1964 Shelby Cobra 289 Roadster
- Engine
- 4.7L (289 ci) V8, rebuilt with 780 Holley carburettor
- Colour
- Guardsman Blue
Chassis CSX2245 is a 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 Roadster originally invoiced to R.R.R. Motors of Homewood, Illinois, and subsequently sold into private ownership in the American Midwest. The car spent many years with Michael Hagerty of Wisconsin, who commissioned a full concours-level restoration by Motion Products of Neenah between 1988 and 1989. Finished in Guardsman Blue with a red leather interior, it earned a concours award at the 1997 Chicago Historic Races. It has been privately owned in the Netherlands since 1998 and is documented in the World Registry of Cobras & GT40s.
Ownership
- 2019-10-11Auction saleEstimate €800,000 – €1,100,000
- 1964-02-20 →Factory deliveryR.R.R. Motors, Homewood, Illinoisfull documentation
Dealership that received the factory invoice for the car; supplied with Bright Blue finish and Class A accessories.
- → 1970-05-15Acquisition unknownEdward L. Reagan, Sports Car Store, La Grange, Illinoispartial documentation
Held the car by 1970 and advertised it for sale that May, describing it as in excellent condition with around 30,000 miles.
- 1970-05-15 → 1998Private saleMichael Hagertyfull documentation
Long-term owner based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, who carried out multiple upgrades and a full concours restoration between 1988 and 1989; briefly listed the car for sale in 1991 before deciding to retain it.
- 1998 →Private salePrivate vendor, registered in the Netherlandsfull documentation
Current owner at time of cataloguing; car has been registered in Holland during this period.
- Date unknownFirst owner, identity unknownnone documentation
The registry records an original retail purchaser but the individual's identity has not been established.
Competition
- 19971997 Chicago Historic Races concoursConcours award winner
Car was presented in Guardsman Blue with red interior and had accumulated just over 43,000 miles at the time.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1972Modification
Michelin XWX tyres and Sanderson exhaust headers were fitted.
Carried out during Michael Hagerty's ownership.
- 1978Bodywork
Repainted in Guardsman Blue; new red leather upholstery and chrome wire wheels installed.
Carried out during Michael Hagerty's ownership.
- 1981Engine rebuild
The 289 cubic-inch engine was rebuilt and fitted with a 780 Holley carburettor; work carried out at approximately 35,000 miles.
Carried out during Michael Hagerty's ownership.
- —RestorationMotion Products
Full concours-standard restoration completed over the period 1988 to 1989.
Workshop located in Neenah, Wisconsin; restoration commissioned by Michael Hagerty.
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