This one of one Shelby 427 Cobra DRIVES like it's 1966!
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- Walkaround & driving a 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra that runs & drives astoundingly!
1966 Shelby 427 Cobra
One Of Only 260 Original Street 427 Cobras Produced
Retained By Its Original Owner Until 2012
Delivered New With Factory Competition Styled Roll Bar
Delivered New With Factory Supplied With Hood Scoop
Previously On Display At The Shelby American Museum
Impressively And Beautifully Restored Cobra
Extremely Well Documented Example Of The Celebrated Big-Block Cobra
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LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1966 Shelby Cobra 427
While the 289s were cleaning up against the Ferraris, Shelby knew Enzo would build something for the next season that would be built to beat the Cobra. Shelby had to look ahead to the next season and build something faster. The 289 Cobra could not be made any lighter, so he decided to give the car a larger engine. The first 427 prototype was built on a stiffened 289 chassis, but the small block’s 20-year-old technology could not handle the massive power coming from the new engine. The 427 featured a thick and larger chassis and slightly modified body, but keeping the original 289 doors, windscreen, hood, and trunk lid. By the time the 427 came to life, Ford already had a promising sports car to beat the Ferraris and the GT40. Due to the use of this, the only 427 to ever race for the team was the first prototype, CSX2196. Shelby made many versions of the original CSX 427 Cobras, of which, only 260 street cars were built in total.
Billed to Shelby American on 4/12/66, this example was originally ordered through Gilboy Ford-Mercury in Allentown, PA on 6/7/66. The original owner explained his expectations in a letter to Shelby American stating “In confirmation of my telephone conversation with your sales representative on June 7, 1966, the items upon which we agreed concerning the Cobra which I have ordered are as follows 1. The color of the car is to be green 2. The car will be delivered to me at the factory on July 20th ,1966. If you find that there will be any difficulty in meeting either of these conditions, please get in touch with me at the above address as soon as possible.” Other instructions included installing a competition style roll bar and soft top/tonneau cover at the factory. Shelby also supplied the selling dealer with a competition hood scoop to be installed before delivery.
Impressively, its original owner kept this original Cobra in his possession until 2012 when he sent it to the Shelby American Museum in Boulder, Colorado where it was listed for sale. The second owner recently completely restored this Cobra back to how it left the factory still retaining its factory color, completion roll bar and hood scoop.
Included with the sale is an impressive assortment of documentation, some of which includes; original 427 Cobra is the original owner’s manual, copy of original bill of sale, dealer brochures, letters from the original owner, copies of cheque used to purchase at selling dealer, period photographs and more. Today it presents in beautifully restored condition ready to be taken to any major concours event or rally around the world!
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Thank you for actually taking this out and driving it. People who buy these and stuff them in a collection or garage and never drive them shouldn't even be allowed to bid on them.
It needs a tour upon Route 66.
There’s a story I heard not sure if it’s true but back in the 60s this guy goes to buy one of these 427s and the salesman tries to convince him that the 427 is a beast and he might be better off opting for the 289. He tells the salesman he’s not a sissy and he can handle a 427. So reluctantly they go out for a test drive with the salesman driving. After getting the shit scared out of him and while still in shock the guy says to the salesman “You know you’re probably right, after that demonstration I’m probably better off getting the 289” to which the smug salesman replied “That was the 289”.
Great story, I like that one where Carroll would place a 100 dollar bill on dash on the passenger side and told the passenger if they could grab the money when he jumped on it they could keep it. He never lost a cent.
Great story but I doubt there were many sitting on dealers yards that you could test drive, mor like you went through the options list, paid your money and waited for your car
Back in 67 i tried to talk dad into buying a cobra. the 289 sticker price was $6500. he thought that was too much for a car that didn't have roll up windows. just as well, i would have "borrowed" it one night and wrapped it around a tree. nearly did that with his 67 mustang.
Carrol Shelby thought the 289 car was a superior driver and considered the 427 car a dragster.
LOL After just driving a kit Cobra I totally relate to that; nothing like hanging your ass 5" from the ground with the entire top of your body out of the thin protection of fiberglass and spinning Goodyear radials at 60mph in 4th gear going slightly sideways to make your heart come out of your throat. :)
@@BLACKWOLF-1911 I've heard that 100 times, a lot of people did that with a lot of cars, or they at least said they did it.
