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1966 Shelby 427 Cobra

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Channel: Cars & Travels ! - REMROB · 2013 · Autos & Vehicles

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1966 Shelby 427 Cobra
 Sold for $836,000 Including Commission
RM Auction, Amelia Island 2013
Chassis no. CSX 3259
520 bhp, 427 cu. in. "side-oiler" V-8 engine with aluminum cylinder heads, four twin-choke Weber carburetors, Ford Toploader four-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with unequal-length upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, and telescopic dampers, independent rear suspension with unequal-length upper and lower wishbones with additional lower trailing links, coil springs, and telescopic dampers, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. Wheelbase: 90 in.

•Documented, well-known, "no stories" history
•Recently and completely restored by Stewart Hall 
•520 horsepower, 427 "side-oiler" V-8 with four Weber carbs and aluminum heads
•Outstanding fit and finish; beautifully detailed throughout

CSX 3259
 The 427 Cobra presented here, chassis CSX 3259, is a stunning, genuine 427-powered street Cobra that enjoys both excellent history and outstanding preparation to the highest standards by Stewart Hall, of Hall Fabrication & Racing, Inc. According to the Shelby American World Registry, 3259 was originally billed by AC Cars to Shelby American on April 12, 1966, before being invoiced by Shelby American to Stark Hickey Ford, of Royal Oak, Michigan, near Detroit, for $6,275, on June 30. It was then sold to original owner Jim Rayl, of Kokomo, Indiana, in August 1966. The car remained in the United States throughout the 1970s, and it was known to have accumulated only 21,700 miles by 1979. 
The car appeared at the First Annual Brown County Indiana SAAC meet in 1978, and it was then exported to England for Martin A. Colvill in 1979. Around 1982, Michael Burgel, of Germany, acquired it. Registered "BO-W8" at this time, the Cobra was fitted with S/C features, including a hood scoop, a chrome driver's roll bar, quick-jacks, side pipes, and a large-capacity fuel tank. In addition, the 427 "side-oiler" was equipped with aluminum cylinder heads, a competition oil pan, Weber carburetors, and four-piston, aluminum-caliper disc brakes. While mostly street-driven, 3259 was also raced occasionally in European Cobra events. Next, Frank Sytner, the 1988 British Touring Car Champion, acquired 3259 before its eventual return to the U.S. 
 In 2003, the previous owner acquired the car, and the chassis was prepared for entry into the Monterey Historics, where it made contact with a guardrail in competition. Following the incident, the Cobra was completely restored to its present show-quality condition, with no expense spared, including a bare-metal refinish. Since completion, the Cobra has been shown numerous times, and it was a highlight of his collection. Photo-documentation of the accident damage and repair is available for review upon request. 
 As presented, the Cobra is well documented, with an old California pink slip and numerous state inspection receipts dating back to 1970. The documentation file also contains a copy of the original invoice from AC to Shelby American, photographs of the body stamp in various locations, including the trunk latch, hood latch, and both door hinges, as well as receipts from the car's European ownership period in England and Germany during the 1980s and 1990s. The Cobra also comes with nearly $315,000 of invoices from Stewart Hall, outlining the comprehensive restoration work, careful race preparation, and fastidious ongoing maintenance lavished on this Cobra since 2003, with the bulk of the restoration work completed in 2008. 
 The restoration was completed to spectacular standards, in a no-expense-spared fashion, to not only look great but also to perform well under the rigors of competition driving. The comprehensive work covered the brakes, cooling, driveline, fuel delivery, electrical, and suspension systems, as well as the chrome, paintwork, interior, and a comprehensive detailing of the underside, engine compartment, and trunk areas. The Cobra was serviced in October 2009, with the work including an oil change, new spark plugs, and new tires, as well as extensive detailing. In 2011, CSX 3259 was acquired by the current owner, and it has remained under expert care and attention since, with negligible mileage added.
 Today, the Cobra is simply breathtaking. The quality of the workmanship is outstanding, with superlative fit and finish, excellent chrome, and superb detailing throughout, from the polished oil cooler housing to the spectacular paintwork. The brightwork, wheels, glass, and lights are all excellent, as are the gaps and fit of the bodywork. The interior is extremely nice too, with superb fit and quality to the upholstery and carpeting. The instruments are the correct Smiths items and are like new. Other features include competition-type safety belts, a power cutoff switch, and new, spun aluminum side-view mirrors. 
 
Robert Myrick Photography

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