Vehicle Description
CSX7962, #13 of 50, 289 FIA, 2,900 Miles
This CSX7000 Series 289 FIA is an authentic continuation of the
Shelby Cobra 289 FIA race cars built and campaigned in the '60s.
This beautiful Viking Blue 50th Anniversary example was built in
2015 with a Ford Racing 302 V8, Weber Carburetors, and a Tremec 5
Speed transmission. The dashboard is signed by Allen Grant, Bob
Bondurant and Peter Brock. All original factory documents including
invoice, bill of sale, build sheet, Shelby Vehicle Authenticity
Certificate, and more. See photos for complete build
configuration.
Carroll Shelby always envisioned putting American V8 power into a
light weight European chassis. At the heart of the Cobra was a
strong reliable powerplant that brought out the potential of the
nimble little chassis. The small block 289 Ford motor powered the
FIA Cobra roadsters that dominated the American road race scene.
The small block V8 powerplant also powered the Daytona Coupe that
won America's first and only world manufacturers championship in
1965.
The CSX 7000 suspension is essentially identical to that which
underpinned the 289 Cobra through the mid-'60s. It is the same
front and rear suspension that carried legends like Ken Miles, Dan
Gurney, Bob Bondurant and Phil Hill into victory circle. Nimble and
responsive, the rack and pinion steering offers functionality that
reflects an earlier era, with no synthetic buffer between the
driver and the machine.
This limited production Shelby CSX is in excellent condition and it
runs and drives as good as it looks.
Inspections are welcomed.
