1964 Shelby Cobra

Bob Bondurant Edition Shelby Cobra FIA Roadster (CSX2776) Bob Bondurant was one of the key drivers on Shelby American's factory racing team from 1963-65. He was instrumental in helping Shelby capture the FIA Sports Car World Championship in 1965. To commemorate Bondurant's contributions, Shelby American and Shelby Legendary Cars announced a limited run of 50 authentic Bob Bondurant Edition Shelby Cobra FIA Roadsters in 2018, each with a CSX2000 serial number and a spot in the Shelby American Worldwide Registry. One of those special Bondurant editions roadsters, CSX2776, is offered here. The FIA Shelby Cobra continuation roadster is based on CSX2345, which competed in seven FIA events, more than any other roadster. CSX2345 had five first-place wins and was also the only roadster on the team in 1965. The tribute Cobra roadsters include a laid-back windscreen, driver's door knee-pad, high beam activation switch, diagonal roll bar and Shelby American CSX2000 serial numbered dash plaque and original style engine bay chassis number plate. The car features an original frame configuration with 3-inch round tube main rails, independent front and rear suspension with upper transverse leaf springs, and rack & pinion steering. CSX2776 is finished in Viking Blue with a white nose stripe and roundels with the number 3, Bondurant's livery when he won his class at the 1964 Grand Prix de Spa. The front and rear fenders are protected by a clear bra PPF. Painted quick jacks and FIA-style wheels with knock-off spinners complete the period look. Like the championship-winning Cobras of the 1960s, CSX2776 is powered by a small-block Ford V8, in this case a 364ci powerplant from Carroll Shelby Engine Company. The engine is fed by four Weber 48 IDA carburetors, and is dressed with the iconic Shelby valve covers and period Harrison coolant tank. The 500hp V8 is backed by a Tremec TKX 5-speed manual transmission. The interior delivers an authentic 1960s sports car experience with period-correct dash layout and switches, 16-inch wood rim steering wheel, passenger grab bar, and leather seats. CSX2776 is number 9 of the 50 Bob Bondurant editions. It is currently on the Shelby MSO, has 25 miles, and is being offered for $224,950.