1964 Shelby 289 Cobra Mk II
- Engine
- 289 cu-in (4.7L) Ford V8 'HiPo', 271 bhp, paired with aluminum T-10 four-speed manual
- Colour
- Tuxedo Black
Chassis CSX 2547 is a 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra, one of a small number built specifically for exhibition and demonstration use by Shelby American. Shipped from AC Cars to Los Angeles in August 1964, it served as a factory demonstrator before retail sale. After passing through multiple American owners and a restoration around 1982, it was acquired by collector Jean-Claude Mimran and exported to Switzerland, later returning to the United States following a Sotheby's Geneva sale in 1997. The car has since received a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration by recognised Cobra specialist Mike McCluskey.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$967,500
- —Auction saleSold US$1,050,000
- 1964-08-27 → 1965-03-20Factory deliveryShelby Americanfull documentation
Held as a factory demonstrator vehicle in Los Angeles; approved for retail sale in January 1965 and formally invoiced to a dealer in March 1965.
- 1965-03-20 →Private saleHayward Motorsfull documentation
California dealership that also provided warranty servicing to the subsequent private owner.
- 1995 → 1997-09-01Acquisition unknownJean-Claude Mimranpartial documentation
French-Swiss collector who exported the car to Switzerland; subsequently consigned it to a Sotheby's Geneva auction.
- 1997-09-01 →AuctionCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Acquired the car at the Sotheby's Geneva sale and returned it to the United States; commissioned a full nut-and-bolt restoration by specialist Mike McCluskey of Torrance, California.
- Date unknownPrivate saleRoss D. Scottpartial documentation
Davis, California resident and first private owner of record; retained the car for several years with warranty service carried out at the selling dealer, as documented in the SAAC registry.
- Date unknownVarious US ownersnone documentation
Multiple successive owners within the continental United States; a restoration took place around 1982 during this period.
Competition
- 19631963 Le Mans 24 Hours7th overall
A Shelby 289 Cobra achieved this result, cited as an illustration of the model's performance capability; not specific to CSX 2547.
- 1963-09-01FIA1963 Bridgehampton 500 KMDriver: Dan Gurney1st
Gurney became the first American driver to win an FIA-sanctioned race in a domestically built car; result cited as a model-level achievement, not specific to CSX 2547.
- 19641964 Le Mans 24 Hours4th overall, 1st in GT class
A Shelby Cobra took this result the following year; cited as a model-level achievement, not specific to CSX 2547.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1982Restoration
A restoration was carried out on the car at some point around this year, prior to its export to Switzerland.
Specific scope and workshop are not documented in the catalogue prose.
- —RestorationMike McCluskey
Full nut-and-bolt restoration returning the car to a high standard, finished in Tuxedo Black over black leather with period-correct fittings throughout including correct gauges, steering wheel, valve covers, and intake manifold. Work is documented by an extensive photographic record accompanying the car.
McCluskey is described as a recognised Cobra authority based in Torrance, California. The car has been seldom used since completion of this work.
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