Vehicle Description
In 1964 Carrol Shelby build 16 special Cobras for enduro racing
labeled the 289 FIA. FIA is a sanctioning body in Europe similar to
the SCCA and NASCAR for long distance racing, (eg Lemans).
Modifications include a hood scoop, fender flares, oil cooler duct,
quicklift jack brakets and oversize filler cap resulting in the
best appearing of the 3 cobra body styles. The last 2 original FIAs
sold at auction brought $1.5 Million, (Gordon Johncooks, Indy 500
winner) and $1.9 million at auction in England. This car built in
1995 in Tempe, Arizona by North American Fiberglass. NAF has been
credited as the most authentic reproduction at the time. The
English Compomotive faux knockoff wheels closely replicate the
original Hallibrands. The body is as close to exact as possible as
it was taken off the original bucks. The dash board with VDO gauges
closely resemble the original as does the wood aluminum spoke
steering wheels. This vehicle was factory built by NAF.
Additionally, it has always been garage kept and the factory paint
is still in good condition. The engine is a streetable 302 ford
with an Edelbrock manifold and a single Holley 4 barrel carburetor,
followed by a Ford 5 speed manual transmission. The front
suspension is a modified coilover 5 bolt ford with disc brakes. The
rear is a 8.8 Ford live axle with trailing arms, coilover shocks
and drum brakes. Another upgrade is the Tilton brake/ clutch pedal
assembly and master cylinders as used in many race cars. The
currents owner states that this vehicle is very similar to the
authentic 289 Cobras but with a much improved front suspension.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
