Shelby: 427 S/C Continuation Cobra S/C

CSX4133  427 Shelby Cobra

Information

For Sale. Continuation 427 Shelby Cobra.  Custom ordered and delivered as a turnkey car with warranty by Shelby American Dealer "Nostalgia Motorcars Ltd. " in SC.  This is an early continuation car that was manufactured and fabricated by Shelby American Inc. in Las Vegas. Fabrication of frame. chassis. nbsp;body and components were produced in Las Vegas.  During that time Shelby had contracted a team of approximately 12 inmates at Las Vegas Indian Springs Penitentiary to receive components and construct the rolling chassis. less drive train in the prison's renowned restoration shop.  The restoration shops work was considered of exceptionalquality and makes for an interesting story.  Later continuation cars. approx. after CSX4200 were contracted out to Mexico and then South Africa to increase output capacity as the prison program could not keep up with demand.  This car was ordered as a well optioned car and all documentation from original bill of sale. MSO signed by Carroll Shelby November 10th1999. build sheets. warranty document. delivery document. dealer sales package. general information. wiring diagram. owner history. nbsp;historical USA Title are included. This car has just received a show quality paint job. wet sanded and polished to perfection.  These early 4000CSX continuation cars are the most period correct with Smiths Gauges. Lucas Electrics. original style wiring harness and other details that differentiate it from current CSX6000 cars. not to mention they were made in the USA and not overseas.  This car's options include period correct turkey pan. oil puke tank. Girling hydraulic reservoirs. Aviad oil pan. legend correct fuel rail and mechanical throttle linkage.   It is a low mileage car with 9. 00 miles on the odometer over its 15 year history. The car is registered with SAAC World Registry and Shelby American World Registry.  Recently awarded 1st place Trophy in Shelby American Automobile Club. Hallmark Ford Show and Shine.  

Under the Hood

Produces approx.  600HP and 600ft. lbs torque.

Period correct. nbsp;(Turkey Pan. Oil Puke Tank. Girling Reservoirs. Throttle Linkage. Expansion Tank. Lucas Electrics).

Geartrain

(180mph @6. 00rpm).  Shelby Aluminum Center Section with Dana 44 gear set.  Axle Ratio 3:78. with two Spicer splined halfshafts.  Lakewood bellhousing. Centerforce Clutch. Hydraulic Clutch Slave Cylinder.   Drive Shaft safety girdle.

Rolling Stock. Suspension. Brakes

Chassis

Racing style quick jack bumpers. 1. 5 inch roll bar.  

In the (Legend Correct) Cockpit

15” Moto-Lita hardwood rimmed steering wheel with rare engraved Shelby Logo at 6 o'clock on the metal spoke. As per original Smiths Guages with reverse wind Speedometer and fuel gauge. plus Lucas Ammeter. Optional Leather Seats and Dash.  Optional Door MapPockets.  CSX4133 dash plaque.  Visor with Carroll Shelby signature.  Correct forward facing shifter. shift boot and optional emergency brake.  Onboard Safecraft Halon Fire Suppression system passenger compartment and engine bay. bottle in trunk. Floor mats.  Raydot driver's side mirrors.  Wind Wings and Visors.  Under dash Heater.  Simpson 4 point racing harness. Electric kill switch between seats at rear bulkhead.  

Other Particulars

23 gallon (87 liter) fuel cell. chromed roll bar. 3M rear fender spats.

Aluminum close out panels in wheel wells.  Trunk fully lined with aluminum panels.  Optima battery in trunk for safety.  Side pipes and headers are ceramic coated.  Original style Lucas head lights.  Tonneau Cover. Custom Car Cover.  Weight distribution 48% front. 52% back. ( Shelby Aluminum FE Engine weights 250/lbs less than iron block 427FE engine.  Also Tremek TK0 is only 99/lbs much less than top loader.  This car shows better than new and is super tight. nbsp;at idle sounds like WAR! and when you open the secondaries you better hold on to your hat.  I've built a Contemporary Cobra in the past and have restored. customized and rebuilt several vehicles and motorcycles myself besides having personally owned over 70 vehicles in my life.  I have to say this is my favorite and fastest car I've ever owned.  If I could afford to keep my cars this would be a keeper but my next project is calling and I need to sell to move on.   

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