1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster
- Engine
- 427 cu. in. (approx. 7.0L) Ford OHV V8, two four-barrel carburetors, ~425 bhp
- Colour
- Red with black interior
CSX 3293 is a 1966 Ford 427 Cobra roadster, delivered new in red with a black interior and originally fitted with a 428 cubic inch V-8. Produced during the final era of Shelby's iconic Anglo-American collaboration, the car passed through several notable hands including collector and racer Bruce Canepa, who fitted a period-correct 427 engine, and later a German owner who brought the car to Europe. It subsequently featured on the cover of Motor Klassik magazine and received a cosmetic restoration by Legendary Motorcar Company. It retains its original bodywork and chassis.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$1,100,000
- 1966 → 1966Private saleHayward Fordpartial documentation
Dealership in Hayward, California that received the car from Shelby American for retail sale.
- 1966 → 1968Private saleBob Schiropartial documentation
Resident of Santa Clara, California; believed to be the first retail purchaser. Car remained in northern California during his ownership.
- 1966-07-18 → 1966Factory deliveryShelby American Motorsfull documentation
Vehicle invoiced to Shelby American in Los Angeles, where the original 428 V-8 was fitted before retail distribution.
- 1985 → 1988Acquisition unknownBruce Canepapartial documentation
Prominent California-based collector, restorer, and racer from Santa Cruz; swapped the original 428 engine for a period-appropriate 427 Ford unit and used the car regularly.
- 1988 → 1990Private saleSteve Burnettpartial documentation
Based in Newport Beach, California; rebuilt the 427 to S/C specification and added various period-correct upgrades including side exhaust, rollbar, hood scoop, competition fuel filler, and Halibrand magnesium wheels.
- 1990 → 1995Private saleHans Weberpartial documentation
German enthusiast temporarily working in the US who purchased the car via Newport Imports in Newport Beach and exported it to Germany. Odometer read approximately 17,500 miles at time of purchase.
- 1995-05-01 → 2007Private saleHendrik Hoffmanpartial documentation
German owner whose car was featured on the cover of Motor Klassik magazine shortly after acquisition, and again a few years later.
- 2007 →Private saleAndre Ahrlepartial documentation
Monaco-based owner who drove the car regularly and later commissioned a cosmetic restoration by Legendary Motorcar Company before selling to the current consignor.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Acquired the car following completion of its cosmetic restoration by Legendary Motorcar Company.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1985Engine rebuild
Original 428 cubic inch V-8 removed and replaced with a period-correct 427 Ford engine.
Work carried out during Bruce Canepa's ownership.
- 1988Modification
Engine rebuilt to S/C specification; period-accurate additions included chrome side exhaust, chromed rollbar, hood scoop, a competition-style fuel filler cap on the right-rear fender, and Halibrand knock-off magnesium-alloy wheels in 7.5- and 9.5-inch sizes.
Modifications attributed to Steve Burnett per the Shelby American Registry.
- —RestorationLegendary Motorcar Company
Cosmetic restoration carried out to high standards, with the car retaining its original bodywork and chassis throughout.
Commissioned by Andre Ahrle a few years before the auction; the workshop is described as a Cobra specialist.
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