Vehicle Description
This vehicle is being sold as Lot No. F153.
- Factory competition-optioned Cobra
- Ordered new and invoiced to Lance Reventlow
- Documented with a copy of the original Shelby Invoice to Reventlow showing unique list of options
- Factory equipped with many competition-oriented options and street car options
- Unique competition options include aluminum rocker covers and intake manifold, racing oil pan, sway bars, competition ignition system and tach drive, roll bar and racing tires
- Street car options include safety belts, bumper guards, sun visor and wind wings
- Documented history approved by Ned Scudder of SAAC
- Original chassis and aluminum body
- 289 CI V-8 built to HiPo specifications
- 8-stack Weber induction, 4-speed manual
- Chrome roll bar and side pipes
- Raced by Bill Hansen from 1977-1978
- Restored by Cobra expert by Bill Murray in 1978
- The restoration was refreshed in the 1990s
- Owned by several private collectors since
- In the late 1990s Legendary Motor Cars upgraded the car with Halibrand knock-off wheels, Goodyear competition tires, competition-style fuel filler with rear cowl splash shield, front fender spats and competition mirrors
- Same collector-owner since 2006
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