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According to the written text the car had been in a front end collision - SGB

Need a very nice, numbers matching non Hertz car - Must be 4 speed and must have VIN stamped block and transmission, full documentation (a plus) etc - Email me directly at stephenbecker@bellsouth.net

Thank you

Tilt wheel (in pixs) - I do not believe that I have ever seen a factory-installed tilt wheel in a 1967 Shelby - SGB

$ 500,000.00

VIN # CSX 3068

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifty years after the 427 Shelby Cobra was first introduced, the Carroll Hall Shelby Trust will complete and offer to the public the remaining original Competition Chassis race cars that were started in 1965. Built faithfully to the original specifications, the roadsters will be sold as race cars, just as Carroll Shelby intended when he launched the car in 1965.
"Carroll simply couldn't and wouldn't let the competition overtake him, especially Ferrari"

"The Shelby 427 Cobra is the most iconic car in post-war history," said Neil Cummings, co-Trustee of the Carroll Hall Shelby Trust. "Shelby American didn't complete the mandatory 100 units in time to race for the FIA World Championship in 1966. This was because Henry Ford II ("Henry the Deuce") wanted Carroll to drop what he was doing and take over Ford's GT-50 race program. Carroll famously replied 'Ferrari's ass is mine,' which it was, with the Shelby-led team promptly winning Le Mans and three straight FIA World Championships in the hallowed 'Prototype' racing class. Carroll put the 427 S/C program on hold after building 53 of the original 100 homologation cars. The 50 year anniversary of the big block Cobra seemed an appropriate time to finish the last of the Cobras."

Each authentic 427 S/C Shelby Cobra comes with the CSX VIN and badge number originally assigned in 1965, as well as an "MSO" and "Title" document signed by Carroll Shelby himself. As a pure race car, this vehicle cannot be registered for use on the streets. But, each car will be specially registered and have a unique place in the Shelby American World Registry, not to mention American muscle car history.

The Shelby 427 S/C indeed has a fascinating history. From 1962-1964, Shelby American dominated racetracks worldwide with its powerful, diminutive 289 Cobra, leading to the now internationally famous Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, which won the FIA World Manufacturers' Championship in 1965. This is the first, and to this day only, time an American car has won the World Championship on European soil. Then rumors swirled that GM was readying a new big block Corvette and Ferrari was said to be building a more powerful car to outrun the Shelby.

"Carroll simply couldn't and wouldn't let the competition overtake him, especially Ferrari," said Joe Conway, co-Trustee of Shelby's Trust. "The Ford small block engines had reached their limit for power and the leaf spring suspension could not handle additional stress given the 289 Cobra's paltry weight, making it lighter wasn't an option. Ever looking forward to 'the next car,' Carroll and his Shelby American team designed an entirely new Cobra. It was bigger and faster, but at the same time maintained the unique, classic features of all the Cobras."

Shelby American and Ford Motor Company together designed an entirely new coil spring suspension and a stronger frame to accommodate more power. At Ford's behest, Shelby fitted the 427 NASCAR-based engine into the model. In January 1965, the CSX3000 series Cobra was unveiled at Riverside Raceway.

The first 100 cars were designated to be competition versions so that the car could compete in FIA races, ergo the "S/C" designation appearing after "427." Only 53 were completed before Henry Ford II made his special request of Carroll to take on Ferrari in the "Prototype" class. This, in reality, marked the end of the Shelby Cobra builds...998 in all. Until now!

Carroll Shelby began the sacred task of completing the "Remaining 43" in 1988 when he hired the legendary restorer Mike McCluskey, who began the painstaking job of making the tooling, jigs and fixtures necessary to build these vintage cars true to their original specifications.

Carroll completed and sold five of the 427 S/C Cobras for $500,000 each between 1990 and 1992. Then AC Cars foolishly tried to claim the Cobra and its heritage by spreading false rumors about Carroll and Shelby American in automotive publications and newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times. Shelby brought suit to establish not only his rights, but also to compel this English company, once and for all, to acknowledge America's and Shelby's place as the "Manufacturer of Record" of all the original 260, 289 and 427 Cobras (998 in all), and the ones responsible for the Shelby Cobra's incredible racing successes. The litigation with AC Cars went on for years. But, ultimately, Shelby prevailed on all fronts, and the owner of AC Cars signed a written statement (published worldwide) acknowledging the truth that Shelby was the "creator," "Manufacturer of Record" and racing guru for all of the Cobras.

