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CSX2231 video from 8 years ago

Link:  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-shelby-289-cobra-5/




Auction Description:
This 1964 Shelby Cobra is one of approximately 528 Mark II examples produced between 1963 and 1965. CSX2231 was initially configured for street use and remained with multiple owners through 1978, when the next owner purchased the car after it had been parked for some time. It was modified for track use prior to the 1990s with a replacement 292ci V8 as well as a hood scoop, fender flares, and a roll hoop. The current owner purchased the car in 2004, and a subsequent refurbishment project involved stripping the car to bare metal and repainting the body in blue with white stripes. The engine was built to 292ci and modified with cylinder heads developed for DeTomaso and Shelby's abandoned P70 project as well as quadruple Weber carburetors and tubular headers feeding a dual side-exit exhaust system. Shifting is via a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, and additional equipment includes 15″ Halibrand knock-off wheels and disc brakes. Inside, low-back bucket seats trimmed in black leather are accompanied by a wood-rimmed steering wheel and Stewart-Warner instrumentation. This Mark II Cobra is now offered on dealer consignment with removed components, refurbishment photos, awards, and an Illinois title.

Having retired from competitive driving due to a heart condition, Carroll Shelby instead began an endeavor to create a European-style sports car with American V8 power. In 1961, Shelby secured a partnership with AC Cars in Surrey, UK, to build a variant of the AC Ace that would be completed by Shelby in the US with engines supplied by Ford Motor Company. The resultant Cobra model was introduced in 1962, with the first 75 examples powered by a 260ci powerplant before production shifted to the use of Ford's 289ci unit.

Noted to have left the factory in white, this example was modified for track use with a hood scoop, fender flares, a roll hoop, a Monza-style fuel-filler cap, and an external shut-off switch at some point prior to a vintage race at Road Atlanta in 1989. It was later disassembled and stripped to bare metal before being repainted in its current color scheme of blue with white stripes as part of the aforementioned refurbishment in the 2000s. Bumper jacks, dual side mirrors, wind wings, and a dual side-exit exhaust system were also added.

The 15″ Halibrand wheels are secured via three-eared knockoffs and are mounted with BFGoodrich g-Force Sport tires, as is a matching spare stored in the trunk compartment. Mark II Cobras utilize a rack-and-pinion setup, and stopping is handled by four-wheel disc brakes.

The cockpit houses fixed-back bucket seats trimmed in black leather with a color-matched dash. A multi-point harness is fitted for the driver, and additional features include black carpeting, AC-branded pedals, a sliding rearview mirror, translucent sun visors, and a fire extinguisher located in the trunk.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel was refreshed under current ownership and sits ahead of overhauled Stewart-Warner instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and gauges monitoring oil temperature, coolant temperature, amperage, fuel level, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 33k miles, approximately 4k of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The car was delivered with a 289ci V8 and later fitted with a race-prepped V8 when it was modified for track use. Following the current owner's purchase, the Ford V8 was built to a displacement of 292ci by Barry Sale of PHP Racengines in Wauconda, Illinois. The engine is equipped with cylinder heads developed for DeTomaso and Shelby's abandoned P70 project as well as quadruple Weber carburetors, tubular headers, an oil cooler, and an aluminum radiator with an electric fan. A 2007 dynamometer report can be viewed in the gallery below and the removed cylinder heads are included in the sale.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec five-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The removed four-speed transmission is included in the sale.

Photos documenting various stages of the refurbishment completed under current ownership are viewable in the gallery along with a number of period photos.

A number of spare and removed components will accompany the car including a four-speed gearbox, a radiator, an intake manifold, cylinder heads, six wheels, brake parts, and more.

The selling dealer has relayed that while at the original selling dealer, the car rolled off a trailer into a tree, resulting in damage to the right-front and leaf-spring mount. The first owner reportedly purchased the car as-is and commissioned Art Hoyt to repair the bodywork, during which time the chassis number in that area was removed. The car was then stripped to bare aluminum by the original owner and, according to the car's SAAC registry entry, remained in that configuration through a change of ownership in 1989. Additional chassis stampings around the car are displayed in the gallery below.

From the seller:
I spoke to the original owner of the car in the registry, who is now 85 years old and quite lucid. The accident noted in the registry actually happened at the dealership when the car had 27 miles. But this was not a driving accident. The car rolled off the trailer into a tree, damaging the right front. It also broke the leaf spring mount. Frederick Sisson bought the car as is and brought it to Indiana, where he had an expert aluminum body guy, Art Hoyt, repair the bodywork without any replacement of aluminum or the use of bondo. Art was Jerry Hoyt's father.

