[{"id": 8996534, "authorName": "FFCobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ffcobra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful as God intended.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1657393347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8996560, "authorName": "bmkrzanich (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmkrzanich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks\r\nIt is very difficult to part with but needs a home where it will be driven", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1657393514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8996677, "authorName": "Lightning362", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightning362/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful Cobra. Wow Bring a Trailer only finds the best. Good luck Evweyone\ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657394186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8996684, "authorName": "Lightning362", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightning362/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Lightning362", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657394198, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8996955, "authorName": "Driftingcloud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driftingcloud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "42 miles / 7 years = 6 miles a year. The seller has demonstrated a level of restraint I could never manage, especially with a car like this. I enjoyed my Superformance Cobra immensely while I had it.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1657395689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8997006, "authorName": "Tonyantoci", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyantoci/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Tonyantoci", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657395949, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8997174, "authorName": "convertparts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/convertparts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tires appear to be cracking, are these Goodyears still available? Any stats on the 289? I like that the builder stuck with this and not the 347\u2026.just add the Webbers and it will be perfect..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657396722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8997254, "authorName": "defilade", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/defilade/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aluminum body in a gorgeous FIA spec, this should do well!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657397019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8997269, "authorName": "spicewood515", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spicewood515/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@convertparts\r\nGoodyears are available, just google Goodyear Billboards. Personally, get some Avons, these tend to wander on the pavement.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1657397071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8997622, "authorName": "chrischesney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrischesney/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by chrischesney", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657398513, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8997708, "authorName": "Driftingcloud", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driftingcloud/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@convertparts is spot on. The Goodyears look exceptionally cool, but the Avons are much more enjoyable. The Avons are DOT approved as well. Those particular Goodyears are track only.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657398961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8997910, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These tires aren't DOT approved? They are a full tread tire. Not like you are going to get a ticket for them. I have owned tires with a fraction of the tread of these, i.e. almost no tread, that were DOT approved and street driven. Of course, I will drive a car with slicks on the street, so maybe I am not the one to ask. LOL.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657399976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8998184, "authorName": "bmkrzanich (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmkrzanich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is titled, has its safety check and registered in Nevada", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657401597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8998317, "authorName": "scudmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scudmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question directed to the \"seller\", chrischesney: what do you mean by \"optional\" body work? It comes with an aluminum body or the aluminum body costs extra? Excuse my mis-understanding. It is also optional.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657402295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8998453, "authorName": "bmkrzanich (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmkrzanich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The body is all aluminum\r\nThey offered two options for the car\u2026 fiberglass body or aluminum. The aluminum was quite a bit more expensive and hence there are very few\u2026 \r\n\r\nSo yes this one is all aluminum", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1657402730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8998539, "authorName": "Cobranut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobranut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful car, this is going to do well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657403028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8998719, "authorName": "Mgh20180", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgh20180/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is as cool as a Cobra can get without being the real deal. Absolutely awesome machine.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657403986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999052, "authorName": "Never2manycarz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/never2manycarz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just here for the \u201cReal, Fake, Replica, Kit, Continuation\u201d argument. Looks like a great car. Good luck to the seller and the high bidder.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657406757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999162, "authorName": "rsimkins13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsimkins13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All the money\u2026\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657408305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999207, "authorName": "jimjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did the black and red 50th anniversary car come out the same year? I gather they celebrate different things? Always learning. Beautiful car by the way. What does it need to make it roadworthy?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657408850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999250, "authorName": "bmkrzanich (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmkrzanich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car is absolutely road worthy\r\nTitled and registered in Nevada as well", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657409501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999320, "authorName": "nkb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jimjim The 50th anniversary CSX 8000 (black/ red) commemorate the start of Cobra production (1962-2012). Cars were announced in 2011 but generally delivered in 2012.\r\n\r\nThe FIA CSX 7000 50th anniversary cars commemorate the production of the 5 FIA roadsters two years later (1964-2014)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1657410656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999380, "authorName": "usdcrs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/usdcrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This shows up right after my visit to the Shelby factory\u2026man do i wish I had won more in Vegas.