Rare 1965 Shelby Cobra could set record for most expensive car sale
04/28/2009, 2:30 PM
By Nick Aziz
A rare 1965 Shelby Cobra is expected to fetch between $10 million and $15 million at auction on May 15th, according to organizers. The car will almost certainly surpass the U.S. record of $5.5 million for a 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake. There’s also a chance it could set a new world record, if it exceeds the $11 million paid for a 1961 Ferrari California Spyder.
Described as an “American jewel,” the car was the first U.S.-made race car to ever beat Ferrari in world racing championships in Europe. While it is expected to attract interest worldwide, many American car enthusiasts hope it remains on U.S. soil upon sale.
The coupe was hand built and one of only six ever made. Mecum High Performance Auctions will put the car on the block in Indianapolis on May 15.
04/28, 2:40 PM
posted by:
JakeK66
I got around $5000 on hand right now. Is that enough for a down payment?
04/28, 2:54 PM
posted by:
gta89mike
Any Toyotas or Hondas from 1965 hold that kind of resale value??
04/28, 3:15 PM
posted by:
livelyjay
Good thing it has a full sized spare tire. That’s a huge selling point.
04/28, 3:55 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
The other day I raced an older GTI in my ‘95 Neon and won. So by all rights that should put it up there in record breaking territory as well. You know, in the $900 to $1,000 range.
04/28, 4:00 PM
posted by:
gta89mike
Go Blackhawks
04/28, 4:09 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Wasn’t there a movie not long ago called Blackhawk Down? I suspect there’ll be a lot of that going on in a day or two.
04/28, 4:11 PM
posted by:
A4
Well we saved their asses in WWII, they had to let us have a little glory somehow…
04/28, 4:28 PM
posted by:
4mula
This isn’t a Cobra at all. It’s a Daytona Coupe
04/28, 4:28 PM
posted by:
zfenderguy
Car is hot. Holy crap.
04/28, 5:03 PM
posted by:
jimmy337i
Wow! Can i have the editors job?
04/28, 5:14 PM
posted by:
Rafa LL
4mula,
This is the racing version of the Cobra, so, you’re right, they’re right.
I dunno why I don’t see an 2005 Mustang Cobra going for any price 44 years from now.
04/28, 5:15 PM
posted by:
Z06ified
Yes, it’s a Daytona Coupe, but it does have Cobra underpinnings. The Daytonas were essentially Cobras with a more aerodynamic hard top body.
04/28, 7:21 PM
posted by:
Spingood Tanoya
@gta89mike: 1967 Toyota 2000GT: original price about $7,000. Auction price for a mint car: $200,000.
04/28, 7:32 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
My ‘97 Accord will sell for more than that
04/28, 9:48 PM
posted by:
prankin
Loved the GM contest in the top pane. Click one – select the next product line to be dropped.
04/28, 9:52 PM
posted by:
Mach
“Z06ified
Yes, it’s a Daytona Coupe, but it does have Cobra underpinnings. The Daytonas were essentially Cobras with a more aerodynamic hard top body”
And a longer wheel base.
04/29, 8:21 AM
posted by:
F50
Its called a Shelby [b]Cobra[/b] Daytona Coupe, its based on the Shelby Cobra, this is a racing version of it. and no 2000GT will sell as much as this.
04/30, 9:12 AM
posted by:
Bankruptcy2009
It figures the Year I was born the Legendary Shelby Cobra is Worth the Most. What a Gem! The Best Part is that at the Heart of it all its Powered by Ford Motor Company Legendary 427 Cubes.