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This Shelby Cobra 427 is chassis number CSX 4005LA. It has a fiberglass composite body, aluminum fender close out panels front and rear, 4-inch diameter DOM steel tube frame, original Shelby four-wheel independent suspensions with dual A-arms and coil over shocks, Baer racing brakes with dual piston calipers, Dana 44 gears, and a Shelby Salisbury 3.45 radio differential. The engine is a Shelby/Roush Performance 427IR V8 that offers 550 horsepower. There is a 23 gallon fuel cell, Goodyear Eagle GT II P295 50R15 tires, and original style Trigo aluminum pin drive 15-inch wheels. The interior features signature Shelby gauges, fuel pressure gauge, original style wood steering wheel, Shelby vinyl seats, and five-point Simpon seat belts.
In 2008, this Shelby Cobra 427 was offered for sale at the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by Worldwide Auctioneers. It had an estimated value of $165,000 - $195,000. As the gavel fell for the third and final time, bidding had failed to satisfy the reserve and the lot was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008
In 2008, this Shelby Cobra 427 was offered for sale at the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by Worldwide Auctioneers. It had an estimated value of $165,000 - $195,000. As the gavel fell for the third and final time, bidding had failed to satisfy the reserve and the lot was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008
2008 Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $165,000-USD $195,000
Lot was not sold
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Shelby Cobra 427
(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
| 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C 50th Anniversary Edition Chassis#: CSX 4566 Sold for USD$335,000 2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami | |
| 1965 SHELBY COBRA 427 CSX 3096 Chassis#: CSX3096 Sold for USD$407,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra Chassis#: csx3006 Sold for USD$4,180,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee |   |
| 1965/2016 Shelby Cobra 427 FIA Competition by Burgol Chassis#: CSX3120 Sold for USD$288,755 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster Chassis#: CSX3063 Sold for USD$660,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra Roadster Chassis#: CSX3016 Sold for USD$715,000 2022 Mecum Indy |  |
| 1965 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra Chassis#: CSX 4428 Sold for USD$362,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
| 1965 SHELBY COBRA 427 SUPER SNAKE CSX 4404 Chassis#: CSX4404 Sold for USD$935,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
| 1965 SHELBY COBRA 427 S/C CSX 6086 Chassis#: CSX6086 Sold for USD$280,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra FAM Sold for USD$352,000 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster Sold for USD$5,940,000 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 3104 Sold for USD$1,380,000 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction |  |
| 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 R Chassis#: CSX4007R Sold for USD$212,800 2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island |  |
| 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX 4920 Roadster Sold for USD$99,000 2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra 'CSX 3178' Chassis#: CSX 3178 Sold for USD$1,375,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey |   |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra Chassis#: CSX 3010 Sold for USD$2,255,000 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona |   |
| 1965 SHELBY COBRA 427 ROADSTER CSX 3169 Chassis#: CSX3169 Sold for USD$1,595,000 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
| 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4112, 427 CI, 4-Speed Sold for USD$170,000 2014 Mecum - Kissimmee | |
| 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4337, #28 of 40 Anniversary Cars Sold for USD$140,000 2013 Mecum Auction - Chicago | |
| 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Challenge Racer Chassis#: CSX4185 Sold for USD$50,000 2013 Mecum Auctions - Monterey |
Shelby Cobra 427s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1965 Shelby Cobra 427's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra Roadster | csx3009 | 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | $3,700,000 | $4,500,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster | csx3090 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,100,000 |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra | CSX 3011 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | $3,000,000 | $3,600,000 | |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra | CSX3006 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $4,800,000 | ||
| 1965 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra Sanction II | CSX 3067 | 2021 RM Sothebys : Arizona | $375,000 | $425,000 | |
| 1965 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra 1000 Series | CSX 1017 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, North America | $225,000 | $275,000 | |
| 1965 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra Sanction II | CSX 3067 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, North America | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra | CSX 3125 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,250,000 | $1,500,000 | |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster | CSX3016 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $550,000 | $800,000 | $1,200,000 |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra | CSX 3110 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba | $700,000 | $1,100,000 | |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra | CSX 3006 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 | |
| 1965 Shelby American Cobra 427 Twin Supercharged | CSX4923 | 2019 Russo & Steele : Amelia Island | $150,000 | $175,000 | |
| 1965 SHELBY AMERICAN CSX 427 COBRA | 2017 McCormick's Auction # 63 | $85,000 | |||
| 1965 Shelby America | 2017 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $85,000 | |||
| 1965 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra | CSX4095 | 2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica | $90,000 | $110,000 | |
| 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 | CSX4007R | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $285,000 | ||
| 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $325,000 | |||
| 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra CSX3016, 1966 Sebring Class Winner | CSX3016 | 2014 Mecum Kissimmee | $1,700,000 | $1,900,000 | $2,400,000 |
| 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Continuation 427/550 HP, CSX6019 | CSX6019 | 2013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013 | $95,000 | ||
| 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Challenge Racer | CSX4185 | 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $60,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
| 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C CSX6170 | 2013 Mecum Houston, Tx | ||||
| 1965 Shelby Cobra 427/550 HP, 5-Speed | 2012 Mecum Houston, Tx | ||||
| 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra CSX3127 Street 427 Prototype | CSX3127 | 2012 Russo and Steele Scottsdale | |||
| 1965 Shelby Cobra | 2011 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $82,000 | |||
| 1965 Shelby Cobra | 2011 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $76,000 | |||
| 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Roadster | CSX6062 | 2010 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $550,000 | ||
| 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra | CSX3006 | 2009 RM Auctions Automobiles of London | $525,000 | $600,000 | $790,000 |
| 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster | 2009 Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction 22nd Year | $35,500 | |||
| 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 | 2008 Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction | $165,000 | $195,000 | ||
| 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 | 2008 Mecum St. Charles, IL Auction | $60,000 |
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| 2022 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR LP 780-4 ULTIMAE Chassis#:ZHWUP8ZD8NLA11572 Sold for $649,000 2025 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
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| 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe by James Young Chassis#:LSHF169 Sold for $648,500 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
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| 1965 LAMBORGHINI 350 GT Chassis#:0226 Sold for $643,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |  |
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