Cobra: CSX 3127

[Don]

Might be a repeat, but in case anyone missed a Thread

By: Brad Constant on 12/02/2011 @ AutoWeek

"Shelby American's original 1965 Shelby 427 Street Cobra prototype will be up for auction at the 2012 Russo and Steele auction on Jan. 18-22, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

According to the auction house, this 427 Cobra--chassis No. CSX 3127--was the fourth of the 260 original 427 Street Cobras created by Shelby. The car was built by Britain's Auto Carriers Ltd., like all Cobras, but it was the only one delivered to Shelby American by air; the rest were delivered by boat. CSX 3127 arrived first, in bare aluminum ready for Shelby to install a Ford 427 V8 engine.

Check out the fascinating history of CSX 3127 at Russo and Steele's Web site, and start saving your pennies. "


Russo and Steele - This 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 CSX3127 Changed Automotive History by Paving the Way for the Production of All 427 Street Cobras

Read more: Prototype 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 to hit Scottsdale auction block - Autoweek

[RACER X #99]

I sure hope this is not another original Cobra that's going to be trashed by the resident replica "experts"?

[computerworks]

Ned commented on the "prototype" status:

The first four 427 street Cobras were all shipped by TWA air freight. They were CSX 3101, 3118, 3120, and 3127. The latter (3127) was the only "narrow hip" example, and it was used as a PR car on the Cobra Caravan as well as for display at various dealerships.

It was the narrow-hip prototype; it has since been "S/C-ized," as currently shown.

[RACER X #99]

Originally Posted by computerworks

Ned commented on the "prototype" status:



It was the narrow-hip prototype; it has since been "S/C-ized," as currently shown.

There you have it, it's totally ruined but I'll go Bill one better and offer $200 for this one.

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by RACER X #99

There you have it, it's totally ruined

I get a little sad when I see street changed to S/C...it's amazing how many had that conversion done over the years.

[Trevor Legate]

Auto Carriers...??

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by Trevor Legate

Auto Carriers...??

...apparently using an old phone book for reference.

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by RACER X #99

There you have it, it's totally ruined but I'll go Bill one better and offer $200 for this one.

$250 and a bottle of Boones Farm Country Quencher

[Trevor Legate]

By Jove of course! God Save the King.....

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

$250 and a bottle of Boones Farm Country Quencher

$300 and a bottle of Crown Royal.

I'm betting it will be a reserve not met at $650K. Shall we start the pool?

[computerworks]

We usually have a fantasy bidding contest on saacforum.com

[mickmate]

I'm with Ron, I love the street cars as they were. Especially with it being the first narrow hip. The thing is so freakin beautiful it doesn't even look real though.

[Blue66]

Originally Posted by computerworks

Ned commented on the "prototype" status:



It was the narrow-hip prototype; it has since been "S/C-ized," as currently shown.

well I went down that road with #3147. Had a set of the SC original rims an had to have the flairs. BUT that was a long time ago. Today I would just buy another car the way I "needed" it. Oh I have to add. I now would really like a 427 street car.. NO hoodscoop, roll bar or side exhaust. Getting old I guess.

[1985 CCX]

Would fit nicely in my garage.........

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by mickmate

I'm with Ron, I love the street cars as they were. Especially with it being the first narrow hip. The thing is so freakin beautiful it doesn't even look real though.

That is one of the reasons Cobras remain classics. One of the most beautiful I've ever seen. It's a great photograph.

[marcocsx3121]

I have to question how CSX3127 became the "prototype" street 427, when my street 427 was CSX 3121. As has been stated, it may have been the first narrow fender car; 3121 had the SC-type wider fenders sans the extra lip on the rear.

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by marcocsx3121

I have to question how CSX3127 became the "prototype" street 427, when my street 427 was CSX 3121. As has been stated, it may have been the first narrow fender car; 3121 had the SC-type wider fenders sans the extra lip on the rear.

Most likely it was whatever chassis was closest to the work area (that was not for a specific customer order)...Something like "we need a chassis to try an experiment, go grab one for me"..........

Bill S.

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by marcocsx3121

I have to question how CSX3127 became the "prototype" street 427, when my street 427 was CSX 3121. As has been stated, it may have been the first narrow fender car; 3121 had the SC-type wider fenders sans the extra lip on the rear.

Like I said earlier, Ned commented:

The first four 427 street Cobras were all shipped by TWA air freight. They were CSX 3101, 3118, 3120, and 3127. The latter (3127) was the only "narrow hip" example, and it was used as a PR car on the Cobra Caravan as well as for display at various dealerships.

Of the first 4, this car was the first of the narrowed-rear hip design

[xlr8or]

I'm surprised that jackass from the other thread hasn't commented on it not being the same configuration as new.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by xlr8or

I'm surprised that jackass from the other thread hasn't commented on it not being the same configuration as new.

I think his Shelby Cobra expertise is 289-specific.

I love black Cobras with black sidepipes. Sure is purty.

I wonder if those are mag wheels on 3127 and if the seller would be willing to sell them separately.