1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
- Engine
- 289 cu in (4.7L) Ford V8, 271 hp, Holley carburetor
- Colour
- Black
CSX 2496 is a 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra, one of 655 small-block examples produced, billed to Shelby American on 3 July 1964 and shipped to Los Angeles that same month. Finished originally in white over black, the car passed through only three private owners from new, retaining its numbers-matching V-8. Its documented history spans a cross-country delivery drive, multiple repaints, a full restoration under its second owner, and a Carroll Shelby signature on the driver's wind wing obtained at a 1991 Foundation event.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$1,000,000 – US$1,300,000
- 1965-02-16 → 1973Private saleFleming B. Fraserfull documentation
Titled initially in the father's name to assist his college-age son James with the purchase; car served as James's daily driver before transitioning to recreational use, and was repainted multiple times during this period. Ultimately left on consignment at a Florida Porsche dealership.
- 1973 → 2010-11-01Private saleDr. Robert Slaydenpartial documentation
Discovered the car on a dealer lot in Coral Gables, Florida; had it fully restored and refinished in red over black. Retained the car despite interest in selling during the mid-1990s, and commissioned an engine rebuild in 2009 before eventually selling.
- 2010-11-01 → 2011-09-01Private saleCanepa Designpartial documentation
California-based operation that repainted the car black before selling it on to the current owner.
- 2011-09-01 →Private salePrivate family collection in the Pacific Northwestpartial documentation
Described as a respected private family collection; the car has accumulated only about 192 miles under their stewardship.
Competition
- 19631963 Le Mans 24 Hours7th overall
A Shelby 289 Cobra achieved this result; specific driver not named in the prose. This refers to the model type, not CSX 2496 specifically.
- 1963-09-01FIA1963 Bridgehampton 500 KMDriver: Dan Gurney1st
Gurney became the first American driver to win an FIA-sanctioned race in a domestically produced car. This refers to the model type, not CSX 2496 specifically.
- 19641964 Le Mans 24 Hours4th overall, 1st in GT class
A Shelby Cobra achieved this result; specific driver not identified in the prose. This refers to the model type, not CSX 2496 specifically.
- 1991Carroll Shelby Foundation event
CSX 2496 was brought to this gathering by Dr. Slayden, where Carroll Shelby personally autographed the driver's side wind wing; photographic documentation is on file.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1966Bodywork
Repainted from original white to silver metalflake at the first owner's request, as he had been dissatisfied with the standard white finish.
- 1970Bodywork
Refinished in red with black detailing around the nose.
- 1972Bodywork
Repainted in a patriotic red, white, and blue scheme featuring airbrushed star motifs.
- 2009Engine rebuild
The V-8 engine was rebuilt prior to the car's eventual sale.
Commissioned by Dr. Slayden before he sold the car in November 2010.
- —Restoration
Complete restoration and refinish carried out in red over black under the second owner's direction.
Undertaken by Dr. Slayden at some point after his 1973 acquisition; precise date not stated in the prose.
- —BodyworkCanepa Design
The car was repainted black by Canepa Design in preparation for sale.
Work carried out between November 2010 and September 2011 while the car was held by the Scotts Valley dealership.
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