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The slalom Special or 'Slalom Snake' as it became known, was announced in a press release by Deke Houlgate on December 8th of 1964. As the Slalom Snake, it was promoted as a 'Cobra equipment for slalom, gymkhanas, autocrosses, time trials, and other sports car competitive games.' Listing at a hefty $6,995, the Slalom Snake came with front and rear anti-roll bars, Koni shock absorbers, magnesium wheels, high-performance Blue streak Goodyear tires, competition roll-bar, air scoops for the brakes and a hood scoop for the carburetor. They also had the bumper bars deleted, side exhausts and a 1964 Chevrolet SS badge attached to the boot lid.
Two cars were invoiced by Shelby American as 'Slalom Specials,' CSX2522 the prototype and CSX2537. Hired as a 'Kelly Girl,' Helen Green worked at Shelby American in the high-performance parts department. She and her husband Chuck Green were active auto-crossers with their 1964 Stingray. Shelby became aware of the success they had been experiencing and managed to meet Chuck and hire him to manage the aftermarket parts department. He was then offered CSX2522 to autocross and promote the Slalom Snake. This he and Helen did with much success. Chuck was the father of the Cobra Owners Club and organized many competition, rally, and touring events. Helen was extremely active as well, running a driving school at SA for women and competing in the cobra as well. Many times Chuck and Helen shared the Top time of the day for men and women at autocrosses from Los Angeles to Phoenix.
Chuck attacked a light pole at an event, damaging CSX2522 in the passenger side enough that Shelby told him to 'get his own car.' The autocross competitors were complaining of professionalism and sponsorship, so perhaps it was best for Chuck and Helen to do just that. CSX2526 was purchased as a street car and Chuck then began modifying it to his standards. For two years he and Helen competed almost every weekend, winning hundreds of trophies. In 1967 they sold the car to Steve Schuler who still has the car to this day. While not a factory-prepared SS, it is part of the Slalom Snake story.
The prototype was repaired and sold to Hayward Ford in the San Francisco bay area on December 29th of 1964. Roy Miller, the Sales Manager drove it for a number of months as a commuter until it sold. It was owned by Rich Kotz of San Jose from 1967 to 1969 when purchased by Ron Tredway in December of 1969. Ron auto-crossed and drag-raced the car until 1974 and it has been in restoration since.
CSX2537 Cobra was prepared for SCCA racing in the late 1960s and eventually became a vintage race car for the last 25 years. Sustaining damage at Steamboat in 1996 it was sold to Bill Murray of Murray Racing and then purchased back by Patrick Hogan in 2001. During the next four years, the car was painstakingly restored by Bill Murray.
Two cars were invoiced by Shelby American as 'Slalom Specials,' CSX2522 the prototype and CSX2537. Hired as a 'Kelly Girl,' Helen Green worked at Shelby American in the high-performance parts department. She and her husband Chuck Green were active auto-crossers with their 1964 Stingray. Shelby became aware of the success they had been experiencing and managed to meet Chuck and hire him to manage the aftermarket parts department. He was then offered CSX2522 to autocross and promote the Slalom Snake. This he and Helen did with much success. Chuck was the father of the Cobra Owners Club and organized many competition, rally, and touring events. Helen was extremely active as well, running a driving school at SA for women and competing in the cobra as well. Many times Chuck and Helen shared the Top time of the day for men and women at autocrosses from Los Angeles to Phoenix.
Chuck attacked a light pole at an event, damaging CSX2522 in the passenger side enough that Shelby told him to 'get his own car.' The autocross competitors were complaining of professionalism and sponsorship, so perhaps it was best for Chuck and Helen to do just that. CSX2526 was purchased as a street car and Chuck then began modifying it to his standards. For two years he and Helen competed almost every weekend, winning hundreds of trophies. In 1967 they sold the car to Steve Schuler who still has the car to this day. While not a factory-prepared SS, it is part of the Slalom Snake story.
The prototype was repaired and sold to Hayward Ford in the San Francisco bay area on December 29th of 1964. Roy Miller, the Sales Manager drove it for a number of months as a commuter until it sold. It was owned by Rich Kotz of San Jose from 1967 to 1969 when purchased by Ron Tredway in December of 1969. Ron auto-crossed and drag-raced the car until 1974 and it has been in restoration since.
CSX2537 Cobra was prepared for SCCA racing in the late 1960s and eventually became a vintage race car for the last 25 years. Sustaining damage at Steamboat in 1996 it was sold to Bill Murray of Murray Racing and then purchased back by Patrick Hogan in 2001. During the next four years, the car was painstakingly restored by Bill Murray.
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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 |
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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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