Carroll Shelby & the 50th Anniversary CSX 8000 Cobra

[ACademic]

If people have the money to pay considerably more for the "prominence" of owning a Shelby versus a Kirkham, then why should anyone care? At this price level it really doesn't matter to those with that kind of money to throw around (at least to most of them; some are more sensible). Again, the Speed Channel coveage of the BJ auctions always talk about prominence when it comes to owning a Shelby vs. any other replica. And I think they have made that point well known and in some enthusiast's eyes it still holds water.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by ACademic

Again, the Speed Channel coveage of the BJ auctions always talk about prominence when it comes to owning a Shelby vs. any other replica.

Do you mean "provenance"?

[CSX Cobra]

Yes as far as I know all 50 are sold out. Unless a few of the customers can't come up with the deposit of $35,000 for fiberglass. In that case a few more can come available. Quite Amazing overall. I worked the event and the 289 cobra for the entire Barrett Jackson event. It was the most popular and photographed car of the event. The cars were selling super fast. Absolutely stunning color combination. I think this is the single most significant car that shelby has put out in 45 years. Can't wait to get ours.

Gregory Motorsports
Fresno CA
559-960-8844

CSX 4000 series cars also brought good money at the auctions. Steven's and Ours included, CSX 4929. Overall the Event was a monster success.

Special thanks to Gary Paterson and John Lutz for all their hard work and dedication. There was a tremendous amount of work to get this car built, transported, and marketed at the event. Plus the Shelby Bash was the week before.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by CSX Cobra

Unless a few of the customers can't come up with the deposit of $35,000 for fiberglass.

Forgive me for sounding dumb, but is it legal to hold a 50% deposit (on fiberglass) on something that doesn't exist and may take several years to build? Who holds the money? An escrow company?

Does each dealer have a different deposit agreement?

[CSX Cobra]

All Deposits are forwarded to Shelby by the dealer. In this case you needed $35,000 (half of the $70,000) to get the roller ordered on the 50th anniversary 289. Shelby will not build the car without half down to start.

Here are some pictures of the 50th Anniversary Car at Barrett Jackson 2011. Absolutely stunning.












I'm going to be finishing a number of these cars for customers with ford 289 hipo. The traditionalist build. Anyone who wants help putting it together give me a call.

Also for those who missed out. Shelby America builds the CSX 8000 series car, which is what this car is. It can be ordered in any color and option package. It just will not be a 50th anniversary car. It also will cost $10,000 less. So $60,000 for the roller in Fiberglass.