Vehicle Description
In the 1960s, Carroll Shelby made automotive history with the
creation of the Cobra - and the high-performance Super Snake was
the "Cobra to end all Cobras." In fact, only two original Super
Snakes were ever produced in the period. One was Carroll Shelby's
personal vehicle, CSX 3015; the other - CSX 3303 - was tragically
destroyed. Since then, Shelby produced what is known as
continuation Cobras. This Super Snake, CSX 4404, is one of only
three continuation Super Snakes known to exist and to be authorized
by Shelby. As fate would have it, CSX 4404 was completed and
delivered by Shelby right at the time of Carroll's passing in May
2012. Just like Carroll's car, this aluminum-bodied Super Snake is
powered by a 427ci V8 engine and is fitted with the same twin
Paxton superchargers feeding dual Holley 4-barrel carburetors
sitting atop a Cross-Ram intake manifold. The engine is mated to a
Toploader 4-speed manual transmission. CSX 4404 is beautifully
finished in Guardsman Blue with black side pipes and a chrome roll
bar. The specially made larger aluminum scooped hood was necessary
to clear the superchargers and dual 4-barrel carburetors. The
interior features black leather seats, black carpet, and Shelby S/C
type gauges with additional gauges to monitor boost and fuel
pressure. CSX 4404 has had only one owner and has been driven less
than 25 miles from new. The car comes complete with its Build Sheet
and the original Shelby Automobiles, Inc., MSO signed by Carroll
himself, as was the dashboard.
