Sunday, October 28, 2012

427 Shelby

My Dad would have loved to have been with me to see this baby parked in Kittery yesterday afternoon. It's a 1965 Shelby 427 AC Cobra, an American engined British sports car. The paint job was striking, the top was down and the interior, including the black leather, was inviting. 
While I was walking around admiring, a guy walked up and I said, "Yours?"
He replied, "Nope, but I'd give up my wife for it. A beauty." Now, whether he was talking about this car or his wife, I'll never know, but I've got a pretty good idea. 
The original model for the car, CSX3015, was owned by Carroll Shelby and was auctioned off in 2007 for, are you ready for this, for 5 million plus commission. Needless to say, it is not sitting in my driveway this morning. 
I must say though, I'd love to take the one pictured for a spin along the ocean, but I ain't trading Elenka for it. (I'll get points for that last comment)

32 comments:

  1. I once told an allergist who was treating my son that I'd give up "this kid before I'd give up my dog." Needless to say, neither was done. And, neither knew about the remark!!

    This car must be a terrific sight to behold. Great shade of red; aren't sports cars great?

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  2. Yeah, OK, you got points....BUT, since I've never even heard you mention this so called 'Selby'....try this scenerio:

    Elenka....Jacquar.....Elenka.....Jacquar

    hmmmmmm

    How about that one, Birdman??

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  3. Correction: Jaguar and Shelby.

    (Those 11 beer samplers last night.....that's what I blame this all on.)

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  4. Nice car but you are getting any points I bet. You waited until the last which means that you had adding up the pros and cons.

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  5. You could live without the car; you could not live without Elenka. Final answer.

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  6. Inviting indeed. The mere phrase "top down and leather interior" evokes daydreams of Route 66 roadtrip.

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  7. A little spin up the coast sounds most delightful even if I had to do it in a Honda. However, a trip in this would be a very special treat.

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  8. This pic is a real teaser, got me curious to see the whole!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  9. Beautiful car. It would be fun to see more of it. :)

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  10. I thought it was a surfboard.... What is it with you Car Guys? I know one quite well & I just don't get it...

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  11. Wonderful pic suggesting power and motion. There was a time in my life a way back when I owned a slightly-used, bottom-of-the-line Porsche. Dumbest idea I ever had. Try driving that or the Cobra in snow.

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  12. I don't know much about cars, but I like the color!

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  13. Nice that you are not willing to trade your wife in for a sports car -- barbara

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  14. Very beautiful! Would be nice to see the whole car though ;)

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

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  15. Swell that you got to see this unique vintage vehicle. You're right about getting points for your comment!

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  16. Man what a beauty i love the Shelby Gt 500 it is an amazing car to have id love to have one of those!!!!

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  17. This Shelby Cobra is a beautiful car, but I was more drawn to the 289 Cobra. It was the road racer rather than the drag car the 427 became. The 289 engine was lighter allowing the car to handle better, but it still had over 300 hp. Had a friend who owned one back in about 1970. It was his daily driver for a while. They say the car was as fast as the driver had courage to push the throttle. Not all Cobra's were Carroll Shelby's private property and command such high prices.

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  18. I am so disappointed in you. You didn't even check out the wife???

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