289 FIA Cobras

[Nedsel]

Ron: Dave and others at Shelby American actually confused some of the race cars, especially the 427 prototype 2196 - as it was first a fairly stock-looking car, then was modified following a crash, and finally was built into the "turd" - oops, I mean the "Flip-Top" with the three cooling slots in the nose. An owner from the '70's attempted to suggest that 2166 was the original example of the prototype, and 2196 was the second. Via factory paperwork, we have since proven that 2196 was actually the only 427 prototype.

Kris: I believe the last place 2166 was offered for sale was through the Burgol Group in Geneva, Switzerland over a year ago.