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It is rare to find a car that has been street-driven and raced in as many forms of competition as this Cobra. CSX 2085 was initially shipped to Ford in Dearborn and originally bought by Jacques Passino for $5,182. The car was shipped off to California the following year. It was then purchased and modified by Bob Gage, a friend of Carroll Shelby and godson of Ken Miles. Miles assisted in the car's competition conversion, which included a fuel cell, roll bar, Weber carburetors, hood scoop, brake ducts and a competition windshield. The car and owner were shipped to England, where they claimed eight victories during the 1965 racing season. After this season, it returned home and was returned to street trim, however, its competitive streak still glowed as the car was auto-crossed and even drag-raced successfully.
Bob Gage sold the car in 1969. It visited Florida and then was tucked away in Canada for a decade. The current owner purchased the car in 1996, upgrading it to current vintage racing specs and returning it to its rightful place, the race track.
Bob Gage sold the car in 1969. It visited Florida and then was tucked away in Canada for a decade. The current owner purchased the car in 1996, upgrading it to current vintage racing specs and returning it to its rightful place, the race track.
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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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