Shelby 427 Street Cobra
One of the most sought after collector cars of all time is the Shelby 427 Cobra. There is a reason why it is the most replicated car in the collector car hobby. The 427 Cobra is as rare as they are iconic. The history of the Shelby 427 Cobra is storied and their potential as race cars was never tested in the FIA championship competition for which they were designed. Nevertheless, their prowess and power have made them the most desirable “dream cars” on the planet.
Legendary Motorcar Company has a survivor 1967 Shelby 427 Cobra street version for sale in their inventory. With only 18,000 miles from new, this survivor is said to be the most original example of a 427 Cobra in existence. They say it has its original paint, interior, chassis, engine and mechanical components. “It still retains many features that are often lost to time or restoration,” Legendary noted in their description. The chassis number is hand-etched on its original Shelby American foot-box tag, frame stamp, hood, doors, trunk latch and the transmission tunnel. It would be hard to find another in this type of original condition.
Throughout the 1960’s Carroll Shelby and Enzo Ferrari were locked in competition for world class racing domination. Shelby was preparing a special version of his Shelby Cobras for the 1965 FIA Championship competition. He and his trusted mechanic Ken Miles were preparing a big block 427 side oiler engine to run in a modified Cobra chassis with coil springs on all four corners of the Cobra. Unfortunately, Shelby was not able to build enough Shelby 427 Cobras to homologate it for FIA competition in 1965. And with Shelby getting involved with the GT40 program for Ford, it so happened that the 427 Cobra never competed in FIA. So only 316 427 Cobras were ever produced between 1965 to 1967. Records show that 19 were built for FIA competition, while 31 were built for Semi Competition (S/C Cobras) and 160 were built for street use. The 427 Cobra you see here is one of them.
It is rare that a 427 Cobra has never been modified or restored. The red paint and black interior are still a testament to the way these cars came from Shelby American. It is documented in the Shelby American Registry. When judged in Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) competition it was awarded SAAC Gold in the Survivor Class.
A 427 Cobra could go from zero to 60 mph in about 4.3 seconds. What would it have been like if they could have been entered in FIA races in 1965? Likely, they would have dominated in an historic fashion. Ironically, we will never know. But it just adds to their legendary story. This car preserves that provenance and will remain the sole example of how a 427 Cobra came from the factory.
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Classic Car News This Week
Amelia Island Concours
Congratulations to the Best of Show winners at last weekend’s Amelia Island Concours. The Best of Show Concours d’Elegance award winner was a 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cabriolet (shown in the photo, right), owned by Dana and Patti Mecum of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Dana Mecum is the owner and founder of the Mecum Auctions. The Best of Show Concours de Sport was a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO owned by David MacNeil of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. MacNeil is the owner and CEO of WeatherTech. The coveted Best of Show Concours d’Elegance and the Concours De Sport are two of the highest honors that an owner can achieve in the collector car world. We hope you were able to read our reports from the Amelia Island Concours. You can find photos of concours class winners, plus videos of the event in our ClassiCarNews blog.
Ridler Award Winner
The Ridler Award Winner for 2024 was announced at the Detroit Autorama this past weekend. The winner was a 1953 Corvette Custom called “TwelveAir” built by Kindig-It Design for owners Dave and Tracey Maxwell. Dave Kindig, a reality TV show personality and custom car builder was on hand for the awards ceremony. Kindig said the build was a tribute to the first-year 1953 Corvette as featured in the GM Motorama traveling auto show in the early 1950’s. The body was all hand formed out of aluminum. The Ridler Award is the most coveted award in the collector car hobby.
Car Show Calendar
Readers will be interested to know that the Cars-On-Line Car Show Calendar has been updated to include some of the early spring shows of 2024. Click here to see what will be happening at upcoming car shows and swap meets throughout the country. The Mecum Auction in Glendale, Arizona, March 6-10, 2024, has been growing every year. It is now one of the top auctions in the country. And the Spring Daytona Turkey Run is coming up in two weeks, to be held at the Daytona International Speedway. That is one of our favorite car shows, and the swap meet there is huge. Be sure to check the Car Show Calendar often and mark your favorite shows so you won’t miss any of the top collector car action.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1965 Corvette Fuelie
A 1965 Corvette L84 327/375 hp Fuelie Coupe has been listed by Boulder Motorcar Company in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. This documented C2 high horsepower fuelie has achieved NCRS Top Flight and NCRS 5 Star Bowtie awards, and it comes heavily documented the way a Corvette collector would like. There are no gaps in the owner history. It has the M20 close ratio 4-speed transmission, G80 positraction diferential with 4.11 gears and the highly desirable K66 transistorized ignition. Boulder Motorcar Company tells us the engine case has been validated by CCAS. It was a California black plate car which was meticulously maintained by its original owner. It comes with Protect-O-Plate and NCRS judging sheets. The original window sticker comes with the car. This one is the complete package.
