Shelby Cobra 260
The early leaf-spring Shelby Cobra with the Ford 260 small-block V8.
What to check before buying
Check the original engine specification, steering, body and early ownership chain. Adjust the comparison set for prototype or press-car history.
RM’s Monterey 2016 sale of CSX 2000 records the price of the first Cobra. Use a production example such as CSX 2047 when comparing street cars.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSX 2047 | Jan 2020RM Sotheby’s · Arizona 20201963 Shelby 260 Cobra | SoldUSD 577,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
| CSX 2000 | Aug 2016RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20161962 Shelby 260 Cobra "CSX 2000" | SoldUSD 13,750,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
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Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.
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Factory specification and chronology
- Public introduction
- 1962
- Factory purpose
- Road
- Body styles
- Roadster
Individual chassis histories
- Shelby Cobra 260 CSX 2000
The first Shelby Cobra, used for development, press testing and the 1962 New York show.