Roadster
Chassis #: CSX2000
This 1962 Shelby Cobra, chassis number CSX2000, is the first Cobra ever built, so is quite possibly the most valuable American sports car in the world. It was owned by Carroll Shelby since being built and is in remarkably original condition. The car still has its Ford 260 cubic-inch engine, interior and body. From the beginning, Shelby used it in various magazine articles, and it was often repainted in order to fool everyone into thinking more cars had been built! Around 675 'small block' Cobras were built in the 1960s, each selling for around $5,995. Carroll Shelby had the sense to retain his Cobra intact.In 1962, just ten years after Carroll Shelby got behind the wheel of a race car, CSX 2000 was created. Mr. Shelby has an interesting background; a Texas native who was raised without a car. His first race car was an MG TC and it was not long before he was winning race-after-race. His racing career was brief but brilliant. It lasted just seven years but during that time he won the 1959 LeMans 24-Hour race behind the wheel of an Aston martin. A year later, his racing career came to an end due to health warnings. When one door closes, another one opens. Mr. Shelby knew what it took to build a great car and had spent years studying European GT racing.
At 37 years old and with little money to his name, Shelby created CSX 2000. Within five years, Shelby's company would employ over 500 people with a World Manufacturer's Championship title to its credit.
289 Cobras would later be built and go on to have successful racing careers in the USRRC and SCCA Championships. It would also find success in FIA World Sportscar Championship and race at the 24 Hours of LeMans in 1965.
1962 Shelby Cobra
Shelby
2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
Sale Price :
USD $13,750,000
1962 Shelby Cobra Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Shelby Cobra
(Data based on Model Year 1962 sales)
1962 Shelby Cobra Chassis#: CSX2061 Sold for USD$990,000 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Pacific Grove Auction | ![]() |
1962 SHELBY COBRA 50TH ANNIVERSARY ROADSTER CSX8969 Chassis#: CSX8969 Sold for USD$126,500 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
1962 Shelby 260 Cobra 'CSX 2000' Chassis#: CSX 2000 Sold for USD$13,750,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1962 SHELBY COBRA 50TH ANNIVERSARY ROADSTER Chassis#: CSX8984 Sold for USD$132,000 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1962 Shelby Cobra Chassis#: CSX2023 Sold for USD$748,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction | |
1962 Shelby Cobra 50th Anniversary Chassis#: AZ347624 Sold for USD$165,000 2015 Mecum : Monterey | |
1962 Shelby 289 Competition Cobra Chassis#: CSX2011 Sold for USD$1,980,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : The Andrews Collection | |
1962 Shelby Cobra Chassis#: CSX2012 Sold for USD$850,000 2013 Russo and Steele - Monterey | |
1962 SHELBY COBRA CSX 8000 ROADSTER Chassis#: CSX8997 Sold for USD$154,000 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale | |
1962 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster Chassis#: CSX 2026 Sold for USD$1,815,000 2006 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
1962 Shelby Cobra Chassis#: CSX2011 Sold for USD$770,000 2005 Russo and Steele - Monterey 2005 |
Shelby Cobras That Failed To Sell At Auction
1962 Shelby Cobra's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1962 SHELBY COBRA CSX 2032 LANCE REVENTLOW COBRA | CSX2032 | 2022 BarrettJackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |||
1962 Shelby Cobra Roadster | CSX2032 | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $800,000 | ||
1962 Shelby 50th Anniversary Cobra | 2015 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $200,000 | |||
1962 Shelby 260 Cobra | CSX 2005 | 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | $2,000,000 | $2,400,000 | |
1962 Shelby Factory Competition-Specification Cobra | CSX 2032 | 2013 RM Auctions Arizona | $710,000 | $750,000 | $950,000 |
1962 AC Cobra | CSX 2025 | 2011 Gooding and Company The Amelia Island Auction | $450,000 | $550,000 | |
1962 Shelby 260 Factory Competition Cobra | CSX 2026 | 2010 Gooding and Company Scottsdale Auction | $1,600,000 |
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