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657411519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999572, "authorName": "PhattyHales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phattyhales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Being aluminum this is effectively a Kirkham. *Drool*", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657414470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999723, "authorName": "Gman01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gman01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving video please!!\ud83d\ude4f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657417187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999830, "authorName": "nkb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kirkham provides the body/chassis/differential. The rest of the running gear is usually installed by the Shelby factory (Hi Tech). This includes wiring, brakes, cooling, suspension, interior, all hardware, gauges, fuel tank, etc. Essentially parts transposed from the fiberglass CSX 7000. The factory also usually paints the car. Kirkham doesn't do paint.\r\n\r\nHaving said the above, Kirkham can sometimes assemble the CSX rollers as well. But, that is a an exception.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657418813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999854, "authorName": "stevenanastos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevenanastos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have any paperwork w/ this car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657419213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8999906, "authorName": "PhattyHales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phattyhales/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nbk exactly. Kirkham builds the body/frame and then it pretty much comes off the truck in Provo from Poland and then gets picked up by another truck from Shelby American not long after. SA uses a lot of other Kirkham-produced components as well but the cars are entirely assembled by SA in Vegas. I worked for Kirkham for a little while about 10 yrs ago now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657420285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9000293, "authorName": "nkb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PhattyHales. Things have changed in recent years. While this car was probably assembled in Las Vegas Shelby American Las Vegas no longer builds Cobras. They only do Shelby Mustangs and Trucks. Shelby American only provides the CSX VIN number. The CSX cars are assembled in South Africa at Hi Tech alongside the Superformance cars. The fiberglass CSX cars originate at Hi Tech while aluminum CSX cars originate at the Kirkham factory in Mielec Poland. The Polish factory sends a bare chassis and body to Provo where Kirkham Motorsports installs all the internal panels and footboxes. These units are then sent to South Africa to be turned into a CSX roller. And then back to Irvine distribution (Shelby Legendary Cars) which is owned by the same owners of Superformance. Final assembly of the CSX roller is done in Irvine (wheels, tires, Kirkham differential). Then shipped to the customer. So, a long and winding road for the aluminum cars now.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1657435341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9000325, "authorName": "HMushman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hmushman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why is the speedometer on the right side of the dash?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657438132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9000471, "authorName": "MRM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys,\r\n I have all three aluminum bodied 50th anniversary cars, in my collection. This one is my favorite. While all three cats are rare, just 50 built of each year (\u201862, \u201864 & \u201865), I think this is the rarest of the aluminum bodies. Only 13 of the \u201864 FIA cars. Which is pretty appropriate since only 5 of the original FIA cars were ever built. @HMushman the reason the speedometer is on the right is because the FIA rules mandated a speedometer. Carrol Shelby decided that if the speedometer had to be there, he wanted it out of the drivers view. RPM\u2019s were way more vital than MPH. Very beautiful and super rare car. One of my favorites. Great drives!!!! The value of this car, based on recent sells, should be in the $400 -$600 range it would take a lot more than that to buy mine.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657454313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9000490, "authorName": "Steve_h", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MRM, good luck with your valuation. A real original 289 is around the $800/900 , so why would anyone pay $600 for a copy made in Poland?? Don\u2019t get me wrong, the craftsmanship is beautiful, but it is still a copy", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1657455079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9000565, "authorName": "ButlerABQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/butlerabq/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by ButlerABQ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657456733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9000589, "authorName": "LanceHMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lancehmc/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "$71,000 bid placed by LanceHMC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657457056, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9000900, "authorName": "MINI1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mini1964/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gman01 Doubt there will be a driving video. With 42 miles in 8 years, the owner probably does not even know what it sounds like.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657462049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9000967, "authorName": "bmkrzanich (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmkrzanich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We\u2019ll Gman01 I am sorry to disappoint you but the car was started every few weeks for the entire time to insure it was well taken care of.\r\nI am working on posting a start up video.. the sound with the straight pipes is fantastic", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657462936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9001005, "authorName": "jimjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can I buy this and drive it back to Georgia? Just kidding\u2026not really\u2026. I\u2019m smitten with this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657463356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9000992, "authorName": "MRM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Steve_h I think you\u2019re comparing apples to oranges. Keep in mind, this is the 50th anniversary of the FIA car. 1 of 5. Not a regular 289 cobra. This car has a CSX number, aluminum body and is 1 of 50 continuation anniversary cars that were conceived by Carroll Shelby when he was alive. So how is that not a REAL Cobra. It\u2019s not an old one, worth millions, but It definitely is a REAL one. I stand by my valuation. There are a lot of people that had rather have a continuation, that they can drive and enjoy. David Kirkham and the polish craftsman build the best bodies in the history of Shelby. There is a reason that Kirkham bodies are polished, way more, than old AC bodies that never were. I\u2019m very proud of my REAL Cobras that just keep appreciating.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1657463382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9001285, "authorName": "Guido36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guido36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful continuation car however there is one point that immediately sticks out like a sore thumb to me: over the years there has been discussion about the body shape of replicas, copies, reproductions, continuations - whatever you want to call them. Having grown up around these when new, having owned a Mk II before there were any copies it immediately struck me from the profile photo - third from top - that the body shape looks wrong. It could be an optical illusion or the camera angle but this looks to have the tail too high in the air which has been a problem with the Mk 1 through Mk 3 Factory Five bodies, so much so that it is known as the \u2018perky butt\u2019. ERA who are widely recognized as having the most true to the original bodies published a photo side profile comparison illustrating the differences between various manufacturers over the years:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.erareplicas.com/427/profiles/index.htm\r\n\r\nPost no. 11 on the FF cars forum below illustrates the \u2018perky butt\u2019 syndrome well\u2026.