You my son, are one of one! No one else is lucky enough to wake up each day and get to drive some of the worlds most amazing cars. Go thank your Dad for your existence. And thank you for following in his enormous shoes.
Thanks for the kind words Jerry, We are super fortunate to be able to drive these cars! we'll keep working away so that we can show you more!
Didn't realize at first that this wasn't Peter. Gary's voice and speech patterns are so similar.
Loved watching Dreamcar Garage back in the. So glad you listened to your son and started this channel!
What a beauty! Love the green and the street bumpers
What a stunning example of a Cobra and that exhaust note is perfect. Thank you, as always.
That car is gold. Good presentation Legendary. A million in '11 ~ $1,675,000 today.
Sadly, when it comes to that kind of money, the buyer is unlikely to drive it.
Thanks Gary. I just visited your showroom a few weeks ago and must have stared at that Cobra for 10 minutes!
That car has the perfect combo. The roll bar and hood scoop without the side pipes and bumper jacks, absolutely amazing.
Needs the pipes lol....
@@robertelmo7736 No it doesn't...
I totally agree, this is a perfect spec cobra, just started watching your channel, great content, look forward to watching more over coming years….. a good friend of mine that has passed on owned an original modified 289 which he hillclimbed from the 60’s until 2000’s or thereabouts… huge history, I remember driving it on the road, an experience I will never forget. I used to build and prepare supercars and racecars for Ascari over here in the UK….. some great years….. 👍🍺🇬🇧
What a gorgeous Cobra, it's a real rare beauty!! Thanks for sharing this exciting car!!! 👍👍
Our pleasure!
Beautiful car!! My mom's Uncle bought one in 65 and drove it home to Mich. His was CSX3031 I wish they did a video of it.I never got to see it in person but my dad drove it when Frank stopped at their house on his way home.Dad always said it was a MONSTER! Maybe one day Ill see it at a show.
Love the vids, been watching "Legendary" for years, keep it up!
Thanks for the support Paul!
I've never seen an original in Green before. As expected it looks amazing. Bit of a sleeper version... no side pipes, no stripes.
Just the way they ALL should be.
I already posted this on another video, but can't resist doing so again. My buddy bought a blue 427 Cobra that was delivered as a 428 police interceptor motor, but was upgraded to a 427 side-oiler, medium riser. The original owner had died in Viet Nam. My buddy hated its brutish nature, so I got to drive it usually. One day we were on the interstate doing 6,500RPM's in 4th gear around a slight right-hand bend. the speedo indicated about 156. We hit a dip in the road, then the car got light and the massive rear tires started spinning! I think we went home and had a couple shots of Johnnie Walker.
You guys were lucky to have made it home at all !!
Quite a few got the 428 motor.
@@SvenTviking Usually the #3200 - #3300 series as the 427's were expensive and hard to source from #3300 up the 427 became available again.
@@kumaquattro Had a guardian angel...this was #CSX3100 I believe.
doesn't seem that long ago, your dad and Tom would've ripped some donuts in that car! Thanks and Cheers! RIP Tom.
Uncle Peter and Gary your videos are amazing if I did not see these videos I would not know much about cars
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. It is my all time favorite car, and the ride along was just fantastic! I have had the pleasure of riding in an original 427 S/C car and I can say the word I found for the acceleration was.. Brutal. Just plain brutal. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it!!
LEGENDARY MOTORCAR always has the best of the vintage "special interest" cars that I love with a passion! I love the sound of the rear-mounted exhaust on this beast!
Please motor trend . Put this guys back on American television. Favorite show ever
Thanks for featuring this amazing vehicle 👌🏻
Gorgeous green cobra! Thanks for sharing, and much respect to Legendary Motorcars for sourcing such rare and beautiful cars.
I am not the jealous type, but dang Gary, I am jealous, or maybe envious, of you!! Great job, keep the videos coming please!!
Do you need a car like this?....YES. Do you want a car like this?.....YESSSSS, hell YESSSSS. Great video, keep up the good work.
I agree. How am I supposed to get milk, bread and eggs without this care?????
All I can say is EXCELLENT !!! To heck with the side pipes. I'd have the front and rear jack stands installed. Maybe a set of titanium headers.
My thoughts exactly!Maybe the square stoplights?
Outstanding Cobra Gary, thanks for the video Awesome 👍
Stunning
The 260/289s had independent suspension. The 427 had coil springs all around. The "big lean" of the shifter was achieved by mounting the shifter backwards.
