1965 AC Cobra

--Black with Black leather interior, Black carpeting, Correct 427 Side Oiler engine direct from Carroll Shelby Enterprises, 4-speed Jericho transmission, 3:54 rear-differential, Chrome rollbar, Riveted hood scoop, Natural steel side pipes, quick jacks, Bronze Magnesium-look Halibrand wheels, Fire suppression system, 6,000 miles from new, Complete ownership and service histories from new. This Shelby 4000 Series 427 S/C Aluminum Cobra was built by Carroll Shelby Enterprises a decade before he passed and is listed in Edition 4 of The Shelby World Wide Registry. Originally ordered 10/31/01 by Mr. Doug Hunter, chairman of the Pueblo Motorsports Park, and owner of Local Motors Inc. dealership. Doug and his son Tyler raced cars, this Cobra was built to Mr. Hunters exacting specifications. Mr. Hunter selected an alloy body, rare 42 gallon tank, Trigo Halibrand wheels and 15 steering wheel. Shelbys Manufacturer Statement of Origin states completion on 01/18/02. Mr. Hunter selected an alloy 427 side oiler, CSX block direct from Carroll Shelby Enterprises. Curt Vogt of Cobra Automotives selected package included the 4 speed Jerico transmission, 3:54 rear end gearing, Centerforce alloy flywheel and dual friction clutch, Hurst competition plus Shifter assembly as well as a Lakewood scattershield. Mr. Hunter specified a dry sump system as used by the factory in 1965 for their 427 competition models. He also specified Weber carburetors. Documentation of Mr. Hunters ownership includes many rare documents like the SAI Shipping/Packaging List, Cobra build specifications form, SAI warranty registration card, Dyno sheets and graphic data as well as Mr. Hunters hand written application for the World Wide Registry. In 2003, Mr. Hunter brought this Cobra to SAAC Vegas 7 where Carroll Shelby was reunited, sat in the car and signed the dash. Photos and videos of the event are included with the sale. In 2011, Mr. Hunter, always seeking to better this Cobra decided to rebuilt the engine using, Carrillo rods, also changing the rings and pistons at this time. The build was entrusted to Bobs Machine and Balance in Pueblo Colorado. Mr. Hunter kept until his untimely passing a few years ago. Tyler Hunter, his son, sold the Cobra to Mr. Mark Reber circa 2022. Mr. Reber, a keen collector of vintage and collectible sports cars having dual citizenship, he decided to import this 427 S/C to the UK for his use and enjoyment. At this time, the original color Red was changed to Black. The bare metal repaint was performed in October-December 2022 to concours standards by well-known and respected Somerset, UK based Charlies Classic & Custom Body & Paint Shop, also known and for their Aston Martin fabrication and paint. In depth videos of Charlies work on this Cobra have been documented on YouTube. Charlie is also recognizable from his debut on NBCs Hot Wheels Ultimate Challenge with Jay Leno. This CSX 4000 427 S/C was then given to Redline Engineering, also in the UK where original AC mechanics as well as long-time Cobra experts Peter Ducket and Neil Fisher fine-tuned all to perfection. Retaining residences in both the UK and US it was decided to return this Cobra to the United States. In 2025 having decided to remain in the UK full-time, Mr. Reber consigned this CSX Cobra through Autosport Designs, Inc and we subsequently sold it to a good client here in Long Island, NY. In its most recent ownership, the CSX Cobra has been serviced, and maintained (service records included) by Autosport Designs, Inc., when and where needed to keep in its current exceptional and ready to use condition. This is an opportunity to own one of the Shelby Enterprises aluminum 427 S/C Cobra in superb condition and with outstanding provenance-documentation from new.