50th Anniversary Edition Big Block Shelby Cobra Sells out within 48 Hours of Unveil
19 Enero 2015 - 9:55AM
Business Wire
The entire run of 50th Anniversary Shelby Cobras from Shelby
American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International
Inc., (CSBI.PK), sold out within 48 hours of its public unveil at
the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Tuesday,
January 13. The limited run of 50 cars was announced on Dec. 30,
2014, and subsequently sold out after being officially unveiled at
Barrett-Jackson.
“The passion for these cars proves that the Shelby Cobra is as
relevant today as it was 50 years ago,” said Joe Conway, Co-CEO of
Carroll Shelby International and CEO of Shelby American. “The car
literally blew everything else away on both the street and track,
where it won the SCCA’s ‘A’ production class in 1965. The big block
Shelby earned its place in history as one of most iconic and
exciting cars in the world.”
Shelby American launched the big block Cobras specifically to
conquer all other sports cars on Jan. 25, 1965. The 50th
Anniversary Editions (serial numbers CSX4550 to CSX4599)
incorporate safety and performance improvements without sacrificing
originality. The 50th Anniversary Edition Cobras retain the
authentic style coil spring independent suspension, but are
upgraded to contemporary standards while the bodies are available
in aluminum or fiberglass.
The Anniversary Edition continuation big block Cobras will all
be painted Guardsman Blue with Wimbledon White stripes, equipped
with a premium black leather interior, special badges, modern brake
discs and a stronger frame. The 50th Anniversary Edition 427 Shelby
Cobra begins at $119,995 for a fiberglass or $179,995 for an
aluminum bodied car, without the drive train. Each is a component
vehicle that is built to order and can be finished by a customer or
authorized dealer and delivered as a rolling chassis.
Each anniversary Cobra will be documented in the ‘Shelby World
Registry’ alongside the original 343 built by Shelby American in
the 1960s.
“The tremendous demand/desire for the iconic Cobra is a
testament to Carroll Shelby’s design prowess,” said Conway. “We’re
confident that the forthcoming 50th anniversary edition Daytona
Coupe will be welcomed with similar enthusiasm.”
Those interested in non-anniversary small block and big block
Cobras can call Shelby American at (702) 942-7325. Information can
be found at http://www.shelbyamerican.com/50th427cobra.asp.
About Shelby American, Inc.
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby American manufactures
and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company
builds authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289
FIA and 289 street car component vehicles; it offers the Shelby GT,
1000, GT500 Super Snake and GTS post-title packages for the
2005-2015 Ford Mustang. Shelby American also builds the Shelby
Raptor muscle truck and Shelby Focus ST hot hatch. For more
information, visit www.shelbyamerican.com.
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