Jerry was 1955 Indy Pole winner and died later that year. Art also purchased a new wheel and tire. When the car was finished, the bill was $280 without paint. Since Frederick could only come up with the $280, he decided to take Easy Off oven cleaner and strip the rest of the car to bare aluminum. So basically from new, CSX 2231, while born white, was actually driven all over the country by Frederick in bare aluminum. He went to Canada, Watkins Glen, Chicago. Got caught in the snow. Didn't matter. It was his only car and he used it. Plus, it was in complete unmodified condition in and out, fenders and all were as delivered. It wasn't until the second owner did the car get a hood scoop and painted blue.

White Post Restorations seems to be the popular source to help rebuild brake components. - https://whitepost.com/

When checking out of my hotel I met these guys and that spent the weekend at the track taking pictures.   They gave me a flyer for their website.  Just passing along if anyone wants to purchase pictures of their car.

Website:  https://shotbykel.bigcartel.com/

Email - shotbykelmedia@gmail.com
Phone - 603-913-5013

Rooms for our Fall Classic are filling up nicely. to register for the event, and book a room go to www.insaac.org

Thanks
Brent

I went to link and clicked on fall classic but nothing there about registering for event or booking rooms.

In the Registration link above there is a small link that is easy to miss that takes you to registration.  In there is another link to the hotel reservations.  (I tried to use the link to reserve my room, but there was an issue with it so I just called the hotel and they helped me through it.  It was very easy.  Hotel phone number 812-936-9300.   The deadline for discounted rates is September 16th.)

Here it is to register for the show:  https://pci.jotform.com/form/261788127918168

Ad description:

This 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 was first delivered to Trudell Ford in Warren, Michigan, and was acquired by the seller as a rolling chassis in 1996, at which time it became the subject of a multi-year refurbishment that concluded in 2005. The 289ci HiPo V8 was rebuilt in 1999 utilizing TRW forged pistons, Manley pushrods, and a Lunati camshaft. Additional work included repairing rust, repainting the body in Sapphire Blue with white Le Mans stripes, replacing the bumpers, and fitting an R-style front valance, refreshing the brakes and suspension, rebuilding the four-barrel Holley carburetor, replacing the exhaust, reupholstering the cabin in black, and installing a roll bar. The car is further equipped with front disc brakes, aluminum 14″ 10-spoke wheels, and an optional fold-down rear seat. It won first place in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 Salt Lake City Autorama car shows, and also spent time on display at the Shelby American Collection in Boulder, Colorado, in 2025. This GT350 is now offered with Shelby American documents, a Shelby American Automobile Club serial number verification letter, a binder of records, manufacturer's literature, historical and refurbishment photos, and a clean Utah title in the seller's name.

The car was originally specified in Sapphire Blue, and the body was stripped to bare metal before both lower quarter panels behind the wheels were repaired. The bumpers were replaced, an R-style front valance was added, and DuPont Chromabase and Chromaclear base and clear coats were used for the paintwork. The car has white Le Mans stripes and GT350 side stripes as well as a steel hood with a scoop, fiberglass side scoops, and a left-side mirror. The seller tells us a ceramic coating has been applied.

The seller reports that the reproduction 10-spoke 14″ alloy wheels were new in boxes at the time of his purchase in 1996, and are now mounted with Goodyear Eagle GTII tires. GT350s were factory-equipped with Kelsey-Hayes front disc brakes as well as larger rear drums than standard Mustangs. The front and rear brake components were replaced during the refurbishment, and Koni shocks were fitted.

The interior was redone with a reupholstered dashboard pad,  bucket seats, and door panels, and the headliner and carpeting were replaced. An AM radio has been retained along with latch-and-link front belts, and additional features include a roll bar, rear seat belts, and a Carroll Shelby signature on the glove box lid.

The refurbished walnut wood-rim steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer flanked by an ammeter as well as fuel-level, oil-pressure, and coolant-temperature gauges. A rebuilt Cobra-branded 9k-rpm tachometer is center-mounted atop the dash. The five-digit odometer is believed to have rolled over and shows 34k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership.

The 289ci HiPo V8 was rebuilt in 1999 by Madcap Racing Engines of Denver, Colorado utilizing TRW forged pistons, Manley push rods, a Lunati roller camshaft, and Comp Cams roller rocker arms. GT350-specific features include a cast-aluminum high-rise intake manifold for the four-barrel Holley carburetor as well as headers, a baffled aluminum oil pan, and cast-aluminum valve covers. The radiator support and battery tray were replaced with Ford-specification units during the refurbishment.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The car is equipped with DynoMax mufflers. The floor pans were repaired under prior ownership.