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.ffcars.com/threads/perky-butt.203961/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657466483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9001323, "authorName": "71Cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71cars/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by 71Cars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657466940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9001398, "authorName": "Trublue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trublue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MRM is correct, this is the real deal.\r\nA continuation of what Shelby American was building in the 60's.\r\nWhomever wins this will be extremely lucky indeed.\r\nAnd that's is all that matters.\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657467855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9001617, "authorName": "Orthogt350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orthogt350/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold my aluminum bodied 50th anniv FIA Cobra about 3 years ago. Advertized on Hemmings for 3 months for 200k with no serious offers. It will be interesting to see if the market has really changed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657470393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9001728, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Cobra market seems to break down like this:\r\nCarroll Shelby and his people built original cars for sale in the early \u201860s. The experts here can tell us how many and in what styles. Those were the cars based on the AC Ace.\r\nWhen adapting a bigger engine to the AC chassis didn\u2019t work out (On-site again the real experts here can tell you why.) Ford stepped in an re-engineered the chassis with different suspension and room for the FE big block Ford V8 - the \u201c427Cobras.\u201d\r\nIf you are a purist, those are the only \u201creal\u201d Cobras.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1657471532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9001756, "authorName": "KDubU", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdubu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful! Love the colour and everything else about this Cobra. For those stating this is the real deal, we\u2019ll not quite. The real ones are the originals, period. These are stunning continuation ones, not built by Shelby and the only big thing about having a CSX if you are a collector, not a driver. An ERA, Superformance are easily as good at less cost. BD\u2019s are nice, Unique\u2019s are beauties as well and I have seen many FF\u2019s done really well (and some not so much). Again, a beauty of a car but not something I am willing to spend money on as I am a driver, not a collector.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1657471856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9001894, "authorName": "1965Gt350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1965gt350/", "bidAmount": 105000, "content": "$105,000 bid placed by 1965Gt350", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657472879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9001895, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT wouldn\u2019t post my full rant. I went on to post about the chassis numbers that Shelby registered in 1965 that allow anybody with the cash to have a \u201cContinuation Cobra\u201d built with a CSX chassis number. \nAnything that doesn\u2019t have one is a replica. They vary widely in quality, with some really good ones (IRS) and some that you probably shouldn\u2019t get on a track in with other cars around you. In my sadly uninformed opinion, any one would be a hoot to drive, and impress most car nuts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657473083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9002382, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMDude, The FIA required manufacturers to produce a certain number of cars to be considered a production car and not a prototype. \r\nAt times the manufacturer need only prove the intention that they intended to build a specific number of cars if parts and chassis were on hand. If Shelby had all the necessary parts on hand including a serial number range it would make sense that he would continue to make cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657475295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9002420, "authorName": "JWilhelm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwilhelm/", "bidAmount": 106000, "content": "$106,000 bid placed by JWilhelm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657475526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9003148, "authorName": "Steve_h", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MRM, Real Cobras were built between 1962 & 1968. Carroll was not alive when this car was built.I first met CS in the 1980's & I drove for him at the Goodwood TT race in a Daytona Cobra, when he was alive. Anything built after 1968 is a copy/continuation car/replica even though it has been given a CSX chassis number. The aluminum body is a great plus, but $600k is a big stretch.........", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1657478676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9003835, "authorName": "dennis6605", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennis6605/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish I could have seen into the future in 1968. I ordered a new '69 Vette as I was getting out of the Navy in early '69. My cousin was the leading Ford salesman in the state of Indiana for three consecutive years at that time and he said that he could of gotten me a Cobra for around $9000.The Vette price was $4200 as I bought it through the Navy Exchange in Subic Bay, Philippines. I wish that was the only bad decision I ever made in life.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1657481726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9005090, "authorName": "MEGuide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meguide/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are thesse CSX cars eligible for vintage racing, and if so, which vintage groups accept them?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657488803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9006006, "authorName": "Snake289427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snake289427/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by Snake289427", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657504090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9006560, "authorName": "MRM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Steve_h by your definition, if this is not a REAL Cobra, then are all Ferrari\u2019s and Porsches \u201cnot real\u201d if they were \nbuilt after Enzo or Ferdinand\u2019s death. If that\u2019s true then somebody got ripped off on that $5.4m LaFerrari that BaT sold, last month. Keep in mind, Shelby American, was a modifier/racer of other peoples cars. IMO, the only true Shelby is the Series One. That\u2019s the only car that Shelby built from scratch. BTW, on your production years of REAL Cobras (1962-\n1968), I\u2019ve been collecting Shelby\u2019s for a long time, I\u2019ve never seen a 1968. Are you sure on the 1968? I\u2019d like to know, sincerely!!! Thx for the discussion.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657536882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9006617, "authorName": "Steve_h", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MRM, The 1967/68 Cobras were AC Cobras, so technically you are correct. COB 6127, being the last by chassis number. But then all of the Cobras from CSX2000 were produced as rolling chassis at Thames Ditton in England. Then as you mention, Shelby American was modifier/racer of other people's cars; and a very successful one too.\r\nAs regards Ferrari & Porsche,they have continuous history at the same factory & never stopped production as Shelby did in 1967. \r\n1968/69/70 Shelby Mustangs are only Fords badged as Shelbys, & yes I do own a 68 amongst others.