"After we forced AC Cars to admit that the Cobra was purely Carroll's vision and all Cobras were built by, or under license to Shelby American, Shelby contemplated restarting production," said Cummings. "But, he was already busy building continuation component Cobras and moving his operations to Las Vegas. Carroll told me he wanted to suspend the 427 Cobra Competition Chassis program until after his passing so he could focus on other projects involving new model year vehicles."

In 2014, the Carroll Shelby Trust followed Carroll's wishes and undertook the job of gradually finishing the remainder of the 427 S/C Cobras.

Each competition chassis Cobra features a spectacular aluminum body clad in a customer's choice of color and with a black interior. The engines will be period correct and supplied by the Carroll Shelby Engine Company, which is owned and operated by Bill DenBeste. Each will be fitted with an cast-iron Ford side oiler 427 block, forged internals and correct medium riser cylinder heads. The engine will be dressed with period correct parts including an Aviaid oil pan, sandcast Cobra valve covers, medium riser intake, Le Mans carburetor and turkey pan air box.

All of that power will run through a blueprinted 4-speed correct gearbox. The Shelby features the original style swept forward shifter, horn button, Raydyot mirrors and Lucas headlights to add to the overall aesthetic authenticity. It comes with a MSO listing it as a 1965 Cobra signed by the late Carroll Shelby for ownership purposes.

A portion of the sale from each 427 Shelby Cobra Competition series car will be donated to help construction of the "Shelby Automotive Museum" in Los Angeles, California, which is now in the design and build stage. This tax exempt 501(9)(3) non-profit public benefit corporation was created by Carroll Shelby to celebrate American racing heritage, including Mr. Shelby's contributions to that history.




Item specifics
Condition:   New   Year:   1965
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number):   CSX 3068   Mileage:   0
Interior Color:   Black   Make:   Shelby
Number of Cylinders:   8   Model:   
Cobra
Transmission:   Manual   Trim:   CSX 3000
Body Type:   Convertible   Engine:   427 Side-Oiler
Warranty:   Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty   Drive Type:   RWD
Vehicle Title:   Clear   
Exterior Color:   Blue


Stephen Becker
770 900 5532
stephenbecker@bellsouth.net

$ 94,000.00

VIN# FR500CJ4029

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HIGHLIGHTS
Factory built drag car
Limited production
NHRA certified
5.0L Super Cobra Jet engine
Super Cobra Jet chassis No. 29
VIN # FR500CJ4029
Lightweight Weld Racing Cobra Jet wheels
Extremely rare car
Original owner
Sold on bill of sale






ENGINE

Displacement & type: 5.0L V8 with twin independent variable cam timing (TiVCT);
Block: Production 5.0L Ti-VCT block
Heads: CNC-ported, 4-valves per cylinder
Induction: N/A Option: Cobra Jet Composite Intake, S/C Option: Ford Racing Whipple 2.9L Supercharger
Camshafts Custom grind: - Ford Racing proprietary
Crankshaft: Forged
Rods: Manley H-beam
Pistons: Mahle forged, Ford Racing spec
Headers: 304 stainless primary tubes with 321 stainless collector
Inlet pipe: Ford Racing Cobra Jet
Throttle body" Cobra Jet oval monoblade
CHASSIS
Chrome-moly safety cage, NHRA-certified to 8.50 ET
REAR SUSPENSION
3-link with adjustable upper
Adjustable Panhard bar
Double-adjustable Ford Racing shocks
Anti-roll bar
FRONT SUSPENSION
Adjustable Ford Racing struts
Anti-roll bar removed - lightweight radiator support
STEERING
Electric power-assist (EPAS)
BRAKES
Strange Engineering kit featuring:
- Lightweight vented rotors
- Billet 4-piston lightweight calipers
- Lightweight tandem master cylinder
OEM pedal modified to mount master cylinder
WHEELS
Weld Racing Cobra Jet
15 x 10" rear, 15 x 3.5" front
TIRES
Goodyear Cobra Jet
9 x 30 x 15 rear, 4.5 x 28 x 15 front
GEARS & AXLES
Strange Engineering 9-inch aluminum center section
Light-weight steel spool
Strange Engineering 9310 alloy 4.88 ring & pinion
Strange Engineering 35-spline axles
Strange Engineering chrome-moly yoke
TRANSMISSION
C4 automatic (stock legal) race-prepared by Joel's on Joy
FUEL SYSTEM
Aeromotive "Eliminator" fuel pump
Aeromotive A1000 pressure regulator
Aeromotive 10-micron high-flow filter
High-impedance 80 lb./hr. fuel injectors
ENGINE CONROLS & IGNITION
Ford Copperhead ECM
Production based with Ford Racing software
Electronic throttle control
Production 5.0L TiVCT coils
Ford sensors