From the seller:

After nearly 30 years of ownership, we are offering our 1966 Shelby GT350 for sale. Restored to exacting standards with NOS parts and documented by the Shelby American Automobile Club. This car retains its full numbers matching drive train, original sheet metal, rare factory components, and an extraordinary level of authenticity seldom seen in surviving GT350s. Restoration completed in October of 2005 by long-term enthusiasts' owners with extensive restoration experience. This GT350 represents one of the most complete, authentic, and well documented examples available today. It is ideally suited for a serious Shelby Collector, Marque historian, or Museum seeking a reference-grade 1966 Shelby GT350. The car has a roll bar installed and an aftermarket front valance. The radiator support and battery tray were replaced with Ford NOS pieces. Lower rear quarter patch panels installed due to rust along with a section of the driver's side frame rail. Floorboard patch panels were replaced by the previous owner. This 1966 Shelby GT350 is the kind of car that rarely surfaces: a deeply documented, numbers matching, long term ownership example restored with a level of care that only comes from enthusiasts who have lived with the car for decades. The originality is extraordinary. The car retains its original all steel hood (one of roughly 500), factory sheet metal, original fiberglass side scoops, and a remarkable list of Shelby-installed components that almost never survive together. Even the metal cutout removed at Shelby to install the side scoops is included along with the original dealer key Fob – artifacts that speak directly to the car's history and provenance. Finished in Sapphire Blue with White stripes, the car presents exactly as a 1966 GT350 should: purposeful, authentic, and unmistakably Shelby. The restoration was performed by long-term owners, who have restored multiple cars and approached this project with the singular goal of preserving originality rather than replacing it. For the collector who values authenticity, documentation, and historical integrity, this GT350 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a reference-grade example of one of America's most iconic performance cars.

Photos of the refurbishment are provided in the gallery along with SAAC documentation, a signed owner's manual, awards, and a binder of records.

The car is titled using the VIN sequence SFM6S2327. The odometer reading was recorded as 0.

I would propose to the group that this is no different from the drag car that was discussed a while back.

The discussion there was could the car be authenticated if had a vin stamped transmission.

Shhh.... we are magically supposed to forget about that......   

Link to auction:  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-shelby-cobra-427-2/



Description:

This 1967 Shelby Cobra is one of approximately 260 street-specification Mark III examples produced and was invoiced to W.W. Wallwork Ford of Fargo, North Dakota, before being delivered to its first Los Angeles-area owner via Hi-Performance Motors. By the mid-1970s, the car was purchased by Cobra and GT40 collector Les Lindley, who converted it to semi-competition specification early in its life. In 1975, chassis CSX3243 was leased to Warner Bros. Inc. for use as the hero car of the 1976 comedy film The Gumball Rally, for which it was painted Guardsman Blue. After completion of filming, the car underwent nose repairs and a repaint in dark blue before being returned to Lindley, who retained it in storage for over three decades. After being removed from storage in 2010, it was sold to its next owner and underwent a mechanical refurbishment by McCluskey Ltd. and Maeco Motorsports in California that included the installation of an overhauled 427ci Ford FE V8. The car was subsequently showcased at various events before being purchased eight years ago by the selling dealer, who commissioned a repaint that returned the car to its Gumball Rally appearance. After completion of the work in 2023, the car was displayed as part of the Petersen Automotive Museum's "Cars of Film & Television" exhibit for approximately two years. Additional features include a four-speed manual transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, staggered-width Halibrand-style wheels, an oil cooler, a hood scoop, rectangular fog lamps with Cibie covers, a CB radio antenna, side-pipe exhaust, and black leather interior upholstery. This 427 Cobra is now offered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with 1975 documentation from Warner Bros., the car's removed 428ci V8 and other parts, invoices dating back to 2010, a copy of the car's previous title in Les Lindley's name, and a clean Montana title.

Shelby introduced the 427 variant of the Cobra in competition trim in 1965 as part of an effort to bolster the model's racing presence by homologating a big-block-powered version of the platform. Revisions to the AC-built chassis necessitated by the heavier powerplants included 5" of width added to the steel ladder frame, which featured main tubes enlarged to 4" in diameter and rode on a coil-spring suspension in lieu of the earlier Cobra variant's transverse leaf springs. The street-oriented version of the 427 Cobra arrived in late 1965 and was joined by 31 semi-competition, or S/C, cars derived from unsold competition chassis.