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657540079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9006688, "authorName": "Bdenbeste", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdenbeste/", "bidAmount": 118000, "content": "$118,000 bid placed by Bdenbeste", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657542715, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9006704, "authorName": "1985CCX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1985ccx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Short answer is yes, certain vintage racing organizations would allow. Gotta hedge this however as some require it to be of vintage type parts thus need the Girling brakes, Webers etc.. That is a bunch more money...\nDepends on the organization you are trying to get involved with. If exporting to the UK, there is money to be spent as they are very picky upon delivery for VAT.\n\nThe market is strong, will see what it brings. These as are other high quality replicas going up steady. Its a continuation Shelby and real in the sense just not 60's real. \nAs an example of an FIA bodied car from 60's would be deep in 7 figures as you buy history with them. \nI do know of an FIA bodied 2300 series that is 900k, that of course is blue chip investment.\nBest on the sale, its a beutiful car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657543106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9006907, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought all FIA Cobras had the squared off corners on the trunk. Why not here?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657546083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9006946, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Steve_h: Characterizing GT350s as \u201cShelby badged\u201d may be true for the later cars, but not the first run. Race one against a C-Code Mustang (or even a K-Code) of the same year and tell me it\u2019s just a badge.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657546784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9007054, "authorName": "MRM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Steve_h, I hate to tell you buddy, but you made my point. Shelby stopped production of Cobras in 1967 but continued again at Shelby American in Las Vegas. He started the South African production and the Mexican production before moving to Vegas. He didn\u2019t stop in 1967, so the CSX numbered cars, with aluminum bodies are just newer and worth less. Mark my words, these new generations aren\u2019t gonna care about age and any CSX aluminum cars will always be pulled up by the older cars as baby boomers leave all their funds to Gen X & Y. While I appreciate your opinion, there\u2019s no doubt in my mind, these are real cobras.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657548286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9007312, "authorName": "spd_rcr_05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spd_rcr_05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of these days on one of these auctions the collective \"we\" is going solve the is it \"real\" vs. \"replica\" vs. \"continuation\" debate. I'm going to bet this isn't the one we do it on. Beautiful car ... I admire your restraint. I'd have been burying my foot in the throttle every fine weather day. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657551424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9008643, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another perspective. Jaguar originally planned to convert 24 existing D-Types that had failed to attract buyers, into the XKSS. They had converted 16 when a fire destroyed the other D-Types. \r\nThey have now built new \u201cXKSS\u201d using the original materials and techniques used for the first 16. But IM (STRONG) opinion, those are NOT real XKSSs. They are not cars built to race that were converted for use on the street. \r\nThe same (IM strong O) goes for \u201cContinuation\u201d Cobras. They are not the cars conceived and built under Shelby\u2019s original construction concept.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657560935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9010230, "authorName": "nkb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The debate on whether the Continuation Cobras are \u201creal\u201d has been raging for decades and not likely to be ever completely resolved.\r\n\r\nMy take, and I have an aluminum CSX 8000, is that the car is real but not an original. The argument that the car is not as conceived as originally does not entirely hold water. The CSX continuation cars have suspensions and chassis like the originals. An aluminum CSX 7000/8000 car with an original 289 engine and T10 transmission and other details can closely emulate the originals. But while these are real Shelbys the CSX 7000/8000\u2019s are not originals, but copies thereof. And about $700k cheaper.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657568181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9011682, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Continuing on my theme, a car conceived, designed and constructed for sale is essentially built \"on speculation,\" and carries huge risk to the ones who conceive it, engineer it, and finance it.\nTo register a bunch of chassis numbers for a car that is already designed and engineered, and wait for people to buy one of the numbers, and specify and finance its construction, carries little or no risk. Such cars are in a different category from cars built for sale.\nMoreover, as used cars, they fall into the category of \"Specials,\" built for an individual to that individual's taste, needs, and desires, which are unlikely to precisely match the taste, needs, and desires of a potential second owner, and for those reasons are less valuable to a collector.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657575699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9011727, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And of course there's also the individual speculator who buys a chassis number with the intention of building a car for sale. IMO such a car is even farther form a \"real\" Cobra.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657575977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9011941, "authorName": "MRM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nkb, I agree \u201ctotally\u201d on your perspective of these cars, however, I do believe that as time passes these cars will be more collectible and desirable as they get older. The only thing that the original cars have on these is age and racing history, in some cases. The combination of CSX serial numbers and aluminum bodies will pay great dividends to collectors, like me, over time. They are great cars to drive and enjoy as they continue to appreciate. The biggest gift we received, as Shelby collectors, was the Ford v. Ferrari movie which brought a new generation to familiarize themselves with a 55 year old story that many of them didn\u2019t know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657578391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9011969, "authorName": "nkb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure I understand your \u201crisk\u201d argument that somehow qualifies if a car is real. In the case of of the current aluminum CSX cars, Shelby Legendary bought a \u201cpackage\u201d of 9 aluminum body/chassis from David Kirkham for on the order of $1 million plus. Not all if these cars were already sold. In fact only 2 if them were on order. So, Shelby Legendary was taking the risk that 7 more buyers would surface to pay ~$250k for a Shelby accredited, factory built, CSX Cobra roller. To my knowledge several of these cars are not yet sold. Yet they are being built. So, no risk?\n\nAlso, I don\u2019t think many people would buy these cars on speculation to make money downstream. While values have generally increased there are better, less risky, investments IMO.\n\nI think most buyers of a CSX Shelby Cobra, as well as other Cobras, simply buy these to fulfill other needs. Not as a money making proposition.\n\nAs far as CSX Cobras being tailored to a particular buyer and therefore less valuable to a subsequent buyer/collector, most CSX cars adhere fairly closely to originality. Not to the whims of the initial buyer that would devalue the car. There are exceptions of course. But generally much less individualized and \u201ctarted up\u201d compared to the ubiquitous kit cars out there.\n\nIn the end, as always, the market will dictate value. But, a lot of CSX owners don\u2019t give a damn. It\u2019s not an investment. If that\u2019s what you want look elsewhere.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657578908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9012111, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMDude, regarding the trunk lid, the USRRC ( road race championship held by SCCA) didn\u2019t require the suitcase bulge that the FIA did. But the cars were almost the same. ERA gives customers the option of which trunk they want.