135058 / 1962 Shelby Cobra 50th Anniversary

For more information on this vehicle visit Every dynasty has a Sultan, and, for the Cobra dynasty, that Sultan is this 1-owner, 1 of 50 50th Anniversary Shelby. Commissioned and sequentially numbered by Shelby American of Las Vegas, Nevada, this small block beast combines storied heritage with killer looks, excellent build quality and unbeatable provenance! HISTORY/CONDITION In the summer of 1962, the Shelby Cobra took the sports car world by storm! In re-engineering an AC ’Ace’ chassis to accept 289 cubic inches of Ford small block, Carroll Shelby had created a spry track monster that handily defeated proven hardware from Jaguar, Chevrolet, Porsche and Ferrari. Today, over 50 years later, the original CSX2000 is one of the most valuable American cars ever produced. And, as a fitting tribute, Las Vegas’ Shelby American decided to honor that icon with 50 sequentially numbered copies of this 50th Anniversary CSX8000 roadster. ENGINE Churning 525 horsepower into 435 lb./ft. of pavement-scorching torque, the car’s aluminum 289 wraps a forged 4340 crank, SCAT H-beam rods, Mahle 4032 pistons and a custom-grind hydraulic cam in a full array of track-ready ancillaries. At the top of the Cast Silver mill, a polished and decaled air cleaner marries wind with fuel supplied by black Earl’s hoses and a mean Holley 650 double-pumper. The resulting air/fuel mixture makes its way from a period-correct intake to Shelby AFR heads, which hide stainless valves, high-silicone dual springs, 4130 retainers, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Viton seals and custom 4130 pushrods under familiar Cobra valve covers. When those heads flood the cylinders, an MSD Pro-Billet distributor sequences fire between an MSD High Vibration coil and 8mm Shelby plug wires. As combustion is sparked, resultant gases are jettisoned through ceramic-coated shorty headers. That combustion’s cooling is provided by a beefy aluminum radiator, which stores water in front of a large-diameter puller fan, a small Harrison overflow tank and a high-flow water pump. A race-ready Carter fuel pump, a blueprinted Melling oil pump and tough Cloyes timing components supply endurance and longevity. And high quality ancillary components, like ARP bolts, aluminum pulleys, a p4äFordp4ä branded breather, a period-correct dipstick and a period-correct Aviad oil pan give the impression that someone really sweated the details during this incredible roadster’s build. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION Fully sorted and completely detailed, the car’s 3-inch, Drawn Over Mandrel frame and fully independent suspension are ready to hit the toughest track you can find. Behind the engine, a familiar 4-speed sends power to a Dana 44 rear end that’s fitted with Spicer half shafts and Shelby aluminum casing. discs combine with dual-piston Baer calipers to provide confidence-inspiring stops. Modern rack-and-pinion steering makes low speed parking almost as easy as high speed sweeps. And power meets the pavement via chrome-plated spokes and 205/65R15 Firestone Precision Sport radials. INTERIOR Cobra interiors have always been simple, and this roadster’s purist nature shines like a fresh coat of wax on its glossy black fenders. Firm bucket seats stretch tight SA Rosso leather between fresh Simpson safety harnesses. In front of those seats, a leather-wrapped dash founds requisite Stewart Warner telemetry between a chrome mirror, clean Shelby wiring and a small glovebox. And in front of the driver, a wood-rimmed steering wheel spins polished spokes around a 50th Anniversary-exclusive horn button. With impressive performance, classic good looks and incredible provenance, this sinister roadster provides unmatched exclusivity! Call, click or visit for more information.