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1964 Shelby Cobra 289 Roadster

  • Chassis Number: CSX2271
  • Engine Number: 3161
On January 2, 1964, AC Cars Ltd. shipped this Cobra aboard the SS Dongedyk to Shelby American Inc. in Los Angeles. Its transformation began upon its arrival at Shelby's new workshop at the Los Angeles International Airport. The partially assembled AC sports car was made into the proper 289 Cobra. This example was originally equipped with late-production features that included the rack-and-pinion steering, American-made Stewart Warner instruments, and a Ford electrical system. It was finished in the uncommon color scheme of silver with a red leather interior. Class A accessories included white sidewall tires, chrome wheels, a luggage rack, a rearview mirror, and a radio with an antenna.

On March 27th of 1964, the car was invoiced to Service Motors Inc. in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, for a total price of $5,603.75 (including freight). It was then delivered to Wisconsin and sold to its first owner, Carl Kiekhaefer. Mr. Kiekhafer later had Service Motors order a personalized dash plaque from Shelby, and he then brought the car to Florida, where he maintained a winter home. It remained in Mr. Kiekhafer's care until May of 1966, when it was sold, having just 1,800 miles on its odometer. The new owner was Mike Gallagher, a resident of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mr. Gallagher retained the car until 1990. During that time, it remained in its original condition, with the exception of a repaint in white carried out in 1986. In 1990, it entered the ownership of Bruce Larson who kept it until 1992, when it was sold to Barry Smith of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

Mr. Smith commissioned a professional restoration in 2003, which included having the aluminum body restored and refinished in the original silver.

Around 2008, the car was acquired by Richard Haydinger of Marlton, New Jersey who later sold it to the current owner. In 2017, it was sent to Mark Allin's Rare Drive Inc. in New Hampshire for an even more exacting restoration. Since the restoration was completed, the car has not been exhibited at SAAC meets or concours events.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2019

2018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,000,000-USD $1,250,000 
Sale Price :
USD $1,045,000

2016 Mecum - Indianapolis

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $800,000-USD $1,000,000 
Lot was not sold

2008 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction

Lot was not sold

2007 Mecum High Performance Auction at St. Charles, Il

Sale Price :
USD $630,000

1964 Shelby Cobra 289 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Shelby Cobra 289

(Data based on Model Year 1964 sales)
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Chassis#: CSX 2208
Sold for USD$1,655,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1964 Shelby Cobra 289 image  
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Chassis#: CSX 2171
Sold for USD$995,000
  2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : The Passion for the Drive
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1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Chassis#: CSX 2247
Sold for USD$1,132,500
  2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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1964 AC Cobra 289
Chassis#: C0X 6014
Sold for USD$995,000
  2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
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1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Chassis#: CSX2234
Sold for USD$1,160,000
  2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction
1964 Shelby Cobra 289 image  
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Chassis#: CSX 2328
Sold for USD$995,000
  2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1964 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster
Sold for USD$935,000
  2021 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster
Chassis#: CSX2416
Sold for USD$1,760,000
  2019 Mecum : Indianpolis
 
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Chassis#: CSX2210
Sold for USD$714,500
  2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
1964 Shelby Cobra 289 image  
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Chassis#: CSX2246
Sold for USD$1,050,000
  2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1964 Shelby Cobra 289ci Competition Roadster
Chassis#: CSX 2430
Sold for USD$1,774,290
  2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival
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1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Chassis#: CSX2271
Sold for USD$1,045,000
  2018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island
1964 Shelby Cobra 289 image  
1964 Shelby 289 'Lindauer Cobra'
Chassis#: CSX 2344
Sold for USD$1,100,000
  2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1964 Shelby Cobra 289
Chassis#: CSX2328
Sold for USD$1,089,000
  2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
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1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Chassis#: CSX2411
Sold for USD$1,100,000
  2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ
 
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra 'CSX 2326'
Chassis#: CSX 2326
Sold for USD$968,000
  2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
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1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Chassis#: CSX 2433
Sold for USD$1,320,000
  2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction
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1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Chassis#: CSX 2561
Sold for USD$1,072,500
  2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona
 
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Chassis#: CSX2208
Sold for USD$902,000
  2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
1964 Shelby Cobra 289 image  
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Chassis#: CSX2390
Sold for USD$1,155,000
  2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona
 

Shelby Cobra 289s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1964 Shelby Cobra 289's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1964 Shelby 289 CobraCSX 22742024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami $1,100,000$1,300,000
1964 SHELBY 289 COBRACSX 22892024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours $1,200,000$1,400,000
1964 Shelby 289 CobraCSX 22342023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island $1,000,000$1,200,000
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra RoadsterCSX24162020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee   
1964 Shelby Cobra 289 RoadsterCSX 22452019 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale $800,000$1,100,000
1964 Shelby 289 CobraCSX 22162019 RM Sothebys : Monterey $825,000$900,000
1964 Shelby Cobra 289CSX 23282019 Bonhams : Amelia Island $900,000$1,100,000
1964 Shelby 289 CobraCSX 22162018 RM Sothebys : The Petersen Automotive Museum $850,000$950,000
1964 Shelby Cobra 289CSX 23282018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge $1,100,000$1,300,000
1964 Shelby 289 CobraCSX 23112017 RM Sothebys : London $775,000$900,000
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX 2216CSX 22162016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall$700,000$825,000$875,000
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX 2473CSX 24732016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey $2,200,000$2,600,000
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra RoadsterCSX22712016 Mecum Indianapolis $800,000$1,000,000
1964 Shelby Cobra USRRC RoadsterCSX25572010 RM Auctions Automobiles of Amelia Island$1,275,000$1,500,000$1,900,000
1964 Shelby 427 Cobra Flip-Top RoadsterCSX21962010 RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona$1,450,000  
1964 Shelby Cobra 289 CSX2430CSX24302009 Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction 22nd Year$1,300,000  
1964 Shelby Cobra 289CSX22422008 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction$510,000  
1964 Shelby Cobra 289CSX22712008 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction   

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1964 Shelby Cobra 289

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