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657580383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9012392, "authorName": "bmkrzanich (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmkrzanich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i have to agree with nkb\r\nyou buy these cars because you love them.. some love them to drive others like a piece of art..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657584366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9013624, "authorName": "chsutherland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chsutherland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I feel dumber having read most of this thread. This car, like all other Cobras listed currently is a replica, any comments to the contrary are a manipulation in someone else\u2019s self interest.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1657620124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9015704, "authorName": "1ntCobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1ntcobra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An interesting build here. With the current carb and exhaust, it looks like it was meant to be a car that would be easy to deal with for the street. Perhaps it might have a rather quiet exhaust note. However I don't see a video so we can't hear the car what the car sounds like. On the other hand with only being driven 42 miles, it seems like it more intended to be something to display as garage art instead of driven. If the intention is a garage art display piece, why not have a period correct engine with webers carbs and a period correct exhaust system?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657646131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9022032, "authorName": "bmkrzanich (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmkrzanich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ok here is a video of engine start... sorry it took me a while", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657699020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9023107, "authorName": "MikeFoxtrot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikefoxtrot/", "bidAmount": 125000, "content": "$125,000 bid placed by MikeFoxtrot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657724937, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9025828, "authorName": "74EB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/74eb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excuse my ignorance. I've always been drawn to the burly side pipes on Cobras but I don't understand the puny, low-hanging straight pipes on this beauty. It just looks wrong.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657739928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9027443, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Old_Ned: If Shelby had continued to build Cobras using the chassis numbers registered in 1965, and did indeed have the necessary parts to build them, I would agree with you, but he didn\u2019t and he didn\u2019t. Ferrari tried to keep building cars he called 250GTOs and fulfill the 100 the Le Mans organizers demanded for a GT car, but they called them prototypes, but at least it was Ferrari himself who built them. He didn\u2019t sell chassis numbers so someone else could build a \u201cFerrari\u201d on them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657747344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9028253, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMDude, I don\u2019t know what production numbers were during that era, maybe someone can contribute that. I\u2019m not sure but I think that Ferrari was able to build the GTO based on the 250GT numbers. He even tried to convince the FIA that the mid-engined LM was a continuation of the 250GT. As much as they allowed him to get away with, they couldn\u2019t stretch the truth that far. I\u2019m sure that Shelby had set a block of serial numbers for each one the models. Pretty typical if you want to convince the governing bodies of intent. I\u2019ve read he had a stack of chassis for the same purpose. I don\u2019t know how many. Since the cars were produced in England, that\u2019s most likely where they were stored. You mentioned that Jaguar continued producing the XKSS models that were never built. Regardless of their ability to be considered as authentic, I can guarantee that there were more anxious buyers than there were cars available. Porsche had to build all the required number for the 917 before they could race.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657751543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9029501, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Old_Ned: I\u2019m not sure what your point is. The GTOs that were built to satisfy the required minimum to qualify as GTs were built by Ferrari for use in racing. Continuatiion Cobras were not built by Shelby but by the people who bought the chassis number. Moreover, Shelby couldn\u2019t sell the 427 Cobras he was building, so unless you have a source documenting your claim, I very much doubt he was stockpiling chassis when his revenue stream was drying up.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657767455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9030232, "authorName": "Steve_h", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Old_Ned: If you search on Google you will probably find an article where CS tried to convince the California DMV that he had 25 427 chassis that were never built into cars. From memory this was in the 1990's when Kirkham just started building cars. Carroll wanted to cash in on the copy/replica/continuation Cobras that were being produced by various companies & using his name.\r\nIt did not go down well with the authorities because he did not have the chassis in \"storage\" somewhere. The maths on the project was easy : at that time a 427 Cobra cost $250000 to build & original cars were already nearly $1m....so nice profit margin.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657802483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9030505, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Steve_h, thanks, I\u2019ll find it. A bit off topic but Shelby tried multiple times to sue replica manufacturers for their copies. It seems that he didn\u2019t have much of a case according to the courts.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657805657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9030570, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMDude, you brought up the Ferrari homologation rules, I was only pointing out how some manufacturers were able to race cars before a completed number of drivable cars were finished. The FIA seemed to bend the rules for certain companies. I mentioned Porsche because they had to have all of the required 917s ready to race/ sell before they were considered production cars and they did. They even shut down their street car production to accomplish it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657806400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9030757, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Steve_h, I just read an article re the CA MVA, It\u2019s in the LA Times from 1993. Definitely an interesting read. It appears that Shelby perjured himself by signing docs. that claim age of build date. He said that he had titles assigned in \u201865 for the chassis but the MVA destroyed any evidence in a document storage purge. He apparently had most believing the story, including the same paper the wrote this article. Thanks for pointing out the article.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657808262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9030814, "authorName": "Steve_h", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Old_Ned you are welcome. I knew about this as I raced 289 & 427 Cobras since 1980. I drove one of the Daytonas for Shelby at Goodwood in 2000 TT race with Danny Sullivan.\r\nI also met CS on various occasions at race circuits & at his house in Belair CA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657808879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9031255, "authorName": "Steve_h", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@74EB, this is a 289 FIA style Cobra, you are thinking of the 427 Cobra with the 4\" chassis tubes & the wider 427 side oiler block.