Lot 114

1964 Shelby 289 Cobra

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Desirable Late-Production, Rack and Pinion 289 Cobra

Retained by Shelby American Inc. as a Demonstrator Through 1964

Presented in Extremely Rare Original Bright Blue over Red Color Scheme

Displayed in the Postwar Preservation Class at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®

Recent Mechanical and Cosmetic Attention by Cobra Specialist Rare Drive Inc.

Retains Matching-Numbers Engine, T-10 Gearbox, and Stamped Body Panels

289 CID OHV Hi-Po V-8 Engine

Single 4-Barrel Autolite Carburetor

271 BHP at 6,000 RPM

4-Speed Borg-Warner T-10 Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Girling Disc Brakes

4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Transverse Leaf Springs, Lower Wishbones, and Shock Absorbers

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