Stephen Becker
770 900 5532
stephenbecker@bellsouth.net

I will take either early or late build date

$ 119,000.00

EBAY LINK: https://www.ebay.com/itm/292389897104

Year:   1968   VIN (Vehicle Identification Number):   8T02J165350-01938
Mileage:   62,617   Interior Color:   Black
Make:   Shelby   Number of Cylinders:   8
Model:   
Mustang
Transmission:   Manual
Trim:   GT350 Fastback   Body Type:   Fastback
Engine:   302 V8   Warranty:   Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type:   RWD   Vehicle Title:   Clear
Fuel Type:   Gasoline   Sub Model:   GT350 Fastback
For Sale By:   Private Seller   Exterior Color:   White

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

1968 GT 350 rotisserie restoration - Original motor, transmission and rear end. One of only 70 wimbledon white 4 speed 1968 GT 350's built! Investment-grade quality. Pay attention as these cars continue to rise in value and price. I have several more pixs of the car and if you provide me with your email address I will email them to you.

Stephen Becker
770 900 5532
stephenbecker@bellsouth.net

$ 26,500.00

EBAY LINK: https://www.ebay.com/itm/292394462296

Year:   1968   VIN (Vehicle Identification Number):   8A42S170182
Mileage:   77,019   Exterior Color:   Red
Make:   Ford   Interior Color:   White
Model:   
Torino
Number of Cylinders:   8
Trim:   Gt Fastback   Transmission:   Automatic
Engine:   390   Body Type:   GT Fastback
Drive Type:   2wd   
Vehicle Title:   Clear   Sub Model:   GT

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!

Straight from the high-banked ovals of NASCAR, this 1968 Ford Torino GT was the fastback aero champ of the late-60s, at least until the arrival of the Mopar winged wonders. With a matching-numbers 390 cubic inch V8, an awesome factory color combination, and a very family-friendly interior, this should be your next muscle car. This car was built at the Atlanta, Georgia FORD plant on February 15, 1968 and never left the state. No rust, no wreck, all matching numbers! Original owner until 2017!!

The fastback body style scales up from the Mustang pretty well, don't you think? Big, bold, and looking seriously fast, this code T paint candy apple red Torino GT is all about street presence. The paint job was done several years ago and certainly suits the fastback shape. There are a few aging flaws, of course, but none of them detract from the vintage NASCAR look that simply screams performance. Factory white stripes highlight the wonderfully aggressive quarter panels without being excessive, and it wears 390 badges with pride. Of course, the Torino was close to the top-of-the-line, so there's still enough chrome to make sure it gets the point across, and it appears that the bumpers and the rest of the trim has been freshened for a very clean look. Perhaps more importantly, the glass remains in good original condition, particularly the giant rear window, which is surely almost impossible to replace.

White bucket seat with rare factory console and automatic transmission make this car feel as sporty inside as it looks outside. The upholstery is in excellent condition, and even the driver's seat shows very minimal wear. Original carpets are in equally good shape and along with the interior the door panels are original, albeit in excellent condition. The dash has a racy look with four round pods for the gauges accomplishing the Torino's upscale mission .The trunk opening is rather narrow, but once you're in there, trunk space is impressive under that fastback roof line and includes a correct mat, full-sized spare, and jack assembly.

With 390 cubic inches pushing it around, this Torino has the moves to match its looks. This is the car's original, numbers-matching S-code engine. It idles smoothly and pulls with mountainous torque, and if you want a big block you can drive every day, this is it. The exhaust system gives it a deep, performance voice and the automatic transmission is durable enough to handle all that torque. The chassis isn't detailed, but it is quite clean.  The Marti Report says there are 3.25 gears in the 9-inch rear, so it's an easy cruiser that's still punchy around town. Cool factory GT wheels with 215/70/14 Super Star radials give it the right low, sleek look.

Documented with a Marti Report, this is an unusual Ford performance machine with a great pedigree that is doing nothing but continuing to climb in value.

Stephen Becker
770 900 5532
stephenbecker@bellsouth.net

I have a 1968 390 fastback that the owner wants factory a/c sourced and installed - Car was originally a NON AC car so I need everything inside and out - Please e mail me directly at stephenbecker@bellsouth.net

Thank you