Two Cobra chassis are said to have been used in the filming of The Gumball Rally, which follows a law-spurning coast-to-coast race between underground racers beginning in a Manhattan garage and ending in Long Beach, California. This car is said to have served as the star Cobra until damage to its nose near the end of filming necessitated backup by its sister chassis, CSX3255, in some of the final scenes. A November 1975 lease proposal by Warner Bros. Ltd. shown above outlines payment for use of CSX3243 and a contribution from the studio toward having the car repainted after filming.

After filming, the car is said to have been returned to a dark blue shade, which it retained until being repainted in a brighter blue during a refresh performed by David Nutley Automotive in San Diego between 2021 and 2023 that recreated the car's Gumball Rally look. Movie-inspired details added during the project include rectangular fog lamps with Cibie covers, a rear-mounted CB radio antenna, and front and rear bumperettes with nudge bars. S/C-style modifications that are said to have been made to the bodywork early in the car's life include a hood scoop, rectangular taillights, side-exit exhaust with four-into-one collectors, and a Monza-style fuel-filler cap.

Halibrand-style wheels were installed during the 2021-2023 refresh and are secured by three-eared knock-offs. Goodyear Blue Streak Sports Car Special tires measure 6.00-15 up front and 7.00-15 at the rear. Stopping is handled by four-wheel disc brakes, while steering is via rack and pinion. The brake master cylinders were rebuilt during the 2021-2023 project, which also included replacement of the tie rod ends.

The cockpit houses fixed-back bucket seats trimmed in black leather with color-matched door pockets. Additional features include black carpeting, Simpson latch-and-link lap belts, branded pedals, a dashboard-mounted rearview mirror, a console-mounted ashtray, and a fire extinguisher located next to dual batteries behind the passenger seat. The batteries were replaced in 2023.

The inside of the glovebox door features a John Morton signature. Morton, a longtime racing driver, served as a stunt driver and driving instructor during filming of The Gumball Rally.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation including a reverse-sweep 180-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and gauges monitoring oil temperature, coolant temperature, amperage, fuel pressure, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 21k miles, approximately 1k of which have been added under current ownership. The speedometer was repaired during the 2021-2023 project to correct a sticking needle. The speedometer cable and drive gear were replaced in 2011.

The 427ci Ford FE V8 was overhauled by Maeco Motorsports and installed during the mechanical refurbishment performed by McCluskey Ltd. between 2011 and 2014, which also included repairs to the cooling system and a rebuild of the alternator to operate at 100 amps. Work during the engine overhaul included decking, boring, and line-honing of the block as well as the installation of custom Ross pistons and replacement bearings, valves, valve guides, and seals. The valve covers were replaced during the 2021-2023 refresh, and the fuel pump was replaced in preparation for the sale. Features include a four-barrel carburetor, a "turkey-pan" cold-air box, and an oil cooler.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission, and the clutch was replaced during the 2011-2014 refresh. The clutch master cylinder was rebuilt during the 2021-2023 project, which also included a reseal of the differential. The double-wishbone independent suspension setup incorporates coil springs over tubular shock absorbers at each corner with an anti-roll bar up front. The shock absorbers were rebuilt between 2021 and 2023.

The 428ci Ford V8 that was removed during the 2011-2014 refurbishment is included in the sale along with various other removed parts.

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The Cobra Registry has been updated.  Very nice improvements.  A lot of great information.

https://www.cobraregistry.org/

Auction Description:



This 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 was originally specified in red with optional rear seats, and it was sold to Courtesy Motors in Littleton, Colorado. The car was acquired by the seller out of California in 1985, and in 1989 the engine was rebuilt with a Boss 302ci block. The seller stored the car in Nevada from 1989 until 2025, at which point it was repainted and partially reupholstered. It retains HiPo heads and a four-barrel Holley carburetor, a four-speed manual transmission, and bucket seats with latch-and-link belts, and it also has a Monte Carlo bar. In 2025 new tires were mounted on the chromed 15″ Magnum 500-style wheels, and a replacement dual exhaust system was also installed. Driven roughly 30k miles by the seller, this GT350 is now offered in Nevada with a car cover and a California title in the seller's name.

The car was originally specified in red, and it was repainted in 2025 following a period of extended storage. The windshield, weather seals, and grille moldings were all replaced.

