Vehicle Description
This Shelby Cobra, CSX3239, is powered by a 427ci 8-cylinder engine
and 4-speed manual transmission, and is documented in the Shelby
Registry with comprehensive ownership history and showing just over
17,000 miles (title reads mileage exempt). It was originally
delivered in red with black interior, invoice #000344 dated May 9,
1966, to Koons Ford in Falls Church, VA, as a 1966 Cobra Street.
The original owner, thought to be Antonio Juan Christiani, brought
it to Central America during the late '60s and sold it out of San
Salvador in 1976 with 3,900 miles to Steve Posey, with a Holman
Moody 427ci engine. Cobra restorer Bill Kemper purchased 3239 in
1987 and, after a few months, sold it to Bill Strackosch, who added
white stripes over the red paint. In early 1988 Gene
Schiavone/Essex Wire purchased the car and resold it to Cobra
collector George Stauffer in '89. Early that year, Stauffer sold
the car to S. Segu. With just under 6,000 miles, 3239 was sold in
January 2000 to Gene Schiavone. A year later Marvin Jones purchased
and vintage-raced the car. In 2004 the car was pictured in Muscle
Car Milestones, which identified the 427 Cobra as the top muscle
car of all time. In 2006, with 7,200 miles on the odometer, the car
was then purchased by Michael Hammer. Hammer commissioned a full,
professional restoration of the car for the purpose of running the
Copperstate 1000. It was agreed that original parts would be used
and rebuilt, emphasizing originality, performance and drivability
where possible. In 2014 car was purchase by its current owner, at
which time the roll bar, competition gas filler, side pipes and
hood scoop were removed. The car was sent to Lewisville, TX, to an
aluminum fabrication and paint specialist for a complete refinish
over an excellent original aluminum body. Its magnificent
presentation, immaculate preparation and solid originality make
this a desirable 427 Cobra with excellent documentation.
