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The Shelby Cobra CSX2000, built in 1962, holds the distinction of being the very first Cobra ever produced. This iconic vehicle was owned by Carroll Shelby himself and remained in his personal care throughout his lifetime. The car was a pioneering creation that marked the beginning of the legendary Shelby Cobra series, helping to shape the history of American performance cars.
In 2016, the CSX2000 was set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s at their Monterey, California sale (August 19-20), offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of automotive history. Alongside this, another highly sought-after Shelby, the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427, CSX 3178, which was also owned from new by Carroll Shelby and offered by the Carroll Shelby Foundation, was part of the auction lineup.
The sale of these two historic cars was not just a significant event for collectors but also an emotional moment for the Shelby community, marking the transfer of two legendary cars that had been closely linked to the man who created them.
