1967 Shelby Other for sale

According to the Shelby American World Registryand#44; CSX 3279 was billed to Shelby American on June 10and#44; 1966and#44; and is noted as being originally finished in Green acrylic paint with a black interior. It was then billed from Shelby to Rons Ford Salesand#44; of Bristoland#44; Tennesseeand#44; for a total cost of $6and#44;386.50.

Geoff Howardand#44; of Danburyand#44; Connecticutand#44; would become the Cobras first known ownerand#44; after acquiring it in 1975 and restoring it from 1975 and 1976. It was at this time that the present 427-cubic inchand#44; side-oiler engine with medium rise heads and dual quads was installedand#44; replacing the original 428-cubic inch engine. This was a common practice for the Cobras that were initially outfitted with the 428-cubic inch powerplant at the time. The car was refinished in dark green acrylicand#44; but retaining its original interior and Sunburst wheels. and following the completion of its restorationand#44; it was offered for sale in early 1977 by Howard.

The cars next owner would be Ken Brennemanand#44; of Clerendon Hillsand#44; Illinois. CSX 3279 would see limited street usage by Brennemanand#44; and it was well preserved in his custody. In 2000and#44; it received a cosmetic and mechanical freshening to the tune of $30and#44;000and#44; and during this timeand#44; it was finished in blue with a single silver stripe and chrome side pipes and a competition fuel filler was added. Shortly thereafterand#44; it was acquired in early 2002 by Donald C. Fortand#44; of Jacksonvilleand#44; Floridaand#44; and it is believed that the car was repainted in green with a single white stripe during his ownership.

Chassis CSX 3279 was purchased from Fort by Sam Pack in 2008and#44; and it held a place of honor in Mr. Packs large collection until it was purchased by Canepa.

Canepa is currently engaging in a body-off frameand#44; bare metal complete restoration of this car. The restoration will encompass every part and system on this Cobra in the same meticulous manner as was performed on Bruce Canepas award winningand#44; last Shelby 427 Cobra. All work is being performed in-house at Canepa with the exception of the engineand#44; which was entrusted to Bob Corn at Roush Performance.

The Cobra has already been completely disassembled down to the last nut and bolt. The original aluminum body was very carefully removed from the steel chassis and placed on a special wooden supportand#44; and was then strippedand#44; cleanedand#44; and restored. Meanwhile the chassis was cleanedand#44; restoredand#44; and refinished before the body was placed back on. All new interior aluminum panels are being fabricated including the dashand#44; floorand#44; trunkand#44; inner fender and firewall.

The engineand#44; transmissionand#44; and rear end are being completely rebuilt to factory new specification. All suspension components crack checkedand#44; restored and refinished to new condition. All of the original hardware is being carefully re-plated and restored to period correct Shelby finishes. The wheels are the original Pete Brock designed Sunburst cast aluminum units.

The car will receive all new upholstery material on the seatsand#44; dashand#44; doorsand#44; and side panels. The leather seats will be restored using their original frames. A modern thermal barrier and insulation will be carefully installed throughout the cockpit. It will be completely hidden from view and does not distract from the originality of the carand#44; but adds immensely to a comfortable driving experience. New factory correct carpets will be installed. All instruments and switches have been restored to factory new condition.

When completed the Cobra will come with an original spare tire on an original wheeland#44; as well as a new soft topand#44; side curtainsand#44; tonneau