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1965 Shelby 427 Cobra CSX 3125
🔑 Key Details
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Model: 427 Cobra (CSX 3125)
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Year: 1965
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Engine: 427ci V8
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Transmission: Four-Speed Manual
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Condition: Expertly Restored
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Color: Competition Blue w/ White Stripes (restored livery)
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Ownership: Documented Racing History
🏁 Racing Provenance
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Very early production car – 25th street-specification 427 Cobra built.
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Converted when new to SCCA A-Production specification with parts sourced directly from Shelby American.
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Winner of the 1969 SCCA Northeast Division Championship.
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Notable period history with multiple regional victories and qualifying appearances at the American Road Race of Champions (Daytona 1967, Road Atlanta 1971).
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Retains original owner’s manual containing detailed handwritten notes from its earliest years.
⚙️ Competition Specification (as raced)
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Wider Sunburst wheels
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Larger brakes
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Sleek competition windscreen
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Roll bar
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Side pipes
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Aluminum cylinder heads
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36-gallon fuel tank
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Reinforced suspension with bronze bushings
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Close-ratio transmission
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Aeroquip fuel lines, fuel cell, and race wheels/tires
🔧 Restoration & Condition
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Expertly restored in the late 1990s by a respected Cobra specialist, returned to its as-raced specification and livery.
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During restoration, original finishes were uncovered beneath the later paintwork, confirming period competition blue w/ white stripes over original white.
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Retains many factory-original components, including chassis, body, drivetrain, and interior.
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Presented today in its striking competition livery, ready for display or historic racing events.
📜 Summary
CSX 3125 is a rare early 427 Cobra with documented SCCA history, proven on the track and meticulously restored to its championship-winning specification. With authentic period upgrades and preserved originality, this Cobra represents both competition pedigree and collector-grade provenance—an exceptional opportunity for enthusiasts of Shelby’s most legendary machine.
