2025 |
Pebble Beach Auctions1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
SOLD $900,000
Estimate
$1,000,000 - $1,250,000
Chassis
CSX 2289
Engine
PA4550
Car Highlights
Desirable Late-Production, Rack and Pinion 289 Cobra
Retained by Shelby American Inc. as a Demonstrator Through 1964
Presented in Extremely Rare Original Bright Blue over Red Color Scheme
Displayed in the Postwar Preservation Class at the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®
Recent Mechanical and Cosmetic Attention by Cobra Specialist Rare Drive Inc.
Retains Matching-Numbers Engine, T-10 Gearbox, and Stamped Body Panels
Technical Specs
289 CID OHV Hi-Po V-8 Engine
Single 4-Barrel Autolite Carburetor
271 BHP at 6,000 RPM
4-Speed Borg-Warner T-10 Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Girling Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Transverse Leaf Springs, Lower Wishbones, and Shock Absorbers