Vehicle Description
In 1964, Shelby American introduced the FIA version of the small
block Cobra, which dominated its class in many forms of racing
throughout the 60's against marques like Corvette, Jaguar and Aston
Martin. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary, Shelby American
manufactured 50 limited edition Continuation Series (CSX7000)
Shelby 289 FIA Cobras. Each was painted Viking Blue with Arctic
White FIA roundels, optional matching white wheel centers, premium
black all leather interior, special billet anniversary badges,
original style powder coated wheels and a variety of additional
options. Paint options were limited to the purchaser's choice of
team stripe colors.The 289 FIA Cobras were among the most important
cars in American racing history and driven by some of the most
revered names in racing like Bondurant, Miles, Gurney and Hill.
These Cobras were designed and built with racing in mind.
Modifications included a new dash, widened front and rear fenders,
cut back doors, racing wheels featuring a pin drive hub, and oil
cooler scoops. All come with unique Shelby issued CSX serial
numbers, a Shelby American issued MSO, and a place in the registry
as a 50th anniversary edition Cobra.All 50th Anniversary Cobras
were identical, except for the owner's choice of team stripe color.
The only other options were white wheel centers, choice of tires,
roundel numbers, detachable steering wheel, fuel filler deflector,
grab handle, and a custom car cover. This one has all options. The
one we have available is #16 of 50 and has the number "16" painted
in the roundels and a red team stripe. It is BRAND NEW still under
the factory MSO, with 86 testing and delivery miles on the
odometer. It is flawless nose to tail, and the only new one we know
of in existence. All others have been sold and are now in
service.The powertrain is a correct 289 C. I. block, bored and
stroked to 347 C. I. with electronic "8 stack" fuel injection that
resembles the original Weber carburetors, and mated with a five
speed Tremec transmission. Differential is a 3:73 to 1 posi-trac
Salisbury with independent rear suspension. It is dialed in, tuned
and tested, and ready for a new owner.Body - Shelby Hand Laid
FiberglassChassis & Suspension - 3-inch diameter DOM steel frame-
Upper transverse leaf springs w/lower arms, independent front and
rear suspension- 1" x 11-7/16" OD disc, dual
piston Shelby branded caliper front brakes- 3/4" x 11-7
/16" OD disc, dual piston Shelby branded caliper rear
brakesInterior/ Exterior- Shelby full leather interior with door
map pockets- Shelby custom black carpeting- Side exit exhaust in
front of rear wheel- 15" Alloy Halibrand style wheels50th
ANNIVERSARY FEATURES- Viking Blue body color- Arctic White stripes
and roundels ("meat balls")- 50th Anniversary Billet badging
including:- Front & Rear FIA Cobra emblems- 50th Anniversary side
badging- Steering Wheel FIA Cobra Emblem- Engine plate with Shelby
CSX identification number- Detachable Steering wheel- Complete
exhaust (to fit 289/302 V8 Ford Windsor style engines)- FIA style
wheels with Arctic White centers- 50th Anniversary cobra car
coverNote that the pictures you see were provided by Shelby
American and are not the actual car. The car in the photographs has
a yellow team stripe, no numbers in the roundels, and Goodyear race
tires. The car we have available is identical, but with a red team
stripe, the number "16" painted in the roundels, and street legal
tires. The cars are otherwise identical in appearance.This Cobra is
located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and available to view and
inspect by appointment. Call Mark at 817-247-1981 for more
information, or to schedule time to see it....