Vehicle Description
1965 Ford Shelby Cobra-Commissioned by Carroll Shelby, the CSX 4000
Continuation Series was everything the legendary 427 Cobras are and
more.CSX4065 Vehicle Information and History:Winter 2016 Shelby
American Magazine Cover CarBelieved to be 9,100 milesGarage kept
entire lifetimeMSO issued and signed by Carroll Shelby in December
1997Shelby aluminum 427 CI engine blockTremec 600 5-speed manual
transmissionEdelbrock Competition heads, 9.5:1 compressionEdelbrock
intake dual plane roller camshaft550 rear wheel HP at 6,000 RPM600
ft/lbs of torque at 4,000 RPM4-wheel independent suspension with
dual A-Arms and coilover shocksShelby aluminum differential
housingDana 44 gears with 3.54 differential ratioHigh strength
fiberglass composite body and aluminum undercarriageOriginal Cobra
frame configuration with 4-inch round tube main rails15-inch wood
rim steering wheelRack and pinion steering, Baer brakesTrigo 6-pin
knock-off wheels with Halibrand knock-offs23 gallon fuel cell,
battery in trunkMechanical and electric fuel pumpsSmiths gauges,
speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, oil temperature and water
temperatureAdjustable rev limiterHeaders and side pipesThis Shelby
Cobra is a CSX4000 Series continuation model finished in Guardsman
Blue with white stripes. The 5-digit odometer indicates just over
10,500 miles.Power comes from a Ford 427ci side-oiler V8 features
an aluminum block, 9:5:1 cylinder heads, a dual-plane intake
manifold, Edelbrock cam, Holley 3310 carburetor, and an oil cooler.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec 5-speed manual
transmission.The fiberglass body is finished in Guardsman Blue, an
original Cobra color, and the car also features an aluminum
underbody along with an original-style frame and white racing
stripes. This car has a Shelby aluminum differential housing, and
4-wheel independent suspension with dual A-arm and coilover shocks.
The battery is mounted in trunk, and a 23-gallon fuel cell is
fitted. The side pipes, roll hoop, and quick-jack bumpers are
chromed. The 15? Trigo pin-drive wheels measure 8? in width up
front and 10.5? out back. They are wrapped in Goodyear Eagle Sport
Car Special tires.Black leather seats are equipped with a Simpson
5-point harness for the driver and a lap belt for the passenger.
This car was optioned without a glove box, door pockets, or heater.
A fire extinguisher and kill switch are located behind the seats,
and black floor mats protect the carpet. A 15? wooden-rimmed
steering wheel with Cobra center cap is present, and the
speedometer, tachometer, water temperature, and fuel pressure gauge
are from Smiths. The amp gauge is a Lucas unit, and an aftermarket
fuel gauge is mounted below the dash.Shelby American Inc. built
approximately 650 CSX4000 continuation Cobras between 1997 and
2009, making CSX4065 one of the earliest examples. Visit Alexander
Automotive online at alexanderautomotive.net to see more pictures
of this vehicle or call us at 615-791-9898 today to schedule your
test drive.
