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Bidding approaches $1 million for the online auction of this classic car that is often imitated—but this is the real thing. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support ...
A 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra that Carroll Shelby owned sold for $5.49 million at Mecum Auctions. Shelby was the car’s only owner, keeping it from the time it left the assembly line in March 1966 ...
The AC Cobra, sold in the United States as the Shelby Cobra and AC Shelby Cobra, is a sports car manufactured by British company AC Cars, with a Ford V8 engine. It was produced intermittently in both the United Kingdom and later the United States since 1962.
Shortly thereafter, it was reconditioned and was advertised for sale. Slot car racing magnate Jim Russell bought the car from Shelby in 1966 after seeing an ad in the newspaper, for about $4-$5k. Russell eventually listed the car for sale and music producer Phil Spector bought it from him. The car was not suited for street driving, however ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 15 August 2024. American sports car (built 1963–1966) Cheetah number 002, aluminum-bodied An original 1964 Cheetah on track at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed The Bill Thomas Cheetah was an American sports car designed and engineered entirely with American components, and built from 1963 to 1966 by ...
But evidently even Ol' Shel liked to take a break from fire breathers and kick back in a luxury ride, like this 1966 Thunderbird. For sale right now on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver ...
At the end of 1966, Shelby was left with 31 unsold competition cars; it was decided by Shelby American to sell them to the general public under the name of Cobra 427 S/C or Semi-Competition. These S/C cars have become the most sought after models and can sell in excess of 1.5 million dollars. In 1966 a street model of the 427 S/C was made ...
A coupe version of the Shelby Cobra roadster was introduced the following year in 2005, the Ford Shelby GR-1 concept car. While sporting a completely modern design, it took inspiration from the design of the 1960s Shelby Daytona. The GR-1, like the Cobra, is based on the GT's chassis. Press reviews for the GR-1 were positive.