Mustang T5 Fastback
Did you know that in Germany the name Mustang was used by a German truck company. So when Ford wanted to sell Mustangs in Germany they had to change the name. Ford used the original project name for the Mustang which was T5. So if you bought a Ford Mustang in Germany they came with no identifying trim and were called a Ford T5. American military personnel could buy the Ford T5 through the military PX system, and when their tour was completed Uncle Sam would ship it back home for them. So there are some of the Mustang T5’s still here in the U.S., all of them very collectible. This week Old Town Automobile has a 1965 Mustang T5 Fastback for sale. In its original Wimbeldon White paint it has a straight rust-free body and floors. They tell us it runs smooth with its 289 V8 and 4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust and factory disc brakes. It has a Rally pack tach and clock. This collector Mustang is ready to drive and enjoy.
Video Ads
1967 Chevelle SS
Hanksters Hot Rods of Daytona has a video ad this week on their 1967 Chevelle SS. The big block under the hood is a bit of a surprise. They packed a 454 in there .. nicely done. You will see from the photos that the panel fitment and body is real nice. In the video you get a chance to view the paint and clear, and assess the finish. (Click the video window above to view.) Then they put the car up on a lift and show you the clean undercarriage and floor pans. I think you’ll agree that this is the car you’ve been looking for.
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
1988 Pontiac Trans Am
A Texas collector just released this 1988 Pontiac Trans Am from his collection. It is being offered for sale this week at North Shore Classics in Mundelein, Illinois. They say it still has only 5,700 miles and presents as new. Click here to review their walk-around video and hear it run. It comes with a clean Carfax with no accidents. It is loaded with factory options. A time capsule. Can you tell it from new?
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1932 Chevrolet Delivery
From the hallowed halls of the big Classic Auto Mall in Pennsylvania comes a very interesting project for restoration. This 1932 Chevrolet ½-Ton Sedan Delivery came from a market in Brooklin, Maine where it was purchased new and used there to deliver until 1958. Then it was tucked away for 65 years. Rust and rot is evident. This one will need a lot of work, but would be well worth the effort because of its historic significance. And, yes, it would make a great start for a street rod.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1951 Ford F3 Truck, Classic Auto Mall, PA
1966 Dodge Charger, Country Classic Cars, IL
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
Dodge Challenger Hellcat
The 807 horsepower 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak in our Late Model Sports Car Section is thought to be just one of about 1,050 ever produced. It was born to be collectible, and comes in a special color combination. In like-new condition, it still has only 1,500 miles. The 84-year-old owner says it has never been raced. It has always been kept in heated storage. He was asking $122,500 for the car. But just this week he reduced the price to $105,000. Spring is coming.
See more great deals in the Street Rod Section, or watch the the New Listings page.
Rock n Roll 50’s
Find more in the Off Road Section on Cars On Line.com. There’s even more on the New Listings page!
Find more in the SUV Section online. You can see all the fresh ads on the New Listings page.
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
Chevy Muscle
Find more in the Camaro Section of our website.
Find more in the Ford Muscle Car Section, or watch the fresh listings as they appear on the New Listings page.
Check the Mercury Muscle Car Section. Or you can see all the fresh ads as they are listed daily on the New Listings page.
Check the Pontiac Performace Section for more. See all the fresh ads listed on the New Listings page.
Check the Oldsmobile Muscle Car Section . See more listed each day on the New Listings page.
Check out the Buick Muscle Car Section. More listed daily on the New Listings page.
You’ll find many more modern sports cars listed by year in the Late Model Sports Car Section.
Scroll through the Trucks & 4x4s Section for more. The newest ads come in on the New Listings page.
You’ll see more for sale in the Customs Section and on the New Listings page.
Imported Sports Cars
See more for sale in the Truck Section or watch for fresh listings on the New Listings page.
See more great deals in the Luxury Section or on the New Listings page.
See more great deals in the Mustang Section and on the New Listings page.
