I've just come across this photo which was taken May 29, 2018, in SoCal and shows the late Rush drummer Neil Peart with his long-time drum kit setup man Lorne "Gump" Wheaton. As you can see, there's a lovely 289 Cobra in the background.
I know Peart was a rabid motorcycle fan, but am wondering whether he also owned a Cobra? If so, did Peart own an original CSX2000-series Cobra or a high-quality replica? If it's original, which CSX is it? Or does the Cobra belongs to Wheaton?
I've asked Wheaton via Twitter to confirm whose Cobra it is, but haven't gotten a response.
Grateful for any feedback from my fellow Shelby enthusiasts.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeZYUSNUQAEpkAf?format=jpg&name=900x900)
I'm not sure about the Cobra, but Peart had a number of cars, most were silver, Aston Martin, Jag XKE, '63 Corvette coupe & a
Maserati Ghibli, were ones I know of. He had a great collection of model cars as well.
Mike
He also had a Z8 and an earlier Miura.
Never knew about the Cobra tho.
Intensely private man.
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/15-210220212545.jpeg)
Brian, Based on the location of the parking lights on your photo, I'd guess it's a replica.
Maybe, except I don't think they were building many replicas in '69. Possibly a legit car that had some front-end work? And the fact that it looks yellow is interesting, since Dennis Wilson used to drag race a yellow 289. Maybe a musical connection here?
Quote from: 2112 on February 21, 2020, 03:39:01 PM
He also had a Z8 and an earlier Miura.
Never knew about the Cobra tho.
Intensely private man.
Coolio......a P400 guy as well.
Do you know the colour and if it was in Canada or CA?
Quote from: prototypefan on February 21, 2020, 09:58:36 PM
Quote from: 2112 on February 21, 2020, 03:39:01 PM
He also had a Z8 and an earlier Miura.
Never knew about the Cobra tho.
Intensely private man.
Coolio......a P400 guy as well.
Do you know the colour and if it was in Canada or CA?
If I recall correctly it is yellow and mentioned in a Rolling Stone interview that took place in SoCal.
BTW this beautiful tribute was sent to me earlier today;
https://youtu.be/aAPSK_cV5n0
Quote from: 2112 on February 22, 2020, 02:59:59 AM
BTW this beautiful tribute was sent to me earlier today;
https://youtu.be/aAPSK_cV5n0
Have not followed that link, so possibly the same, but I found a nice bit on the history of Rush, lots of interview footage with the band members, on NetFlix.
Quote from: Cobra Ned on February 21, 2020, 09:45:14 PM
Maybe, except I don't think they were building many replicas in '69. Possibly a legit car that had some front-end work? And the fact that it looks yellow is interesting, since Dennis Wilson used to drag race a yellow 289. Maybe a musical connection here?
Ned, Wrong photo ;) The one Brian posted was dated May 29. 2018. The yellow car was to show the correct placement of parking lights.
OK. I don't suppose that "yellow" car was 2321 in an earlier hue, right?
I am told that Neil Peart's car was CSX 2234, which he acquired from Andre Ahrle via Lynn Park back in 2016.
Quote from: Cobra Ned on February 22, 2020, 09:55:53 PM
OK. I don't suppose that "yellow" car was 2321 in an earlier hue, right?
It is.
Quote from: Cobra Ned on February 25, 2020, 10:19:32 PM
I am told that Neil Peart's car was CSX 2234, which he acquired from Andre Ahrle via Lynn Park back in 2016.
Yep, the mystery appears to be solved. :)
His entire car collection was cars in Silver. He had amazing cars. A James Bond DB5 a Lamborghini Miura and more. All silver Except the Cobra which is Black. His collection went to auction a few months after his death.
https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1964-shelby-289-cobra-1/
Yes, CSX2234
Listen to the song, "Red Bachetta". It's not actually about a Ferrari.