Gary, thanks for letting me live my fantasy through you amazing 🐍
I stopped in Ledgandary on November 3, 2021... by far my favorite car sitting on the floor... absolutely stunning Cobra... keep up the great videos... I'll be back soon to see what new has been added.
Gary
Fantastic job, love the Cobra reviews
Bravo!
Thanks Jeff, love getting to drive these gars
A boy and his Cobra an American tale.
Great 👍🏻
What a beautiful car !
Simply Amazing!
Absolutely gorgeous. It even has REAL tires on it. Most of the replicas, at least during the past decade, have had 30" GHETTO wheels and no tires.
This is a original car.
@@betlunatic Yes I know. A real Cobra is simply too valuable to drive, not only in monetary value, but rarity. There are very few left. If anything happens to it, a very rare piece of history is lost forever. I would have that one in a vault, and drive a replica (with actual wheels and tires)
Absolutely gorgeous car!
Beauty!
This is one classy shop. Love the videos. I even remember a year or two ago where you went out to some guys house to checkout another green cobra to purchase. LoL 👍
That was a few years back now! Another great car!
Great video guys
I see a Daytona and a 427 Cobra and instantly think gum ball👍
lovely
Very nice!!!
Please do an episode of that white Daytona... looks awesome!
Du I want one, yes.
Do I need one, actually yes.
Do I have cash,...
There were 348 427 Cobras built. I have had csx3225 since 1968. My car originally was the same color as this car. About half of the original cars had 428 engines. Mine originally had a ,428 but now has a side oiler 427. It doesn't seem any quicker. It turned 12.40 in the quarter with the 428 although I had added side pipes and a Holley Carburetor.
wow my dad purchased csx3226 damaged through his salvage company, I first looked at it and fell in love....dad sold it as I was 16 at the time. Found it in garage driving by on way to look at salvage cars for my dad a couple years later. Approached owner, would not sell back, in 1977 after Saac 2 convention found a rolling chassis and built a 427 SC with aluminum body and 427 SO.
@@larrykravitz7478
Your dad sold it when you were 16???
What a bastard! (Jk)
Do you know the official name of the color? I would love to use it on my project car.
@@MrDaviddannunzio It's British Racing Green. Unfortunately there are all kinds of BRG colors. A friend's original 427 with the color (which was the same as my car originally) has a tag RM Acrylic U133. However, when I called RM they said they didn't know it. I didn't press so you might try calling them. The color is fantastic in low light but not in sunlight. I was looking at going back to the original color a few years ago and me and my son went to the historic races at Laguna Seca when cobra was the mark to find the original color. There were several cars with the original BRG. We both decided that it looked great in low light but not in sunlight so I stuck with the color the car has been since around 1970. It's 1968 Cadillac Tropic Green Firemist.
@@rayshepherd2479 Thanks - really appreciate it. I’m finding that picking a green that looks good in all lighting is a challenge.
XXX looks and sound!
My favorite car design of all times.
You are correct. That is the best looking street Cobra.
The Cobra recipe... "Needs more engine" 💪👌
Great video no music just cobra music.... lmao
All Cobras had independent suspensions. The 260's/289's transverse front leaf spring doesn't make it non-independent. The shifter doesn't have "a lean" on it. It's a normal shifter mounted backwards.
It’s fantastic,
That Canadian accent cracks me up
It's tough the shake
I would head to my local road race track and rail the living life out of it!
I know I would wreck it immediately lol
Do I need a car like this? Yes, yes I do. It was my favorite Hot Wheels long before I knew it was a real car, I still have that Hot Wheels and I will have a Cobra.
I purchased a 1966 427 street version Cobra Just like this one in BRG "GREEN " mine was totally stock however . Sunburst Wheels ,
No hood Scoop and Black interior . This video doesnt give the Serial Number , but it looks like it is a Low 3000 somewhere
mine was CSX 3227 . There is NO car Anywhere that COMPARES ! Trust Me . Once you own a 427 Shelby Cobra , you will NEVER
let it go : ))
Sounds great with an actual exhaust system.
Jump into a viper and the papers indicate Father is the Cobra. Such a beautiful car, perfect body. This is what sports cars aspire to be.
Sharp!
Cool to see the knock-offs wired to the rims. Is that British racing green? Nice with no stripes.
