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Post By Nedsel
11-28-2017, 11:18 AM
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The Last Shelby Cobra 289
This is the last Shelby 289 Cobra that would ever be sold, capping off a remarkably successful run that gave the humble AC Ace Roadster a whole new lease on life, not to mention global fame and notoriety.
Over the decades since it was built, this car has remained remarkably original – retaining its factory-fitted chassis, body, engine, and drivetrain. Its engine is the 289 cubic inch “HiPo” V8 with an aluminum intake and Holley 715 CFM “LeMans” carburetor, it’s fitted with a 4-speed manual gearbox, and it was optioned with “Class A” accessories from new.
Apart from a respray in the original Rouge Iris color the car is the same as it was when it left the factory, and it has benefitted from a comprehensive mechanical sorting during ownership of Cobra expert Colin Comer.
The car pictured here is CSX2588, the final one built for public sale in ’65. One further car was bolted together in the factory however it was made for Carroll himself, and it was kept in the Shelby family.
Mecum are due to auction this car off between the 5th and 14th of January in Kissimmee, Florida. There’s no estimate attached to the car as of yet, however it’s likely to attract some very serious collectors due to its historic significance. If you’d like to read more about it or register to bid you can click here to visit the listing.
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11-28-2017, 12:10 PM
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289 Cobra
Absolutely beautiful car!
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11-28-2017, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobra #3170
Absolutely beautiful car!
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Agreed - and I suspect very desirable for collectors. The car looks so simple and unassuming in those photos - like an old MG or Triumph - but, of course, we know what they're capable of in the right hands.
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11-28-2017, 12:31 PM
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Yes, a beautiful car. Wish I had the money. I always believed that the cobra was the perfect stealth car. In street form they looked like any other small convertible and most people would assume that they were under-powered, until you tried to race one..... 
Jim
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11-28-2017, 01:18 PM
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I’d sure love to have it! Just a little shy in the bank account though!
Larry
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11-28-2017, 01:48 PM
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That is one SWEET ride!
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11-28-2017, 04:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1795
Yes, a beautiful car. Wish I had the money. I always believed that the cobra was the perfect stealth car. In street form they looked like any other small convertible and most people would assume that they were under-powered, until you tried to race one.....
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I think that's the first time I ever heard of a Cobra, even a 260 powered one, being referred to as "stealth." I was a teenager when they came out and every gearhead knew from the start what they were capable of and not to be messed with. And having "Hey Little Cobra: written about it didn't exactly keep it under the radar.
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11-28-2017, 06:25 PM
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Great car. But not the last 289. It was the last 289 SOLD to the public. Carroll kept the VERY last 289, which was one number higher than this one, CSX 2589.
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11-28-2017, 08:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cycleguy55
This is the last Shelby 289 Cobra that would ever be sold, capping off a remarkably successful run that gave the humble AC Ace Roadster a whole new lease on life, not to mention global fame and notoriety.
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I think that's what the ad states. |
11-30-2017, 08:01 AM
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I really love that color...
I may have to start de-trimming my car, and call my painter to start pulling a quote together... 
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11-30-2017, 03:44 PM
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I think that's what the ad states.
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I was referring to the heading, "The Last Shelby Cobra 289." It's misleading.
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11-30-2017, 06:05 PM
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Ned, is that the AC Cars color Rouge Iris?
Larry
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11-30-2017, 08:10 PM
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A piece of history...
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Unique FIA Cobra with 289 and Toploader
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12-01-2017, 08:34 AM
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Quote:
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Ned, is that the AC Cars color Rouge Iris?
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Hey Larry- Yes, that is Rouge Iris.
I'm kind of surprised that more replica-guys don't paint their cars this color (especially if they are going stripe-less)
I think it is a spectacular color.
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12-01-2017, 10:47 AM
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Hey Larry- Yes, that is Rouge Iris.
I'm kind of surprised that more replica-guys don't paint their cars this color (especially if they are going stripe-less)
I think it is a spectacular color.
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Yeah, I agree! May have to look into that color myself!
Larry
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