Shelby Cobra 427
Compare the coil-spring Street, Competition and factory Semi-Competition versions.
What to check before buying
Verify the factory classification and original engine from the work order, then check the fitted block and refurbishment evidence. Side pipes and bodywork can reflect a later conversion.
CSX 3279 was delivered with a 428 and later acquired a 427 side-oiler. Its factory and sale configurations belong in the same chassis history.
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 3036 | Aug 2024RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20241966 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra | SoldUSD 3,030,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
| CSX 3011 | Jan 2023RM Sotheby’s · Arizona 20231965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra | UnsoldEstimate USD 3,000,000 to USD 3,600,000 | Auction evidence |
| CSX 3015 | Mar 2021Barrett-Jackson · Scottsdale 20211966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake | SoldUSD 5,500,000 · Includes buyer’s premium | Auction evidence |
| CSX 3178 | 15 Jan 2021Mecum Auctions · Kissimmee 20211965 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster | SoldUSD 5,940,000 · Includes buyer’s premium | Auction evidenceThe detailed 2021 auction report describes an aluminium-head 427 side-oiler. |
| CSX 3006 | Mar 2019RM Sotheby’s · Amelia Island 20191965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra | UnsoldEstimate USD 3,000,000 to USD 4,000,000 | Auction evidence |
| CSX 3040 | Jan 2018RM Sotheby’s · Arizona 20181966 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra | SoldUSD 2,947,500 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
| CSX 3178 | Aug 2016RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20161965 Shelby 427 Cobra | SoldUSD 1,375,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceRM described a 428 and C-6 automatic in its 2016 presentation. Sources differ on exact first-delivery engine fitment. |
| CSX 3010 | Jan 2016RM Sotheby’s · Arizona 20161965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra | SoldUSD 2,255,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
| CSX 3045 | Mar 2015RM Sotheby’s · Amelia Island 20151967 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra | SoldUSD 2,117,500 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
| CSX 3279 | Nov 2014RM Sotheby’s · Sam Pack Collection1967 Shelby 427 Cobra | SoldUSD 1,292,500 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceThe catalogue reports original 428 fitment and a later 427 side-oiler. |
| CSX 3045 | Jan 2013RM Sotheby’s · Arizona 20131967 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra | SoldUSD 2,007,500 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
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Factory specification and chronology
- Factory purpose
- Road and competition
- Body styles
- Roadster
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Cobra 427 Street | — | — | — | — | Road · Coil-spring street specification. Record the engine fitted at delivery and each later configuration. | CSX 3178CSX 3279 |
| Shelby Cobra 427 Competition | — | — | — | — | Competition · Factory competition specification. | CSX 3010CSX 3006CSX 3011 |
| Shelby Cobra 427 S/C | — | — | — | — | Road and competition · Factory Semi-Competition specification. | CSX 3036CSX 3040CSX 3045 |