We are very happy to say we have not just one, not even Two, but THREE very significant Shelby Cobra's in our Shelby Snakepit display. To see just one of these is a treat, but THREE is, well...fantastic!
We would like to tell you about Colin Comers very special 1965 427 "Narrow Hip" Cobra. Early in the production run, Carroll Shelby was unhappy with the look of the wide-hip competition body when fitted with the 7.5" wide street wheels. After 25 were produced, Shelby decided to produce the narrow-hip, but after just 32 bodies were built, he decided it was not worth the added expense to produce more.
This makes the narrow hip 427 Cobras the rarest, and many feel the most aesthetically pleasing. Colins narrow-hip is # CSX 3134, and it remains as delivered, without the usual add-on side-pipes, hood scoop, roll bars or other accessories.
It also still retains all of the original componants, right down to the factory supplied grease gun and weather equipment.
And if you think that Mr. Comer let's this baby sit unused, you would be mistaken. After the previous owner allowed it to languish in a garage, Colin vowed to use it. In his words, "it now sees regular, and often vigorous use...as it should!"
We are honored to have this authentic bit of Shelby American history as a part of our 'Shelby Snakepit" display for the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show November 21-22, 2009. www.mcacn.com
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