347ci V8 Stroker/4-Speed Toploader/Jaguar Rear/Knockoff Style Wheels
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Shelby |
Model: | Cobra |
Type: | Convertible |
Doors: | 2 |
Year: | 1966 |
Mileage: | 17000 |
VIN: | SW34697PA |
Color: | Blue |
Engine: | 347ci V8 Stroker |
Transmission: | Manual |
Interior color: | Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Morgantown, Pennsylvania, United States |
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Description of 1966 Shelby Cobra |
1966 Shelby Cobra The first Cobra Daytona coupe, CSX 2287, was painted Viking Blue, a light metallic shade that still looks extremely good on this basic shape and is still preferred by many who saw the car take its first win at Sebring in March of 1964. That success encouraged Ford Motor Company to back a program to quickly build five more coupes to go to Europe and challenge Ferrari. The tiny team of Shelby mechanics that went to Europe with those cars in '64 came tantalizingly close to winning the championship in that year. One of the coupes, CSX 2299, with Dan Gurney and Bob Bondurant did in fact win the GT class at Le Mans and the livery of that car, Viking Blue with thinner Wimbledon White racing stripes added on for easier recognition at speed, is most memorable for that year. In my opinion, the whole effort for '64 was probably that team's greatest achievement, even though it fell short by a few points because of Ferrari's questionable manipulation of the points for the final race at Monza. For consignment the automotive version with color reminiscence of Dutch Delftware China and similar to the livery of the Daytona cars that gave Ferrari a run for their money. With its White and Cobalt color scheme, this car is anything but fragile as it can give you a great kick in your pants and handles like it's on rails. It has a 347ci Ford stroker engine with a 4-barrel Holley carb, and a top loader 4 speed manual transmission. Throw in some black side pipes snaking across the rockers, and we have a car that is Un-believable as actually badged in front of the shift lever on the interior hump! Exterior Interior Drivetrain Undercarriage Drive-Ability Like the artists of the original Delft China, this build was meticulously and artistically performed utilizing a stout 347ci with added inside goodies, perfectly machined and polished, and looking fab. Comfy interior mostly for going fast, and those faux knockoff are to die for. Un-believable! Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. |