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1964 Shelby Cobra CSX 2326

CSX 2326racingUnited States
Engine
306 cu. in. (bored from 289 cu. in.) V8, est. 450 bhp, four-speed manual
Colour
Sapphire blue with white stripes

CSX 2326 is a 1964 Shelby Cobra originally delivered in bright blue with red leather to its first owner in Pennsylvania. After passing through several hands — including a restoration to red livery — it was converted to vintage racing specification in the mid-1990s under racing driver and mechanic Don Roberts, receiving flared fenders, Halibrand wheels, and a dedicated competition engine. A comprehensive mechanical overhaul in 2012 brought the car to its present state, with a bored-out 306 cu. in. engine. The car has been associated with the Jim Click Ford Performance Collection for most of its life and proved dominant at the 2015 Monterey Historics.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
  2. 1964 → 1976Factory delivery
    John Robert Wood
    partial documentation

    First owner, based in Hyndman, Pennsylvania. Kept the car in original blue/red configuration and covered approximately 15,000 miles over 12 years before offering it for sale.

  3. 1976 → 1978Private sale
    Jim Click
    partial documentation

    Purchased directly from Wood in summer 1976. Sold after roughly two years as the car needed restoration work.

  4. 1978 → 1981Private sale
    Peter Kendig
    partial documentation

    Arizona-based owner who carried out a full restoration, repainting in red while retaining original red interior, and adding chrome wire wheels along with a chrome roll bar. Returned the car to Click in a trade involving a Porsche 911 Turbo.

  5. 1981 → 2002Private sale
    Jim Click
    partial documentation

    Reacquired via trade from Kendig. In the mid-1990s had the car converted to vintage racing configuration under mechanic and driver Don Roberts, including flared fenders, period racing engine, fuel cell, and various safety upgrades. Car was refinished in Sapphire blue with white stripes during this period.

  6. 2002 → 2007Private sale
    Chip Connor
    partial documentation

    Described as a noted collector. Held the car for approximately five years before selling it back to Click.

  7. 2007 →Private sale
    Jim Click
    partial documentation

    Third period of ownership; commissioned a comprehensive mechanical rebuild in 2012, including boring the engine to 306 cubic inches, fitting a new rear axle, and rebuilding all braking components. Car raced at Monterey in 2015 under driver Mike McGovern.

Competition

  1. 2012
    2012 Monterey Historics
    Did not race — practice only

    Car was driven during practice sessions and recorded lap times approximately 1.5 seconds quicker than any rival Cobra, though it was not entered in the actual races.

  2. 2015
    2015 Monterey Historics
    Driver: Mike McGovern1st in all races entered

    Car was fully prepared for the vintage season and dominated its class, taking victory in every race it was entered in at the Monterey event.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 1978
    Restoration

    Full restoration by Peter Kendig: car repainted red while the original red leather interior was retained; chrome wire wheels and a chrome rollbar were fitted.

    Carried out during Kendig's ownership between approximately 1978 and 1981.

  2. 2012
    Engine rebuild

    Engine and gearbox removed and fully rebuilt; the 289 cu. in. block was bored out to 306 cu. in. A new rear axle was fitted and all uprights and brake calipers were overhauled.

    Part of a comprehensive mechanical overhaul that prepared the car for renewed vintage competition.

  3. Modification
    Don Roberts

    Conversion to vintage racing specification under Don Roberts: fenders flared to accommodate 7.5-inch Halibrand wheels, 302 cu. in. racing engine installed, fuel cell, aluminum radiator, and electric fuel pump added; further additions included quick jacks, side exhaust pipes, racing seats, fire suppression, and Spax shock absorbers. Car refinished in Sapphire blue with white stripes.

    Work undertaken in the mid-1990s at Click's direction; Roberts was an experienced racing driver and mechanic.

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