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657813117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9033074, "authorName": "Gpfarrell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpfarrell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT would do well to have a \"water cooler\" button next to the thumbs-up button. If enough of us clicked on a post, it would be banished to an off-topic water cooler section where folks could pontificate on Ferrari homologation, the lifespan of steel belted radials, the definitions of continuation, kit, replica, and maybe even why malaise-era cars don't have 400 horsepower. This way the comments for cars as fascinating as this one might be filled with fascinating comments instead of petty disagreements.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1657823000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9033811, "authorName": "RodKnock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodknock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And the debate rages on. Next comparison is whether the Grateful Dead are still the Grateful Dead w/o Jerry Garcia or is Journey, Journey w/o Steve Perry. Next: Rolex watches, refrigerators, etc. I've heard them all. :-)\r\n\r\nAs someone mentioned earlier, the subject will never be fully resolved to the satisfaction of everyone. There are huge threads going back at least 20 years on one of the Cobra sites about this topic. We just all have our on opinions and they certainly won't be changed here or elsewhere. \r\n\r\nLet's move on for the sake of the seller and their beautiful CSX7000. BTW, Shelby has made many commemorative Cobra editions. A lot.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1657825921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9038260, "authorName": "honda_al", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/honda_al/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this sh#t. I\u2019ve been keeping track of this thread and it is an absolute delight! I think it\u2019s fair to say that this car will not go for $600+,but will also probably go for more than $125. Other than that, can\u2019t we all agree that an aluminum bodied CSX is one of the most awe- inspiring things you can see other than the original?", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1657878837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9038515, "authorName": "Steve_h", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@honda_al You are absolutely right.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657888895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9040782, "authorName": "a-snake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a-snake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perhaps useless trivia but the prefix of CSX was 'created' by AC Cars Ltd. Not Shelby American. It did not stand for Carroll Shelby Experimental or Export as it is commonly referenced today. 'C' was for the third in a series of cars by AC. The Ace (A), the Bristol (B). The S did stand for Shelby and X for export. There were also COX and COB cars. The COX cars covered Cobras sold to the rest of the world other than the US and COB for right-hand drive cars sold in the UK. All Cobras built in the 60s had their VIN created by AC Cars, not Shelby American. It was simply marketing for Shelby American to use the prefix CSX for the modern-day replicas they sell.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1657906188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9043775, "authorName": "Jack-Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack-porsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A totally impractical vehicle in every sense of the word! Love it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657917797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9044480, "authorName": "BigTanks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigtanks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice car, I had CSX7972, GLTWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657920600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9044942, "authorName": "Wine47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wine47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aluminum body Cobra with a 289 - and quick jack - what's not to like!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657922968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9045161, "authorName": "Steelman1952", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelman1952/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hello, can the graphics be removed or are they painted on ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657925687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9045202, "authorName": "Steelman1952", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelman1952/", "bidAmount": 130000, "content": "$130,000 bid placed by Steelman1952", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657926163, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9045406, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Alloy body? Was this built by KMS? I wonder.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657928626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9045742, "authorName": "bmkrzanich (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmkrzanich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those graphics\u2026 the red stripe and the white roundel are painted on", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657932224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9045903, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gpfarrell has a great point tht I fully agree with. Let's keep the posts positive and give the potential bidders the knowledge they need for confident bidding.\r\nAs for this iconic car---- beauty absolutely stunning !! \r\nI will watch this one through to see someone score big time GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657934347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9046186, "authorName": "Cobraman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobraman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@a-snake Thank you for the re-cap on AC assigning the CSX, COB, and COX designations. Any Cobra not assigned these designations by AC is not a period correct (original) Cobra.\n\nThat should not take away from the more excellent Cobra replications, like this car. There\u2019s no reason that a replica that is as true to the original shouldn\u2019t be on the high-end of the value scale. This car has everything going for it. In actuality, this car is the perfect stablemate for the person who owns an original, but is concerned about the liabilities involved with driving their original on the streets or on the track. A number of original Cobra owners are seeing this benefit, and are adding such replicas to their collection. And like all collectors, they\u2019re looking for the best and the more accurate. This car meets all those needs.\n\nAn interesting side note on the FIA Cobras. The FIA actually designated Shelby American as the manufacturer of record. Shelby presented the FIA with all the pertinent car information to make this designation. As a result, there\u2019s no question that Shelby American won the 1965 title (as opposed to other alternatives that have been kicked around through the years, i.e., Ford, AC, others).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657939292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9046383, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Old~Ned: Yes. Shelby himself did that sort of thing all the time, like repainting CSX2000 over and over to fool the press into thinking there was a production line. With the GT350 he had one car with different details (like different wheels) on opposite sides. He did have a lot full of white Mustangs right here in Culver City that he said were being outfitted as \u201cRs\u201d to satisfy SCCA minimum production numbers to qualify as stock. But not, I say again, not for Cobras.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657943691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9046746, "authorName": "Jack-Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack-porsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve always found the Cobra replica/continuation interesting. These cars should be purchased and enjoyed. Shelby the salesman would probably like you to buy into the hype that these are \u201creal\u201d, but I know that Shelby the driver would be disappointed in the fact that it has 42 miles!