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A “1965” Shelby Cobra 427 with just 6.1 miles on it sounds impossible, until you know that Shelby’s CSX4000 continuation series carries genuine CSX chassis numbers and period-correct specs but was actually built starting in 1997. Here’s what separates an authenticated Shelby-signed continuation Cobra from a kit car, and why this one earns the REAL DEAL label.
A 1965-spec Shelby Cobra with barely six miles on the clock sounds impossible until you understand the CSX4000 continuation series Carroll Shelby’s own company built between 1997 and 2009. This particular car carries a genuine CSX chassis number and factory paperwork, putting it in a completely different league from the countless kit-car Cobras out there. Under the hood sits a 427 aluminum side-oiler making 550 horsepower at the wheels, good for 0-60 in under four seconds.