One of just 29 S/C Cobras built, CSX 3045 boasts an exceptional provenance, including vintage racing cred.
Headlining early entries for the upcoming RM auction, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, is a fantastic trio of Shelbys, led by a genuine, fully documented ‘67 Shelby 427 ‘Semi-Competition’ Cobra. It was formerly owned by mega-collector John Mozart and has been subjected to a full, professional restoration.
“The 427 S/C Cobra was marketed when new as the fastest street car ever built. Certainly no exaggeration, it is brutally fast and combines a powerful exhaust note with stunning performance to provide an exhilarating drive,” says Gord Duff, Car Specialist, RM Auctions. “Genuine 427 S/C Cobras are seldom offered for public sale. We are truly honored to have been entrusted with its sale in Arizona. A genuine, low-mileage example with a perfect provenance, it is certain to appeal to serious collectors of American racing history.”
CSX 3045 will be joined by the unique ‘63 Shelby ‘Factory Competition-Specification’ Cobra, CSX 2032, built to competition specification for Shelby friend and patron, Lance Reventlow, and equipped with various luxury options (est. $750,000–$950,000), and a rare, ‘65 Shelby Mustang GT350 R, chassis 5R531, one of only 33 production R models (est. $750,000–$950,000).
Photo: Darin Schabel, RM Auctions.
For more information about this RM Auction (January 18, 2013) featuring Shelbys, Ferraris, exotics and grand classics, and the complete auction calendar, please visit http://rmauctions.com/
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