\r\nI don\u2019t know if you should consider this real or fake, but I know someone should drive it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657970494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9046928, "authorName": "DJL526Blue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djl526blue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So beautiful, so period correct and so sad looking with only 42 miles on the clock! Whoever wins this wonderful example, please buy fresh tires and drive it to every caffeine and carburetors get together in your area so people can look, drool and dream. The graphics are painted on! Pick your favorite racing number and go for it. Add your initials above the drivers door and your significant other/navigator to the passenger side (if you want to keep peace in the household). The perfect antidote for appliance cars with 12 inch touchscreens and Bluetooth audio.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1657975859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9046974, "authorName": "a-snake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a-snake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheOMDude, I'm afraid you're spreading an old urban legend. CSX2000 was first presented in bare aluminum. It was then painted yellow for the NY auto show. And finally painted blue. There are no photos of the car in any other color.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657976517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9047022, "authorName": "cartech", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cartech/", "bidAmount": 131000, "content": "$131,000 bid placed by cartech", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657977041, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9047049, "authorName": "Steelman1952", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelman1952/", "bidAmount": 134000, "content": "$134,000 bid placed by Steelman1952", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657977359, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9047131, "authorName": "BurnerID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnerid/", "bidAmount": 135000, "content": "$135,000 bid placed by BurnerID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657978444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9047315, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like fun !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657980652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9047735, "authorName": "gsharapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsharapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful CSX7000 and in aluminum to boot! Why is that front leaf spring so rusty and engine pretty dirty for a car with 42 miles on it?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1657985630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9047929, "authorName": "FoxtrotOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxtrotone/", "bidAmount": 140000, "content": "$140,000 bid placed by FoxtrotOne", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657987447, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9048307, "authorName": "supriyanto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supriyanto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ain't no way it only worth $140k! Although I didn't have enough money currently...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657990631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9048330, "authorName": "coffeebreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeebreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice lumpy cams make nice lumpy sounds, good soundtrack.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657990762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9048460, "authorName": "Toy-Collector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toy-collector/", "bidAmount": 142000, "content": "$142,000 bid placed by Toy-Collector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657991450, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9048527, "authorName": "a-snake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a-snake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gsharapa, It doesn't appear that the front leaf spring was ever wrapped in Denso tape to help protect against corrosion. Most likely the car has been stored in a high-humidity building. IMO, it would be hard to sort out a new build in only 42 miles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657991784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9048763, "authorName": "MLINKK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlinkk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet Ride", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657993016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9048907, "authorName": "Gary.2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary.2000/", "bidAmount": 145000, "content": "$145,000 bid placed by Gary.2000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657993879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9048977, "authorName": "LanceHMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lancehmc/", "bidAmount": 147000, "content": "$147,000 bid placed by LanceHMC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657994181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049021, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@a-snake: As Gandalf said, \u201cAll good stories deserve embellishment.\u201d", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1657994347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049093, "authorName": "MLINKK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlinkk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will be interesting to see what the selling price will be if the reserve is met. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657994693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049095, "authorName": "a-snake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a-snake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheOMDude, Yep, just like Shelby's tall tale about the first 100 Cobra being built from recycled beer cans.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657994699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049104, "authorName": "Toy-Collector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toy-collector/", "bidAmount": 148000, "content": "$148,000 bid placed by Toy-Collector", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657994744, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049108, "authorName": "BurnerID", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burnerid/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "$150,000 bid placed by BurnerID", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657994769, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049122, "authorName": "Jack-Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack-porsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of real vs replica talk. All I know is it should have more than 42 miles.! Someone buy it who can afford it, and drive it. Good luck", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1657994827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049148, "authorName": "Danphipps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danphipps/", "bidAmount": 151000, "content": "$151,000 bid placed by Danphipps", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657994926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049207, "authorName": "Kleiss1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kleiss1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That sounds awesome", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657995157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049218, "authorName": "dhellinge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhellinge/", "bidAmount": 152000, "content": "$152,000 bid placed by dhellinge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995201, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049249, "authorName": "McLadam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcladam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This comment is strictly my opinion of what is a terrific Cobra!\r\nFor my own sanity and sense of organization, I decided to strike the word real and replace it with two categories. 1. Original: Finished and sold from Shelby American in the 1960's. \r\n2. Authentic Tribute. Sold at minimum as a roller by same with correct Togiero(sp) round tube (3\" or 4\") and carrying a factory CSX designation. \r\nAnd next down the ladder are replicas, where the offering go from excellent to yikes.