1965 Shelby American Cobra CSX 4000 50th Anniversary Aluminum-Bodied 427 S/C Car

Description for Shelby 427 S/C 1965

Shelby American Inc. 50th Anniversary Cobra

In 1965 Carroll Shelby put everyone on notice that he was ready to answer any challenge. The small block Daytona coupe won the World Manufacturer's championship and the 427 Cobra was born to dominate on the track and street. It was an immediate success dominating the "a" Production class in SCCA and winning championships for several years running. It was truly America's first Super car.

This is the one Shelby collectors world-wide have waited for! To celebrate it's 50-year anniversary Shelby American offered a limit of only 50 427 anniversary Cobras. They all came with special gold 50th anniversary badging, logos and features. Order banks opened Tuesday, January 13th 2015 at 11am Mountain Standard Time (10am PST) & all 50 units were promptly “sold-out” within minutes.

Very Limited Availability

Only 50 of these vehicles will be manufactured! Aluminum cars will be offered in polished aluminum (with or without brushed stripes) or Guardsman blue with Wimbledon white stripes. Fiberglass bodied cars will only be offered in Guardsman Blue with Wimbledon white stripes. A block of CSX serial numbers has been reserved for this series. CSX4550-CSX4599. All come with a unique Shelby issued MSO and place in the registry. This particular car is an aluminum-bodied car with VIN # 4567

An American Classic

Shelby American built the big block Cobras specifically to conquer all other sports cars, both American-made and European. With an all new coil spring independent suspension, larger passenger compartment, upgraded brakes, wider track, fatter Goodyear-brand tires and a big block 427 side-oiler Ford engine, the Cobra rocked the world. In its first year of production, the big block Cobra captured the SCCA's coveted "A Production" championship. The Cobras also ran rampant in sanctioned drag racing series nationwide.

True to the Original

The 427 Shelby Cobras retain everything from the authentic style suspension to the graceful body lines, but are upgraded to contemporary standards. Shelby American uses the same leather that one would find in high end cars, modern brake discs, a stronger frame and the bodies are available in either aluminum or fiberglass.

50th Anniversary "Golden" Features

The CSX 4000 427 S/C 50th Anniversary Editions have some unique differences. Special badges adorn the exterior and interior. Premium materials are used on the seats, carpets and dash. A 23 gallon racing style fuel tank, powder coated frame, racing brakes and custom gauges are standard. The paint/stripe schemes are unique and a special optional engine package was developed by the Carroll Shelby Engine Company & is in this car.

Body on CSX 4567:

• Shelby hand formed aluminum.

Chassis and suspension:

• 4-inch diameter DOM steel frame.

• Dual A-arm, coil-over shock, four-wheel independent suspension.

• 1" x 11-7/16" OD disc, dual piston Shelby caliper, standard front brakes.

• 3/4" x 11-7/16" OD disc, dual piston Shelby caliper, standard rear brakes.

Interior / Exterior:

• Shelby leather seats.

• Shelby custom black carpeting.

• 15" Shelby spec reproduction standard wheels.

50th Anniversary Features:

- Guardsman Blue with Wimbledon White stripes.

• 50th Anniversary Billet badging including:

◦ Front & rear 427 Cobra emblems.

◦ 50th Anniversary side badging.

◦ Steering Wheel 427 Cobra 50th Anniversary emblem.

◦ 50th Anniversary floor mats.

◦ Engine plate with Shelby CSX identification number.

• 50th Anniversary 427 Cobra car cover.

Drive-train for CSX 4567

Custom-order & built by Carroll Shelby Engine Company & Roush-Yates 427/496FE all aluminum motor 599.2HP/621.9LBFT

- CSX 4567 VIN assigned &stamped in block and on transmission

- 4.375 Bore

- 4.125 Stroke

- 10.8 to 1 Compression Ratio

- Original 1960’s Shelby “big-in, big-out” 4 speed top-loader transmission built by Jim Cowles at Shelby Parts & Restoration

I have50 very detailed pictures of the car that I am happy to e-mail to anyinterestedparty. Please ask questions! Will sell internationally.

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements