A 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 CSX1001 Owned Legendary Mustang Designer and Race Car Driver Carroll Shelby is Offered at Russo and Steele’s 11th Annual Scottsdale Auction Event

1 of 12 examples of a 1970 CSX1000 series built, and the only one owned by Carroll Shelby himself

Scottsdale, AZ (Oct 26, 2010) -- Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles, specializes in superior quality European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs automobiles. This 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 CSX1001 owned by legendary Mustang designer and race car driver, Carroll Shelby is one of the many examples of exquisite automobiles that Russo and Steele’s 11th Annual Scottsdale Auction Event has to offer.
The limited edition AC Cobra began assembly by AC in England with a hand formed aluminum body and then shipped to Shelby America. By the time AC ended production of the CSX1000 series Cobra, only 12 bodies had been completed. 11 of the 12 bodies were sold as rollers through the Shelby Dealer Network leaving the new owners to provide their own motors and drive trains. The CSX1001 was the only one completed as a Semi Competition Cobra for Carroll Shelby by Shelby America with the new all aluminum Shelby 427 Engine based on the original FE Engine Design. Carol Shelby was the original owner and title-holder of this 1965 Shelby AC Cobra. The new owner will receive the original title showing Carol Shelby as the first owner of CXS1000.

Over 650 of the highest quality collector automobiles will be offered at the 11th Annual Scottsdale auction event, January 19-23, 2011. This year’s event will feature a new Losberger main auction structure. Manufactured in Germany, this new structure will afford an “all encompassing environment” in which to hold all the event elements including the main auction block, vehicle staging, vendors, sponsors and all the amenities that Russo and Steele is uniquely known for.

Check the Russo and Steele website for updates and additional information. For additional information or images please contact Stephanie Quinn at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 602.252.2697.

About Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions
Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles is one of the nation’s premier collector car auctions; specializing in the world’s finest European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs. Its two auctions each year attract clients all over the globe not only because of its reputation for stellar collector automobiles, but also unique auction experiences unattainable at any other collector car auction in the world. Its auction events take place with its signature auction in Scottsdale, Arizona every January, and Monterey, California in August. Additional information please visit www.russoandsteele.com or call 602.252.2697.





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