Barn-find Shelby Cobra to cross auction block

[SVT10th]

(Even though it isn't a 1st Gen Mustang, I think this Cobra belongs in this section....)


Who's got an extra half mil burning a hole in their pocket?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. − Now flying under the Auctions America by RM banner, the three-day Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale sale returns to the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center March 4-6, 2011, with an impressive range of automobiles and motorcycles, including a barn-find 1963 Shelby Cobra (CSX 2080), estimate: $425,000-$475,000.

With only two private owners from new and parked since 1981, the matching-numbers CSX 2080 is one of the most original Cobras in existence. The red exterior and black interior of CSX 2080 have been left untouched, but the car is road ready having recently undergone a complete mechanical restoration of its factory-installed powertrain.

“We’re going to kick start the hobby’s spring season with an excellent show in Fort Lauderdale, featuring one of the most original Cobras on the planet,” said Donnie Gould, president, Auctions America by RM. “The discovery of CSX 2080 represents an important collecting opportunity for automotive enthusiasts.”



The Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale auction has built a reputation for its comprehensive offerings, spanning Brass Era motor cars, American classics, European sports cars and late model exotics.

Additional early highlights include a 1932 Duesenberg Model J DC Phaeton Murphy (estimate: $350,000-$450,000) and a 2005 Ford GT (estimate: $140,000-$160,000).

(source: Old Cars Weekly)

[TorchRedSVT]

that soooo sick...would love to find some pictures of what it looked like in storage

[SmokinStang]

the matching-numbers CSX 2080 is one of the most original Cobras in existence

That's some thing else.....and obviously a true treasure. I'm all for collecting don't get me wrong, but I'm often saddened to hear how many of there true rare pieces are not driven. Such a great car not to physically enjoy while it's be exercised, and doing what it does best.

[MY-S281]

That's some thing else.....and obviously a true treasure. I'm all for collecting don't get me wrong, but I'm often saddened to hear how many of there true rare pieces are not driven. Such a great car not to physically enjoy while it's be exercised, and doing what it does best.

I say ...Drive it like you stole it !!

[SVT10th]

That's some thing else.....and obviously a true treasure. I'm all for collecting don't get me wrong, but I'm often saddened to hear how many of there true rare pieces are not driven. Such a great car not to physically enjoy while it's be exercised, and doing what it does best.

I agree -- but there's there's something really cool about a "forgotten" car that lets a whole new generation of enthusiasts appreciate it again.

[chachee52]

I agree -- but there's there's something really cool about a "forgotten" car that lets a whole new generation of enthusiasts appreciate it again.

That's if the new owner does really appreciate it and drive it. More than likely it will go to some old guy to put in his garage or some museum and sit there so people can just look at. To truely appreciate a car, in my opinion, you have to drive it.