1965 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra

Delivery to this individual was planned for late May 1966 with a modified race exhaust fitted, but evidence suggests the car may not have actually been retained by this person, as no registration in their name is recorded.

Acquired the car as compensation for promotional work done for Larsen Ford dealership in White Plains, New York; was the first person to formally register the vehicle. Pictured with the car in the Shelby American World Registry.

Based in Whitestone, New York; initiated restoration work on the car before transferring it to the next owner around 1978.

Completed the restoration begun by the prior owner, including applying a Guardsman Blue finish. Offered the car for sale in 1979 with approximately 10,400 miles recorded.

Phoenix, Arizona-based Cobra collector who registered the car with an Arizona vanity plate and actively participated in vintage racing events. Pictured driving the car at track in the Shelby American World Registry.

Located in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin; described the car in advertising as a genuine S/C with a history of running at Laguna Seca and readiness for further historic competition.

Resided in Grand Blanc, Michigan; held the car prior to its entry into a notable private collection.

Part of the well-regarded Mozart Collection; commissioned an extensive restoration through Robin Automotive in Northern California covering suspension, brakes, drivetrain, engine rebuild, and cosmetics. Car is pictured in the Shelby American World Registry in the previous owner's driveway shortly after a 1995 delivery.

Resident of Rimersburg, Pennsylvania; believed to have entered the car in multiple SCCA events during his ownership.

Shelby team attended with Cobra 289s and faced the new Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, which proved more than nine seconds per lap quicker, highlighting the need for greater power.

CSX 3045 is believed to have been entered in several SCCA races by owner Doug Carsen during his tenure with the car.

Event held in Dearborn, Michigan; following the award, Dick Smith gave a high-speed on-track demonstration run with Rick Kopec as passenger, reportedly reaching 185 mph.

Per owner George Stauffer's own advertising, the car had competed at Laguna Seca on multiple occasions and was described as prepared to win further historic events.

Partial restoration begun by John Parlante was continued and finished by Geoff Howard, encompassing a Guardsman Blue repaint among other work.

Car was offered for sale in 1979 described as a fresh restoration with all competition options.

A modified race exhaust system was fitted per a customer order placed in April 1966, ahead of scheduled delivery.

Work order linked to a delivery arranged for May 1966.

Comprehensive ground-up restoration commissioned by John Mozart, covering suspension, braking system, rear axle, and gearbox refurbishment, final assembly and detailing, an engine rebuild with dynamometer testing, and full exterior repaint.

Mechanical and assembly work carried out by Mike Giddings at Robin Automotive in Northern California; engine testing performed by Elgin Cams and Tech Craft; paintwork by Scott Veazie Restoration Services of Los Angeles.