What's the History for the Last Shelby American Cobra made?

[SFcobra65]

Was wondering what history there is out there on the Last Shelby American Cobra made ? What # Is/Was it ?

Frank

[mrmustang]

Is this a trick question?



Bill S.

[thudmaster]

Dang it....did they quit making them right after I placed my order? Good thing I didn't send in the deposit yet.......

[Bartruff1]

According to Legate Page 282 sez...CSX 3360 was shipped on Dec 28, 1966.

[Great Asp]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

Is this a trick question?
Bill S.

LOL

I'm going to keep reading this thread untill it goes past 45 pages...

E

[Tim Brewer]

Well, not to offend anyone, but I believe the only true Shelby Cobras were built in the 60's. Everything else is only a recreation of those cars built in the 60's.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by Tim Brewer

Well, not to offend anyone, but I believe the only true Shelby Cobras were built in the 60's. Everything else is only a recreation of those cars built in the 60's.

I felt compelled to respond to the all too typical "beating a dead horse" and "hijacking" accusation leveled at me when this subject takes off. I usually just respond to a demeaning remark about the Continuation Series Cobras which prompts many posts adverse to my position many based on "my opinion" and "I believe". Point in case...Actually, the above post was the post I made my remark to by simply referring to the SAAC Registry. Then the others here hijacked the thread by launching into the subject full bore. I merely obliged to correct the record in response so any newbie would understand the correct status of the Continuation series and in my never ending quest to help those here who love to refer to the Continuation series as a "replica Cobra" (as that term is commonly meant & understood today) see the light and understand SAAC's official position as set out in the Registry. Its all in there and very clear and concise.

I did not and would not argue the Continuation series are original cars. Any attempt to paint my response as an attempt to do so or challenge anyone who said they were'nt original cars in at best grossly inaccurate and at worst an intentional effort to twist the facts. Neither would surprise me here.

And if most here weren't tripping over themselves to throw stones about the dreaded "is it real" subject they would have noticed I also asked a related question to the original thread in my first post on this thread which was not answered until many posts later by Ron. The overwhelming adverse reaction to my simply directing Tim Brewer to the Registry was actually amusing to watch especially when accompanied by all the guys tripping over themselves to accuse me of "beating a dead horse" and "hijacking" the thread when viewed objectively it wasn't me who continued to pursue the verboten subject. Man, this place cracks me up.

But I'm sure just as the crowd here can't comprehend the black and white text of the Registry they will neither see my point on "horse beating either".

And very simply, if you don't like hearing my response to statements like Tim Brewers don't make statements like Mr. Brewer otherwise I'll respond to make sure someone here is correcting the record on the Continuation Series cars. Of course Mr. Brewer is free to state what he "believes" and I am free to state what I believe (of course the difference is my belief is backed by SAAC's official position set out in the Registry) in response. If you don't like it I refer you to the TS doctrine.

Of course I still stand by my offer to agree to refer to Continuation Series Cobras as replica Cobras as the term replica is defined in the Websters Dictionary provided a sticky is posted on the All Cobra talk forum setting out the definition and in return we can refer all non Shelby cars and those not considered Cobras by SAAC as "non Cobra look a likes". Any takers????

Hey, you guys have a nice night.

[Great Asp]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

But I'm sure just as the crowd here can't comprehend the black and white text of the Registry

E

[Trevor Legate]

I'm not offended. The truth never offends (well, maybe sometimes :-) Whichever way you care to look at it, 3360 was the last Shelby Cobra.

I may be wrong but I think this topic has been discussed here in the past?

[mr bruce]

Shelby is still making them.

[Bill Bess]

Well......the point being the last original alum. car built in England and modified by Shelby in the sixties.
Seems to me that everything else is a "continuation car" by Shelby or a replica by anyone else. The only thing we're talkin about is perceived value...I'll take an original sixties version please.

Oh well, I can't afford one, Bill

[ROUSHAC]

I'm sure that we are all waiting with bated breath for "you know who" to tell us that they are still making REAL Shelby Cobras and shall continue to do so. It's a tough job, but someone has to do it. Right, Evan?

[LURK]

boys boys... come on now. We all know you can benchmark your own personal favorite "last one" on any measure you like: real, authentic, genuine, original. Pick one and shaddap already.

[SFcobra65]

No , this is not a trick question , and i did not know this subject had already been coverd , as i'm not here everyday.... Just to touch on a couple of points.

Now ,i indeed was looking for the History on the last "Original" 60's era Shelby American Cobra not the Continuations from Shelby /Superformance or any other makers.

Frank

[Trevor Legate]

When I said this has been covered before I was being ironic (sorry, it's the downside of email) as I was expecting the usual boring tirade from one or two folk. The production of AC Cobra and the Shelby Cobra began in 1962; the last Shelby Cobra was CSX 3360 and the last car from the AC factory was built in 1968 despite not using the 'Cobra' trade name, but can be considered part of the production run. All cars from both Shelby and AC since that time (i.e. not made in the 1960s) are later variations on the original theme and you can call them what you will: continuations, recreations, replicas, revivals, regurgitations....

[Nedsel]

You have a way with words, Trevor. But didn't you forget "hallucination?"

[Trevor Legate]

Thank you Mr. Ned. I also conveniently 'forgot' a few other words too! I'm still getting the water out of my brain - and camera. However, I do think we should officially adopt the word 'hallucination' as it so aptly covers a multitude of sins.....the 'Shelby Hallucination Cobra' - got a nice ring to it. Pure class....

(You managed to wring your cars out yet or are you cultivating mushrooms on the carpets?)

[Nedsel]

Got everything pretty well dried out, thanks. Next time I'm bringing a snorkel. At least your cameras are small - heck, a few minutes in the microwave should make them good as new!

[Trevor Legate]

Duh - microwave....of course! Silly me! How do you kick-start those things? Got some matches someplace....

[erland]

Originally Posted by SFcobra65

Was wondering what history there is out there on the Last Shelby American Cobra made ? What # Is/Was it ?

Frank

I am the first owner of the last AC Cobra made, CSX3360. I purchased it from Grappone Froed in Concord, NH. in 1967 for $6000.00. I owned it until 1977 when I sold it for $10,000.00 and thought it was amazing that I could sell a car for two thirds more than what I paid for it. I don;t remember who I sold it to or where it is now, but hopefully they might see this post and chime in. I put about 6000 miles on it in 10 years mostly at night on the beautiful rolling roads of New England. The highest speed I ever had it to was 170 MPH on a straight section of Interstate 89 north of Concord, NH.

Let me add a few details. It was red, no racing stripe, still had on it the original blue dot tires, and 427 engine with a single four barrell carburator, aluminum body on a steel tubular chassis.