You bore me to tears!!! No sale!!!
One of my dream cars, the other being any 911.....
Why do I not believe that some one would let this kid drive their "Original" 427 Cobra.
Don't worry the kid is a pretty good driver....
That’s because you don’t know who “the kid” is….google Gary Klutt and find out😮
I'll buy it... if i had the money!
I need a car like that. NEEEEED!!
The music from Grand Tirsmo 3 I think.
Sounds like a sensible cam.
The 289 Cobras may be better-balanced and lighter-weight, but they lack the "Wow!" factor the 427 gains in appearance and sound, not to mention, outrageous power-to-weight. This Cobra, in particular, would be a perfect addition to a collection by an enthusiast for whom a few million dollars is literally play money (get Jerry Seinfeld on the line).
Say sorted 1 more time, I dare you 😂
is this Peter Kluts son? sounds just like him
It is
As Tom would say…. You want a car like this! Who doesn’t!? Lol
😍 👍
-sigh- .. Alas, I'll never know the joy...
Man...must have hit at least 50mph and 3K rpms.... ;o)
I would Love, to
driving this Car Out
in the Northern
Mountains of
New Mexico!
That does sound nice
there is only?? what a dope
I like yellow
Oh she’s just eating the cold air! Haha!
My understanding of the 427 street version was that it was the exception as opposed to the rule. I have read that the vast majority of 427 street cars were actually 428s that had been modified, but were definitely not a 427, even though valve cover markings and body emblems said 427. Shelby was concerned that the much more costly 427 might have trouble selling against the cheaper 427 Corvette. If an owner found out that his 427 labeled Cobra was really a 428 and made a stink, Shel would see that he got a true 427. If anyone can shed more light on this situation, I would appreciate it! I know that they made only (1) 427 powered Dragonsnake along with (7) 289s. That was due to the staggering cost - for the time - of the 427 at over $11,000!
It is rumored that the majority of 1966 Cobras had the 428 due to supply issues. 1965 had the 427. Now in 1967 the 427 was plentiful enough that even some of the Shelby Mustangs had the 427. The book "Shelby's Wildlife" from 1979 is my source. My memory ain't so great anymore & my copy of that wonderful book has been out of my possession for 30 years. Great place to start for answers though. Just thinking of this: I had to order another copy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@BROCKWOOD64 Thanks for the info sir! I just ordered one too! A guy in my high school hometown bought a '67 and I said to him, I'll bet you have Corvettes giving you a hard time at stop lights. He quickly replied, not really, they know better than to pick a fight with a 427 Cobra! I never forgot that.
@@BROCKWOOD64 THe first 427's from csx 3001 - 3054 were 427 comp and SC Cobras, with rollbar, side pipes, hood and oil cooler scoops. The 427 street from csx 3100 - 3199 were usually equipped with 427s. With csx 3200 - 3299, these had the 428 due to supply problems then with csx 3300 up the 427 became available again. "Shelby Wildlife" book has many inaccuracies but is entertaining.
@@larrykravitz7478 - I'm curious as to what inaccuracies this book contains, as I just received it. Like most of us, I am constantly searching for the facts when it comes to anything to do with cars. Appreciate any feedback you could provide. Thanks Larry.
@@larrykravitz7478, I owned ‘65 427 Cobra CSX#3165 in ‘75 & ‘76 and it did indeed have the 427 side oiler engine. Absolute beast of a car. Engine heat in the Summer and side pipes running just inside the body and exiting in front of the rear wheels made the exhaust noise extremely deafening. After driving around for about 15 minutes it was always time to call it a day.
In ‘77 I got 289 Cobra CSX #2328 which was very nice to drive. I saw the Legendary Motors video of it shot in 2015 which was very interesting.
We used to drive the Cobras hard back in the seventies because the Shelby American Automobile Club was just getting started. I had no idea then that the Cobras would eventually be million dollar vehicles to be parked instead of driven for the thrill of it.
my grandad has a 1994 mk3 AC cobra with the small block v8 with factory role bar
And his grandson can't even spell "roll" bar.
@@bentnickel7487 whats your problem
I’ll take it…wait, no side pipes? Nevermind.
Careful, young man. There are a bunch of ex OHL/Jr B players with mustaches and badges that'll pull you over in that thing.
I’m glad it doesn’t have the side pipes , never been a fan of them.