\r\nI hereby decree this to be a magnificent, high value Authentic Tribute.\r\nI am flying out to Vegas soon to place my order for a 289 aluminum- street or track undecided. You only live once.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1657995387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049269, "authorName": "gsharapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsharapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Should get interesting now!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657995505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049287, "authorName": "Danphipps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danphipps/", "bidAmount": 153000, "content": "$153,000 bid placed by Danphipps", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049293, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cheap !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657995593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049295, "authorName": "brettmars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brettmars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Popcorn time", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657995596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049300, "authorName": "dhellinge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhellinge/", "bidAmount": 154000, "content": "$154,000 bid placed by dhellinge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995620, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049317, "authorName": "ZackS29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zacks29/", "bidAmount": 155000, "content": "$155,000 bid placed by ZackS29", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995684, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049330, "authorName": "dhellinge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhellinge/", "bidAmount": 156000, "content": "$156,000 bid placed by dhellinge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049338, "authorName": "TBar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About time for the Knock-Out bid, me thinks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657995790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049340, "authorName": "ZackS29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zacks29/", "bidAmount": 157000, "content": "$157,000 bid placed by ZackS29", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995795, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049344, "authorName": "MYArcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myarcher/", "bidAmount": 158000, "content": "$158,000 bid placed by MYArcher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995807, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049346, "authorName": "ZackS29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zacks29/", "bidAmount": 159000, "content": "$159,000 bid placed by ZackS29", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995826, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049351, "authorName": "dhellinge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhellinge/", "bidAmount": 160000, "content": "$160,000 bid placed by dhellinge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049354, "authorName": "Chrome_dogdish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrome_dogdish/", "bidAmount": 190000, "content": "$190,000 bid placed by Chrome_dogdish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049357, "authorName": "TBar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And just like that.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657995876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049359, "authorName": "kamjit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kamjit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and the room falls silent...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657995886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049361, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was cheap!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657995900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049362, "authorName": "rbjazzman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbjazzman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice PUNCH!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657995904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049366, "authorName": "MYArcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myarcher/", "bidAmount": 193000, "content": "$193,000 bid placed by MYArcher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995928, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049367, "authorName": "Chrome_dogdish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrome_dogdish/", "bidAmount": 200000, "content": "$200,000 bid placed by Chrome_dogdish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049369, "authorName": "rbjazzman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbjazzman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At-A-Boy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657995946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049373, "authorName": "MYArcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myarcher/", "bidAmount": 203000, "content": "$203,000 bid placed by MYArcher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995961, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049375, "authorName": "nkb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Consider that if you order a CSX aluminum roller you are at at least $250k. Plus drivetrain and paint.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657995970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049377, "authorName": "Chrome_dogdish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrome_dogdish/", "bidAmount": 215000, "content": "$215,000 bid placed by Chrome_dogdish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657995982, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049383, "authorName": "MLINKK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlinkk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boom", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657996003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049385, "authorName": "Detroitrealist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detroitrealist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No screwing around here!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1657996009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049386, "authorName": "MYArcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myarcher/", "bidAmount": 218000, "content": "$218,000 bid placed by MYArcher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657996010, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049391, "authorName": "honda_al", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/honda_al/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love you guys! Thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657996032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049394, "authorName": "Chrome_dogdish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrome_dogdish/", "bidAmount": 220000, "content": "$220,000 bid placed by Chrome_dogdish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657996037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049398, "authorName": "MYArcher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myarcher/", "bidAmount": 223000, "content": "$223,000 bid placed by MYArcher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657996058, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049408, "authorName": "MY500SS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/my500ss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, nice leap.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1657996093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049410, "authorName": "brettmars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brettmars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow the last Shelby Cobra CSX7000 on BAT sold for $158k and it only had 500 miles", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1657996096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9049418, "authorName": "matt5280", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt5280/", "bidAmount": 230000, "content": "$230,000 bid placed by matt5280", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1657996142, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9049420, "authorName": "Stinger17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s