Drivers such as Augie Pabst, Peter Jopp, Tom Payne, Gene Fisher and Dick Stockton made history with this 1963 Shelby Cobra taking numerous trips to the winners' circle with it in the FIA/SCCA racing world. 
For Immediate ReleaseScottsdale, AZ. (Nov 5, 2008) -- Thousands of collector automobile enthusiasts descend into Scottsdale each January to participate in the week long collector automobile events. Russo and Steele’s ‘Sports and Muscle in Scottsdale’ auction event, January 14-18, 2009, will be the center of this global attention do to its superior reputation for quality automobiles and exciting auction block action. The 9th Annual Russo and Steele Scottsdale auction event has a star studded line up including this 1963 Shelby Cobra CSX2009 that has a historically significant racing career; prominently in the "Golden Era" of muscle car glory. With the introduction of the new AC Cobra in early 1962 a new era of sports car racing dominance on both the American and European continents began. Shelby American's expert group of Southern California engineers and hot-rodders took over and ruled the racetracks from the early to mid-1960s; culminating in the 1965 World Championship over arch-rival Ferrari. This 1963 Shelby Cobra CSX 2009 was sent to be prepped for the race circuit as a factory team car for Ford Motor Company. Its goal was to make its mark in the world of FIA/SCCA racing and it exceeded expectations with numerous trips to the winners' circle with such drivers as Augie Pabst, Peter Jopp, Tom Payne, Gene Fisher and Dick Stockton at the wheel. In addition to this historically significant 1963 Shelby Cobra CSX 2009 Russo and Steele Scottsdale auction event will also offer a range of highly elusive, legendary, and the never before offered at auction collector automobiles. Please visit www.russoandsteele.com to view a variety of featured consignments. For additional information or images please contact Stephanie Quinn at Stephanie@russoandsteele.com 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 three 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, Scottsdale, and California in August. Additional information please visit www.russoandsteele.com or call 602.252.2697. For more information, contact: Stephanie Quinn Phone: (602) 252-2697 Stephanie@russoandsteele.com |
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