1963 Shelby Cobra 260 Roadster
- Engine
- 260 ci (4.3L) OHV V8, single four-barrel carburetor, 260 bhp at 5,800 rpm
- Colour
- Red
Chassis CSX2047 is the 47th of approximately 62 street-specification Shelby Cobra 260s built, completed at Shelby American's Los Angeles facility in late 1962 and retailed in February 1963. Finished originally in red with a black interior, the car retains its original bodywork and chassis and has been in the hands of just a small number of California-based owners since 1968, including one custodian of 46 years. Documented in the SAAC Shelby Cobra Registry, it preserves numerous period interior details and early-production features.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$577,000
- 2021-10-01Auction saleSold US$657,500
- 1963-02-01 →Factory deliveryDave Grubbe Fordpartial documentation
Burbank dealership that took delivery from Shelby American; car was optioned with various accessories at this point.
- 1963-02-20 →Factory deliveryDave Grubbe Fordfull documentation
Burbank, California dealership that took initial delivery of the car when new. Vehicle was optioned with several accessories at time of sale.
- 1968 → 1973Acquisition unknownLieutenant Kit Coylepartial documentation
Navy fighter pilot based at Miramar NAS, La Jolla, California who used the car as everyday transport. Had the car repainted in British Racing Green and fitted new exhaust, battery, and carpeting.
- 1968 → 1973Acquisition unknownKit Coylepartial documentation
Naval aviator based at Miramar who used the car as a daily driver; had it repainted British Racing Green and updated several mechanical and interior components before selling.
- 1973 → 2019Private saleBob Schirofull documentation
Saratoga, California auto dealer who stored the car in a climate-controlled facility as part of a curated personal collection. Undertook mechanical work in 1977, maintenance in 1993, and a full body respray in 2001 adding Le Mans stripes; ownership spanned approximately 46 years until his death.
- 1973 → 2019Private saleBob Schirofull documentation
Saratoga dealership proprietor who deliberately preserved the car in a climate-controlled warehouse alongside other collectibles; undertook engine, transmission, and cosmetic work over the decades; retained the car for approximately 46 years until his death.
- 2019 →Acquisition unknownNorthern California dealerpartial documentation
Described as a respected trade seller in Northern California who had the bodywork refinished back to original red without racing stripes.
- 2019 →Acquisition unknownNorthern California dealerpartial documentation
Current consignor who had the car refinished in original red without racing stripes prior to offering it at auction.
- Date unknownPrivate saleSouthern California collectionpartial documentation
Prominent Southern California-based collector of notable sports cars from whom the car is being offered at auction.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1968Mechanical
Replacement exhaust system, new battery, and fresh carpeting were fitted.
Undertaken during Lt. Coyle's ownership alongside the respray.
- 1968Bodywork
Car was repainted from its original red to British Racing Green at Lt. Coyle's request.
Carried out during Lt. Coyle's ownership as part of personalising the car.
- 1977Mechanical
Substantial work carried out on the engine and transmission.
Commissioned by Bob Schiro during his ownership.
- 1993Mechanical
Battery replaced, radiator hoses renewed, and the carburettor rebuilt.
Routine maintenance and carburettor overhaul commissioned by Bob Schiro.
- 2001Bodywork
Original aluminium coachwork stripped back and refinished in the factory red, with white Le Mans-style stripes added.
Commissioned by Bob Schiro; the stripes were subsequently removed in the later refinish by the Northern California dealer.
- 2019BodyworkNorthern California dealer
Car was refinished once again in the original red colour, this time without the racing stripes applied in 2001.
Carried out after the car passed to the Northern California dealer following Schiro's death.
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