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In August, the incredibly special Shelby Cobra pictured above will go under the hammer at RM Sotheby"s annual auction in Monterey, California. Why is it so special? Because it"s the first one Carroll Shelby ever built.Described as "the most important modern American car period," by the auctioneers, the Cobra was constructed in 1962 and was an instant hit. Powered by a V8 engine that had been crammed into an AC Ace chassis, the car produced great performance figures with the elegant styling to match.According to RM Sotheby"s Shelby Myers: "When it comes to American sports cars, CSX 2000 is without peers. Its historical significance and impact on the global sports car scene cannot be overstated."It is, without exception, the single most important and history-rewriting sports car ever offered at auction, after over 50 years of ownership and without ever leaving the care of its founding father."Not convinced? Then allow us to delve into its past
Date written: 30 Jun 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 4066
In August, the incredibly special Shelby Cobra pictured above will go under the hammer at RM Sotheby"s annual auction in Monterey, California. Why is it so special? Because it"s the first one Carroll Shelby ever built.Described as "the most important modern American car period," by the auctioneers, the Cobra was constructed in 1962 and was an instant hit. Powered by a V8 engine that had been crammed into an AC Ace chassis, the car produced great performance figures with the elegant styling to match.According to RM Sotheby"s Shelby Myers: "When it comes to American sports cars, CSX 2000 is without peers. Its historical significance and impact on the global sports car scene cannot be overstated."It is, without exception, the single most important and history-rewriting sports car ever offered at auction, after over 50 years of ownership and without ever leaving the care of its founding father."Not convinced? Then allow us to delve into its past
Date written: 30 Jun 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 4066
