to Shelby American Inc. in Los Angeles. Upon arrival at Shelby's workshop, the car was transformed from a partially assembled AC sports car into a proper 289 Cobra. This leaf-spring Cobra was originally equipped with several noteworthy, late-production features such as rack-and-pinion steering, Ford electronics with an alternator, and American-made Stewart Warner instruments. It was also given the optional twin four-barrel carburetor. It left Shelby American Inc. finished in red paintwork with black upholstery. It was also given a generous selection of Class A accessories including white sidewall tires fitted to chrome-plated wheels and a luggage rack.
The car was invoiced to Ray Hunt Ford in Daytona Beach, Florida on January 11th of 1965 at a cost of $5879.05. It was delivered by a Holman and Moody transporter, it arrived in Florida, and was sold in early March to its first owner, Andrew Kreider II of Lake Worth for $7,024.87. During Mr. Kreider's ownership, the Cobra accumulated 1,423 miles on the odometer before returning to Ray Hunt Ford where a new windshield was installed due to pitting. A short time later, Mr. Kreider parted with the Cobra.
The car was offered for sale at Hardy-McNeil Motors in Pensacola, Florida and in June of 1966 was purchased by Richard E. Parker of San Diego, California for $5865.21. Mr. Parker was eventually sent off to Vietnam and the Cobra became Mrs. Parker's driver. Now outfitted with sidepipes, the Cobra accumulated numerous invoices from the Parker's ownership, a testament to the fastidious care for the small sports car. By 1968, after a bump in the right rear fender, the car was reportedly repainted in Firebird metallic green. In 1969, it was offered for sale, and on an unfortunate test drive, the car slid into a curb. The minor incident necessitated the repair of the front right suspension. The car was later purchased by the son of a Phoenix, Arizona, Ford and Mercury dealer in June of 1969.
In the early 1970s, Don Roberts reported that the car was in Mesa, Arizona, in a somewhat disassembled state, having been sold to the then-owner of American Fiberglass. Near the close of the decade, the car was sold to Jim Southward of Marietta, Georgia, who returned the car to its original livery of red with black on chrome wheels.
Buz Benson of Naples, Florida became the car's next owner. In early 1979, the car was offered for sale with The Loft of Naples, recording 78,400 miles on the odometer at an asking price of $36,000. It was soon purchased by John C. Fergus of Columbus, Ohio, who had the car road-registered with the Ohio license plate 'Cobra.' It would remain with Mr. Fergus for 29 years, spending part of that time in long-term storage. It emerged from a dormant state in 2008 before changing hands a number of times, eventually ending up with Peter Schick of St. Louis, Missouri.
The current owner acquired the car in 2011.
This car is one of only 453 street 289 Cobras.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013
The car was invoiced to Ray Hunt Ford in Daytona Beach, Florida on January 11th of 1965 at a cost of $5879.05. It was delivered by a Holman and Moody transporter, it arrived in Florida, and was sold in early March to its first owner, Andrew Kreider II of Lake Worth for $7,024.87. During Mr. Kreider's ownership, the Cobra accumulated 1,423 miles on the odometer before returning to Ray Hunt Ford where a new windshield was installed due to pitting. A short time later, Mr. Kreider parted with the Cobra.
The car was offered for sale at Hardy-McNeil Motors in Pensacola, Florida and in June of 1966 was purchased by Richard E. Parker of San Diego, California for $5865.21. Mr. Parker was eventually sent off to Vietnam and the Cobra became Mrs. Parker's driver. Now outfitted with sidepipes, the Cobra accumulated numerous invoices from the Parker's ownership, a testament to the fastidious care for the small sports car. By 1968, after a bump in the right rear fender, the car was reportedly repainted in Firebird metallic green. In 1969, it was offered for sale, and on an unfortunate test drive, the car slid into a curb. The minor incident necessitated the repair of the front right suspension. The car was later purchased by the son of a Phoenix, Arizona, Ford and Mercury dealer in June of 1969.
In the early 1970s, Don Roberts reported that the car was in Mesa, Arizona, in a somewhat disassembled state, having been sold to the then-owner of American Fiberglass. Near the close of the decade, the car was sold to Jim Southward of Marietta, Georgia, who returned the car to its original livery of red with black on chrome wheels.
Buz Benson of Naples, Florida became the car's next owner. In early 1979, the car was offered for sale with The Loft of Naples, recording 78,400 miles on the odometer at an asking price of $36,000. It was soon purchased by John C. Fergus of Columbus, Ohio, who had the car road-registered with the Ohio license plate 'Cobra.' It would remain with Mr. Fergus for 29 years, spending part of that time in long-term storage. It emerged from a dormant state in 2008 before changing hands a number of times, eventually ending up with Peter Schick of St. Louis, Missouri.