To each his own my friend you would be the first person I've ever heard say it though. Cheers 🍻
Look up TH-cam video 2002 ERA Cobra 427 street. It has mufflers tucked under also that exit just in front of the rear tire. I like the S/C cars but I’ll bet most sell them because they’re kind of like having a 75k limited use toy. Check out the video. You’ll like it.
@@WyattWillis88I will be the second. I simply don't like the look of the "street" version with the flow through exhaust. You may as well have a "gentleman's" Aston Martin, MG or Austin Healey. I have both a Factory Fivr and a Superformance Cobra. Abnoxiously loud side pipes, angled shifter, and it wouldn't have it any other way. Of course, if anyone would "give me" an original Cobra with flow through exhaust I'd take it in a second for the value!
@BradThePitts congratulations good sir sounds like you've fulfilled many a car guys dreams owning those. IMHO the side pipes not only look so perfect but it plays into the extreme overkill nature that is a 427 cobra. Too much is just enough in this situation cheers to you sir cheers!
@@WyattWillis88lots of people don’t like them . Like me.
RAW FORD POWER 🦘😎😷🍻👍💪👌
💯Should have left it original, not restored.
Wow, that is a sweeeeeeet 427.... man.... something about that design is just mind-blowingly sexay!!!!! :)
You sure...tail lights were rectangular for a spell.
I love Legendary’s videos and they let us common folk drool over some truly beautiful and valuable machines, but the listing of factory or dealer-installed options always struck me as a cash grab. I’m no collector or expert on Cobras by a wide margin, but surely making a point of listing off any of the rare options (and often by the serial #s) can only serve to justify an inflated sales price, IMHO. Or does this car with a dealer-installed hood scoop drive better than the identical vehicle with a factory or owner-installed hood scoop. Not hating, just wish I had the funds to realistically argue this point, or better yet, put it to the test.
Damn I’m broke.
Only if I had 1,000,000+ dollars
Bet you can't tell me what a originally built for
Is this car Ivy Green?
Beautiful car, though one has to question the imposed value .
Unless one is into the “Rare, One Off “ mania, anyone can reproduce this car for a tiny fraction of cost and nobody on the road would know the difference.
When I was young , I had the opportunity to drive a real Cobra, what a piece of crap it was, even Shelby himself admitted as much , his realistic view was, “ As long as it makes it across the finish line, nothing else matters “
Still, a sharp car .
I get it, you don't and that's okay.
The one off part doesn't even matter when it comes to the Cobra. They're all over $500,000. I own a replica that's got improvements in the footwell and other handling adjustments that make it drive like a dream and I'd take an original Cobra any day. It's about the experience and the history of the car.
What is "imposed" value? Nobody "imposes" value on anything. Things are worth whatever people will pay for them.
probably tells it all so is that like maybe??????????
Shouldn’t street cars have sunburst wheels?
some had halibrands, most had sunbursts as supply problem lead to design of sunburst by peter brock
Great car, but why doesn’t it have side pipes?
That's the way they came.
@@BubbaSmurft street version came w./o side pipes
Pretty much as I would have ordered it "back in the day" BUT ain't it a 428 car? Thought the 427's had 2 4v carbs.
Just the opposite the 427 MR was the single carb.
@@RSDX99 Using my Googlefu I find that I am correct for the street cars, single for 428, duals for 427. The 427 comp' engines had a single 4v. The Shebly GT-500 Mushtang had the PI in '67 with 2x4 428.
Sorry, my 67 427 street Cobra (back in 67) had a 527 side oiler and a single 4 barrel from the factory. Coincidentally, it was green as well. My😮 competition 427 had a single quad with the plenum chamber. Dual quads were available as an option. Both were fun card, took a bit of skill to drive.
But do you need a car with an engine running such a low oil pressure? !!!
Top left gauge is oil pressure, and was fine. Top right gauge is oil temperature in degrees Celsius.
Needs...😒....like speeds.....indeeds....
Shebly
You can’t tell me you didn’t want to jack it.
I have a 427 spec sheet signed by Carroll Shelby when he was in Atlanta on a book tour. I hadn’t seen it in years but while looking for something else found it in a stack of magazines 50 years and one day after he signed it.
weird I thought all 427s had the side pipes
no only the first competition and SC (street or semi-comp cars) csx3001- 3054 csx 3100 up were street versions no sidepipes, hood scoop or rollbar...... replicas usually recreate the SC