Chrome Magnum 500-style 15″ wheels were mounted with BFGoodrich tires in 2025. GT350s were factory-equipped with Kelsey-Hayes front disc brakes as well as larger rear drums than standard Mustangs, and the car also has relocated A-arms.

The interior was redone with reupholstered bucket seats, a remanufactured tachometer, new door panels and interior chrome trim, and a replacement wood-rimmed steering wheel. An AM radio has been retained along with latch-and-link belts.

The steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer flanked by an ammeter as well as fuel-level, oil-pressure, and coolant-temperature gauges. A Cobra-branded 9k-rpm tachometer is center-mounted atop the dash. The five-digit odometer shows under 73k miles, approximately 30k of which were added under current ownership.

The seller reports that in 1989 the engine was rebuilt using a Boss 302ci four-bolt-main block, while the HiPo 289ci's camshaft, solid lifters, heads, and intake setup were reused. A Summit Racing header-back exhaust system was installed in 2025. A Monte Carlo bar spans the bay.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

SAAC documentation is detailed in the gallery along with included records.

The car has not bee actively registered in California since the 1980s, and the seller was told the plates no longer appear in the DMV's system. California bidders should review registration rules before committing to purchase.

Lets post some of the pictures here, please

Link:  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-shelby-mustang-gt350-23/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Model_Update





Auction description:

This 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 was delivered new to El Paso Ford of Texas and sold to its first owner in November of that year. It was ordered in Sapphire Blue with an optional radio and rear seats, and in the 1990s, the car was outfitted for vintage racing with an R-style front valance and a plexiglass rear window, and the 289ci V8 and four-speed manual transmission were rebuilt at Dralle Engineering of California. The engine is equipped with a Paxton supercharger, a Holley double-pumper carburetor, a Cobra-branded intake plenum, an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold, and an Aviaid aluminum oil pan. The race-prepped interior features a roll bar, fixed-back seats, Simpson harnesses, a Hurst shifter, and a fire-suppression system. The car was driven in VARA and VSCDA events for several years, and it was later displayed in a museum for more than two decades. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2026, this GT350 is now offered in Virginia with a Shelby Auto American Club certificate, logbooks, service records, and a Michigan title.

Copies of initial delivery and purchase documents are presented in the gallery.

Originally finished in Sapphire Blue, the car was repainted many years ago in Wimbledon White with blue over-the-top stripes. The rear bumper has been removed, and a top-vented plexiglass rear window has been installed.

The R-style fiberglass front valance has inlets for brake cooling ducts, and other details include exposed hood pins, an external cutoff switch, a bullet-style side mirror, and side exhaust outlets.

PS Engineering Trans Am 15″ alloy wheels are wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires that the selling dealer recommends replacing. GT350s were factory-equipped with Kelsey-Hayes front disc brakes as well as larger rear drums than standard Mustangs, and paperwork attributed to Dralle Engineering indicates chassis reinforcements, upgraded springs, adjustable Koni dampers, and a rear Panhard bar were installed.

The fixed-back bucket seats are trimmed in black vinyl. A roll bar has been added along with Simpson harnesses and a fire-suppression system, and the rear seats have been removed. The Hurst shifter is topped with a cue-ball knob, and a Carroll Shelby signature appears on the right side of the dash.

The simulated wood-rimmed steering wheel sits ahead of Shelby-branded instrumentation consisting of a 160-mph speedometer, a clocked tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. Paxton gauges for manifold pressure and fuel pressure are mounted below the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 6,500 miles, approximately 10 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The selling dealer reports that the 289ci V8 has been fitted with a Paxton supercharger for at least three decades, according to the Shelby American World Registry. The engine is equipped with an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold, a Holley double-pumper carburetor, a Cobra-branded intake plenum, an Aviaid aluminum oil pan, an Edelbrock fuel pump, and long-tube headers linked to a side-exit exhaust system.

Handwritten records indicate it was initially built with .040″-over Keith Black pistons, Crane roller rockers and a solid-lifter camshaft, an Eagle crankshaft and connecting rods, 351W heads, and the Aviaid sump. Dralle Engineering rebuilt the engine in 2000, at which time the pistons rings, crankshaft, connecting rods, and valves and springs were replaced. A 22-gallon fuel cell has also been installed.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Toploader four-speed manual transmission that was rebuilt in 1998, and records denote the car was retrofitted with a 3.70 Detroit Locker at some point.

SAAC documentation is also displayed in the gallery.

VSCDA and VARA log books are included as displayed.

The car is titled as a 1966 Ford using the Shelby VIN SFM6S2168