1965 Shelby Cobra CSX "Phantom Cobra"
VIN: CSX4209
Check out this beautiful 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX "Phantom Cobra"!
This Phantom Cobra was presented at the special 2003
Barrett-Jackson 80th Birthday Party for Carroll Shelby and it's # 1
of only 2 ever made! This 65' is also the only red 80th Birthday
Phantom Cobra, making this a very rare ride! This special roadster
was on the 2003 Victory Tour, traveling across the nation while
also being exhibited at shows and turning heads wherever it went!
Lenny Kravitz even drove this beautiful Cobra in Nashville, TN.
This Phantom Cobra has an Aluminum Body, glossy Red Paint finish,
Black Leather Interior, Custom Painted Cobra along both front
fenders, Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop, Ceramic Coated Side Pipes, Shelby
Knock Off Wheels, Chrome Roll Bar and Bumpers, Polished Aluminum
Fuel Cap, along with Carroll Shelby's Autograph on the nose that's
protected underneath the clear coat. Under the hood sits an
Aluminum 427ci FE V8 Engine with Dual Holley 4 Barrel Carburetors
on top. Power is sent to the BFGoodrich Radial T/A Tires through a
Toploader 4-Speed Manual Transmission and a Dana Independent Rear
End with Limited Slip! This Phantom Cobra is an absolute blast to
drive and there's plenty of power on tap too! Stop on a dime thanks
to the equipped Disc Brakes on all four corners of this 65'!
The interior of this Phantom Cobra looks great! Take a look inside
to see this roadster sporting Bucket Seating, Simpson Lab Belts,
Black Leather Upholstery, Black Carpeting, Floor Shifter, Polished
Aluminum and Wood Steering Wheel, Shelby Gauges, Carroll Shelby's
Signature on the dashboard, Fire Extinguisher, along with a
beautifully finished Aluminum Trunk. The underside of this Phantom
Cobra looks amazing! You won't hesitate to place a set of mirrors
underneath this 65' any day of the week to display the beautiful
condition of the Frame, Bracing, Floors, Fuel Tank, Fuel and Brake
Lines, Disc Brakes, Driveshaft, Independent Rear End, Independent
Front Suspension, Coil Overs all around, Toploader Transmission,
Explosion Proof Bellhousing, Large Oil Pan, Aluminum Radiator,
along with the Dual Side Pipes that rumble beautifully with the V8
up front!
This 1965 Shelby CSX Phantom Cobra is a gorgeous roadster inside
and out! Traveling along with this Cobra is a Plaque with Carrol
Shelby's Autograph, a Photo of Carroll Autographing the Plaque,
Dyno Sheets, Carroll Shelby Birthday Magazines, along with Manuals
and Receipts from the build! Any collector or enthusiast would love
to own this rare cobra so call us today before it's gone!
This Cobra is registered in the Shelby World Registry as Carroll
Shelby's 80th Birthday Cobra. Titled as a 1965 Shelby.
Call us today and let VMS park your dream in your driveway!
248-974-9513
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Mechanics:
427ci FE V8 Engine
- Solid Flat Tappet Camshaft
- Aluminum Shaft Mount Roller Rockers
After Market Cylinder Heads
Aluminum Heads
- Casting #: C5AE - F
Holley 4160 4 Barrel Carburetors
- Rear Carb List #: C3AF - 9510 - BJ 2805
- Rear Carb List #: C3AF - 9510 - BK 2804
- Vacuum Secondaries
- Straight Boosters
- 600 CFM Each
Toploader 4-Speed Manual Transmission
Transmission # HEH BL 010252
- Casting #: C5AR - 7006 - D
- Vin: G65Z24301
- 390 Big Block Correct
- 1965 Model Year
- Close Ratio
Front Suspension - Independent
Rear Suspension - Independent
Dana Independent Rear End
- Ratio: Approximately 3.50:1
- Limited Slip
Front Wheels - 15"
Rear Wheels - 15"
Front Tires - BFGoodrich 245/60R15
Rear Tires - BFGoodrich 295/50R15
Front Brakes - Disc
Rear Brakes - Disc
Side Pipes
- Glasspack Style
Body:
- Paint is Incredible
- Aluminum Body
- Signature on Hood
- Body Lines are Straight
- Doors and Trunk Operate Nicely
- Jet Coated Side Pipes
- Chrome is Amazing
- Driver Side Roll Bar
- Cobra Style Fuel Fill
Interior:
- Carpet is Clean
- Upholstery looks Good
- Dashboard in Great Shape
- Signature on Dash
- Steering Wheel looks Great
- Lap Belts
- Car Cover in Trunk
Underneath:
- Gas Tank looks Great
- Frame is Solid
- Explosion Proof Bell Housing
- Oil Pan looks Good
- Nose looks Good
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