1965 Shelby 289 Cobra
VIN: CSX 2337
Engine: PA 4041
Sold to John Hector on 12/23/1964
Two-owner
West coast car
No hit body
Original motor
Original transmission
Original rear end
This is a rare opportunity to own a “no stories” Shelby Cobra. This 289 Cobra has the pedigree to be the cornerstone of your collection. By the way it drives as good as it looks.
While working as an aerospace engineer at Douglas Aircraft in 1964, John Hector began his search for a Cobra. He had driven a classmate’s Cobra after college and had become entranced by the prospect of owning one himself. He inquired after a few used cars, until he came upon a new 289 Cobra in Utah. Walter Larson Ford in Murray, Utah was anxious to move their Cobra before winter set in, so a deal was struck and on December 23, 1964 Hector boarded a plane and set off for Utah to collect his car. The original sticker price was $6465, and the final sale price was only $5299. Quite the deal indeed.
Hector would bring the Cobra home to Anaheim, California, and would go on to use the car as his daily driver for the next two years. During that time he would compete in a few autocross events in LA, San Diego, and Portland. In 1973 the car would be repainted in its original red. That same year Hector would move to Oregon, and the Cobra would be set aside, and driven infrequently, except for occasional local vintage sports car rallies.
CSX 2337 has never been in an accident, and the aluminum body remains completely original. One repaint in 1973. Engine was rebuilt and dynamically balanced about 10 years ago. Only 3-4000 miles since rebuild. The engine, transmission, and rear end are original to the car. Even the original spare tire, which has never been used, is included with the car.
Sale includes original sales paperwork, Manufacturer’s statement of origin, 500 miles service paperwork, Factory warranty, A.C. Cobra Chassis Instruction Book, Shelby factory invoice, and period brochures.
Comes with original tools, tool bag, jack, soft top, side curtains, and tonneau cover
Shelby factory options
Group A:
Tuned air cleaner – chrome
Aluminum rocker arm covers
Front grill guard – chrome
Rear bumper guard – chrome
Exhaust pipe tips – chrome
Adjustable wind wings
Tinted sun visors
Smith heater
Competition seat belts
White side wall tires
Included with the sale:
Tire jack
Tonneau cover
Convertible top
Convertible top bows
Side windows (2)
Grease gun
Original Tool kit in bag (5) wrenches, plier, hammer
Wheel Hammer
Owner’s manual
Manufacturer statement of origin
Report of sale receipt
Dealer letters
Original purchase receipt, invoice, and agreement
Buyer’s form and warranty
Cobra brochure
Service bulletin
Cobra 500 mile service check
Cobra specifications
Spare keys & key fob
Original purchase receipt, invoice, and agreement
Buyer’s form and warranty
Cobra brochure
Service bulletin
Cobra 500 mile service check
Cobra specifications
Spare keys & key fob