The current owner acquired the car in 2011.
This car is one of only 453 street 289 Cobras.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013
2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $850,000-USD $1,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $852,500
2012 Russo & Steel - Monterey
Sale Price :
USD $781,000
1965 Shelby Cobra 289 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Shelby Cobra 289
(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
1965 SHELBY COBRA FIA 289 ROADSTER Chassis#: CSX7010 Sold for USD$110,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster Chassis#: csx2516 Sold for USD$962,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2407 Sold for USD$1,160,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster Chassis#: CSX2516 Sold for USD$907,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2547 Sold for USD$1,050,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster Sold for USD$1,100,000 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2547 Sold for USD$967,500 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1965 AC Cobra 289 roadster Chassis#: COB6027 Sold for USD$822,256 2020 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster Chassis#: CSX2445 Sold for USD$412,500 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2588 Chassis#: CSX2588 Sold for USD$1,045,000 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX2448 Sold for USD$912,500 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX 8036 Chassis#: CSX 8036 Sold for USD$110,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2442 Sold for USD$995,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster Chassis#: CSX2549 Sold for USD$950,000 2016 Mecum : Monterey | |
1965 SHELBY COBRA 289 Chassis#: CSX2524 Sold for USD$880,000 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2495 Chassis#: CSX2495 Sold for USD$957,000 2016 Worldwide Auctions - The Houston Classic | |
1965 SHELBY 289 COBRA ROADSTER CSX2495 Chassis#: CSX2495 Sold for USD$797,500 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra 'Dragonsnake' CSX2472 Chassis#: CSX2472 Sold for USD$1,300,000 2015 The Auburn Auction | |
1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4185 Challenge Series Chassis#: CSX4185 Sold for USD$63,800 2015 Russo & Steele : Monterey | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX2315 Sold for USD$858,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours |
Shelby Cobra 289s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1965 Shelby Cobra 289's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster | csx2517 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $700,000 | $900,000 | $1,000,000 |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster | CSX2517 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $925,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,300,000 |
1965 Shelby Factory Stage III 289 Cobra Dragonsnake | CSX2427 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $1,400,000 | ||
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster | CSX2495 | 2021 Mecum : Monterey | $775,000 | $900,000 | $1,000,000 |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster | CSX2327 | 2020 Mecum : Indy | |||
1965 Shelby Factory Stage III 289 Cobra Dragonsnake | CSX2427 | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $1,400,000 | $1,750,000 | $2,250,000 |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2588 | CSX2588 | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $875,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,300,000 |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2588 | CSX2588 | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $1,050,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,400,000 |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster | CSX2588 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,300,000 |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster | CSX2588 | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $1,000,000 | ||
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster | CSX2549 | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $850,000 | ||
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster | CSX2549 | 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | $925,000 | ||
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra | CSX2448 | 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $1,200,000 | $1,400,000 | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster | CSX2588 | 2017 Mecum : Monterey | $950,000 | ||
1965 Shelby Cobra | 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $1,000,000 | $1,150,000 | ||
1965 Shelby 289 FIA Cobra | CSX7051 | 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, AZ | $140,000 | $160,000 | |
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX 2442 | CSX 2442 | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,150,000 |
1965 Shelby Cobra | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $110,000 | $130,000 | $160,000 | |
1965 Ford Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster | CSX2549 | 2015 Mecum : Indianapolis | $1,000,000 | ||
1965 Shelby Cobra | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | ||||
1965 Shelby Cobra | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | ||||
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra | CSX 2485 | 2011 RM Auctions Automobiles of Amelia Island | $425,000 | $500,000 | $600,000 |
1965 SHELBY COBRA | CSX4983 | 2011 Russo & Steele Scottsdale, Arizona | |||
1965 SHELBY COBRA REPLICA | 4CRDAK121NF000631 | 2010 McCormick's Auction #49 Palm Springs, CA | $30,750 | ||
1965 SHELBY COBRA REPLICA | 4CRDAK121NF000631 | 2010 McCormick's Auction #49 Palm Springs, CA | $30,750 | ||
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica | 2010 RM Auctions Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale | $24,000 | $35,000 | $40,000 | |
1965 Shelby AC Cobra | 2010 Mecum Kissimee Auction | $42,000 | |||
1965 SHELBY COBRA REPLICA | 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 22, 2009 | $55,000 | |||
1965 Shelby Cobra 4000 Series Roadster | 2009 Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction 22nd Year | $85,000 | |||
1965 SHELBY COBRA REPLICA | 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2009 | $47,000 |
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