Muscle Car Clones
Dodge Charger R/T Tribute
Here is a 1970 Dodge Charger which was restored as an R/T tribute and done in restomod fashion. It has a 5.7 Liter Hemi V8 and a 5-speed manual transmission. The Holley Terminator X fuel injection and the 18” Forgeline wheels are the tell that it is a restomod. Throaty exhaust with Thrush mufflers tell you it is a step above the rest. Find it at Streetside Classics in Charlotte, North Carolina this week.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1967 Camaro, Hanksters, SS style
1969 Chevelle, Unique Classic Cars, MN, SS 396 tribute
1971 Camaro, Hanksters Hot Rods, Z28 look
Make sure you watch our New Listings page for daily updates. There’s even more in the Muscle Car Section.
Deals of the Day
1972 Chevrolet Nova
Novas are hard to find in the market today. So when one showed up at a great price we thought we have better show it to you here in the DEAL of the DAY. The 1972 Chevrolet Nova with a lopey cam was listed by American Classics Autotrader in Pompano Beach, Florida. They say it is a two-owner car with 76k documented miles. Click here to view a walk-around video and hear it run. It has a built 350 ci V8 and a 4-speed manual transmission. They say it is “a good car” “everything works.” It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday because the askiing price is $25,988.
1957 Ford Ranchero
Oh, man, you gotta’ check this out. Here is a Willow Green over Colonial White 1957 Ford Ranchero with fender skirts. What a great look. And the price is a discount to average market values. It is being offered for sale by Old Town Automobile in Huntingtown, Maryland. They tell us it is a clean, straight car with rust-free body and floors. Watch their walk-around video at this link. The paint should be considered “driver quality.” It will be our Deal of the Day on Sunday. The asking price is $24,900.
1941 Chevrolet
It is not often that you run across a 1941 Chevrolet 2-Door like this one from Wyoming. A private party seller has listed it for sale this week at a pretty good price. He says it has a nice interior, tinted glass, electric wipers, and air conditioning. Updated 6 cylinder engine is said to be “all stock.” It does have lowering blocks in the rear and a Fat Man drop spindle kit in front. He says it “runs very well.” This would be a good one to have inspected. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. The asking price is only $11,500.
1973 Corvette
Cody’s Classic Cars in Stanlely, Wisconsin has another price leader for you this week. They listed this 1973 Corvette Coupe with a hard-to-find 4-speed manual transmission. It boasts a 350 V8 with upgraded intake and carburetor. With power steering and 4-wheel disc brakes, this one is a performer. They say the “older repaint” still shows well, although you may note some chips and scratches in the finish. Click here to watch their walk-around video and hear it run. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday. They are only asking $17,900 for a classic Corvette!
1976 Camaro Type LT
This is interesting. You know how hot 1960’s and early 1970’s Camaros are right now. Here is something you don’t see everyday. It is a 1976 Camaro Type LT with the performance 350 small block Chevy V8. It is being offered for sale at Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois. They say it runs and drives excellent, and is in good condition. They say the odometer shows just over 40k miles. Click here to view their walk-around video and hear it run. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week Wednesday. The asking price is $18,900.
1979 Corvette T-Top
This could be the sleeper Deal of the week. Muscle Cars For Sale, a classic car dealer in Fort Myers, Florida, has listed this 1979 Corvette T-Top Coupe for sale. They say it has just 22,000 miles. It has a 350 with automatic transmission, power disc brakes and original leather interior. According tot he ad copy it has an all-new rebuilt suspension. Click here to review a walk-around video, plus a test drive with Lisa. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week. Their asking price is $19,800.
1976 Cadillac Coupe
The style and elegance are undeniable with this 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille full size luxury car. It is being offered for sale at Midwest Car Exchange out of Alsip, Illinois (Chicago metro area.) This is a driver class car that shows some wear througout. But it sure takes a good photo. With only 60k miles, there is a lot of life in this big Caddy. It has been cared for by one family its whole life. Check the ad at the link for a full list of options and features. It will be our DEAL of the DAY later next week. The asking price is only $12,900.
Often there are more cars that deserve to be in the DEAL of the DAY than we can schedule for our front page feature. Here is a list of cars that just missed the cut for the DEAL of the DAY this week. Remember, you saw them here first:
| 1977 Corvette Stingray | $19,988 | Pompano Beach, FL |
| 2005 Mustang GT | $20,000 | Tucson, AZ |
| 2018 Subaru Outback | $16,995 | Pewaukee, WI |
| 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix | $15,000 | Lillington, NC |
| 1995 Ford F-150 | $18,988 | Pompano Beach, FL |
| 1979 Corvette L82 | $19,999 | Classic Car Liquidators |
| 1977 Corvette | $17,995 | Las Vegas, NV |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 | $7,988 | Pompano Beach, FL |
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD | $5,988 | Pompano Beach, FL |
| 2013 Ford Focus | $9,495 | Pewaukee, WI |
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