Carroll Shelby with the Shelby CSX2000 - 427 S/C Cobra Limited Edition Print

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Carroll Shelby with the Shelby CSX2000 - 427 S/C Cobra

The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427, commonly referred to as the Shelby Cobra “427 S/C” (Semi-Competition), is a historic blend of American and British automotive engineering prowess. Under the meticulous guidance of Carroll Shelby, this iconic sports car epitomizes a harmonious amalgamation of robust American muscle and refined European design sensibilities. Its profound significance within the automotive landscape is underscored by its transformative impact on the sports car genre, blending performance and elegance.

Constructed in early 1962 by Shelby alongside a prominent consortium of Southern California hot rodders at Dean Moon's workshop, the vehicle's genesis ensued with the integration of a novel Ford small-block V-8 powerplant into the chassis of an AC Ace roadster, heralding a new era of automotive excellence. The Shelby CSX2000 - 427 S/C Cobra served as his main promotional tool as he built his car racing and innovation empire.