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1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Competition
United States • 16 Aug 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Competition, chassis CSX 3011, one of only 23 built. It has a well-documented history, including being used for Shelby American promotions, featured in the Elvis Presley film Spinout, and raced by Formula One driver Moisés Solana, with a full restoration completed by Cobra Automotive Inc.
Condition
9
The car has been fully restored by Cobra Automotive Inc. and has received a Gold award in Class at the Shelby American Automobile Club Convention 36 in 2011.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
CSX 3011
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Chassis: CSX 3011
Exceedingly Rare as One of Just 23 Competition Examples Built
Retained by Shelby American for the Cobra Caravan Press Tour
Featured in the 1966 Elvis Presley Film Spinout
Originally Owned and Raced by Formula One Driver Moisés Solana
Restoration Performed by Specialists Cobra Automotive Inc.
427 CID OHV V-8 Engine
Holley 4-Barrel 780 CFM Carburetor
Estimated 485 BHP at 6,500 RPM
4-Speed “Top-Loader” Gearbox
4-Wheel Girling Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Fully Independent Suspension with A-Arms and Integral Coil Shock Absorbers
In late 1963, a group of Shelby American employees led by racing driver Ken Miles met to conceive the company’s next Cobra-based racing car with a goal of besting Ferrari on long European circuits like the Nürburgring, Monza, and Le Mans.
The outgoing 289-powered Competition Cobras were campaigned with immense success, but could not reliably produce over 400 hp, which was needed to compete going forward.
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£126,822
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£897,703
Median Price (Since 2020)
£4,351,917
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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