Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Authentic CSX4000 continuation Cobra that's logged only 121
miles
3-year build completed in 2009 / 705 dyno-proven horsepower
427 cubic inch Ford 'Side Oiler' V8 / All-aluminum construction /
Bored to 482 cubic inches
Aluminum body / Shelby Black paint
Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission
FAM Camel leather interior / Wind wing autographed by Carroll
Shelby
Sale includes: Build photos / Keith Craft Racing Engines dyno
results / A personalized Shelby American letter
Shelby 4-wheel disc brakes / Rack-and-pinion steering
15-inch Shelby knock-off wheels
Shelby 4-inch tube frame / Shelby independent suspension
If you're a car enthusiast, you know all about the iconic empire
built by Shelby's legendary Cobra. From 7-figure originals to
fiberglass replicas, the word "Cobra" can represent anything from a
sinuous boulevard cruiser to a hardcore track star. With that in
mind, every dynasty has a Sultan, and, for the Cobra, that Sultan
is a classic like this spectacular Shelby CSX4000. Commissioned by
Shelby American of Las Vegas, Nevada, this all-aluminum beast
combines storied heritage with killer looks, excellent build
quality and unbeatable provenance. If you're searching for a fresh
twist on an old favorite, forget about project cars pieced together
from leftovers. And forget about sloppy replica builds that shame
their fabled predecessors. Call your friends at RK Motors Charlotte
and pick up this razor-sharp roadster. It's pristine, rare and
ready to rock and roll!
HISTORY/CONDITION
In 1965, amid stiff competition and whimsical homologation rules,
Shelby attempted a total domination of the FIA GT series by
installing a massive Ford 427 in a completely re-engineered AC
chassis. While this creation was a bit crude at the time, it
possessed all the organically frightening charm of a bare-knuckle
collector car. And, even though initial public sales were a bit of
a letdown, authentic 427 S/C's would eventually bring millions at
auction. Today, over 50 years later, big block Cobras are some of
the most valuable cars ever produced. And in the mid-1980s, Las
Vegas's Shelby American decided to honor the icon by authorizing a
lightly updated generation dubbed CSX4000.
Like most premier classics, a great story is part of this Shelby's
standard equipment. In 2006, when the car's first owner saw Carroll
Shelby in the lobby of a West Palm Beach hotel, he lamented his
decision not purchase a Cobra back in the '60s. Shelby's reply was
predictably cool. With the quick passing of a business card, he
simply said "We still make them". And the rest, as they say, is
big-bore, high-octane history!
Beginning life as hand-formed aluminum, CSX4378 is a
registry-listed gem that, completed in 2009, took roughly three
years to assemble. That assembly was dressed in sinister Shelby
Black 2-stage, which was augmented with black lifts, a small scoop,
a chrome roll bar, a polished fuel filler and chrome�trimmed glass.
And today, rolling only 121 miles since its documented debut, this
classy Cobra strikes a perfect balance between outrageous looks,
serious performance and excellent attention to detail.
ENGINE
Twist the car's chrome hood ties and you'll find an all-aluminum
'Side Oiler' that builds on the all-aluminum body's theme of
performance at all costs. Balanced and built specifically for this
Cobra, that monster mill features an increased bore that nets a
whopping 482 cubic inches of Ford power! At the top of the buff
powerplant, a finned air cleaner feeds twin Holley 4-barrels that
are tethered to an aluminum intake. At the sides of those carbs,
aluminum heads ride beneath finned Shelby valve covers. At the
front of those heads, an MSD distributor sequences spark between an
aftermarket coil, loomed Taylor Spiro Pros and MSD 6AL ignition.
Beneath those wires, application-specific headers roll charred
dinosaurs in to ceramic-coated side-pipes. In front of those
headers, billet pulleys spin a modern alternator next to an
aluminum Shelby water pump. And, speaking of water, a big Fluidyne
radiator utilizes silver tubes to circulate coolant around two
pusher fans, a large SPAL puller fan and a color-keyed expansion
tank. You'll be happy to know that the clean V8 has been properly
seated in a satin aluminum bay. You'll be excited to see that
first-rate detailing, like stainless fluid lines, a color-keyed
breather, chrome dress-up items and a coated fuel pump, rounds out
a very impressive engine display. And you'll be delighted to know
that, on October 25th, 2007, Keith Craft Racing Engines dyno-ed
this raucous engine at 705 horsepower and 653 lb./ft. of
torque!
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
One of the best things about buying a professionally built,
Shelby-designed Cobra is the impressive hardware underneath. Fully
sorted and completely detailed, this sub-2,400-pound roadster's
4-inch tube frame and fully independent suspension are ready to hit
the toughest track you can find. The buff 427 twists torque to a
tough Tremec TKO600 5-speed. At the corners, vented discs combine
with dual-piston Shelby calipers to provide confidence-inspiring
stops. Modern rack-and-pinion steering makes low speed parking
almost as easy as high speed sweeps. Power meets the pavement via
Shelby-branded knock-offs, which spin 26.5x8.0-15 Goodyear Eagle
Sport Car Specials in front of 26.5x10.5-15 Goodyear Eagle Sport
Car Specials. And everything, from the car's aluminum floors and
coil-over-shocks to its Aviaid oil pan and 32-gallon fuel cell,
looks essentially brand new.
INTERIOR
Sporting famed "Ferrari's Ass is Mine" Camel aesthetics, this
roadster's leather-lined interior is a welcome departure from the
'coal pit black' cockpits found between most Cobra's doors. Firm
bucket seats stretch tight hides between 2-point Simpson safety
harnesses. In front of those seats, a leather-wrapped dash founds
requisite Smiths telemetry between a polished mirror, a small
plaque and a Shelby-signed wind wing. At the sides of that dash,
lightweight doors hang more Camel leather in front of traditional
chrome handles. Below those doors, optional wool carpet floats
Shelby-branded mats beneath billet pedals, a polished hand brake
and an authentic Top Loader shifter. In front of the driver, a
wood-rimmed steering wheel spins polished spokes around a vivid
Shelby horn button. And behind the passengers, a surprisingly
spacious trunk is fully finished in supple wool carpet.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Build photos
General specs
A Keith Craft Racing Engines dyno sheet
A personalized Shelby American letter
A short summary of the car's history
With impressive performance, classic looks and incredible
provenance, this pristine roadster provides unmatched exclusivity.
Combining a storied aluminum body and a thoroughbred aluminum
engine with 21st century build techniques, it's a virtually new,
highly authentic example of the most desirable Cobra ever produced.
Don't miss this opportunity to own a spotless, turnkey Shelby
that's just as rare as vintage and probably more fun to drive!