Maybe I have been slow keeping up--here I thought big block Cobras were still "stuck" at $500,000 but now one is for sale, CSX3259, advertised by a firm called Fantasy Junction in Berkeley, CA, right across the bay from SF. I believe they are looking at $785,000. The dealer's description is as follows: "This particular car is an absolutely stunning and irrefutably genuine 427cid example that enjoys both excellent history, and outstanding preparation by Stuart Hall to the highest standards. Originally invoiced by Shelby American on the 30th of June 1966 to Stark Hickey Ford in Royal Oak, Michigan for $6275, this car was sold new to Jim Rayl (an employee of Xerox) of Kokomo, Indiana in August of 1966. The car remained in the United States throughout the 1970’s, and had 15,000 miles in 1973, and 21,700 miles in 1979. The car appeared at the First Annual Brown County Indiana SAAC meet in 1978, and was eventually exported to England in 1979. The car is superbly documented, with an old California pink slip (which is actually pink), and numerous old state inspection receipts dating back to 1970. There is also a copy off the original invoice from AC to Shelby American, indicating that the body was shipped from the UK in April of 1966. The car’s documentation also contains photographs of the body stamp in various locations, including the trunk latch, hood latch, and both door hinges. There is a thick binder with receipts from the car’s European ownership period in England and Germany, during the 1980’s and 1990’s. During this period, the car was fitted with a hood scoop, as well as side-exit exhaust pipes and a roll bar. The car also comes with $314,537.89 of invoices from Stewart Hall outlining comprehensive restoration work, careful race preparation, and fastidious ongoing maintenance. The work was performed since 2003, with the bulk of the restoration being completed in 2008. The restoration work was performed to spectacular standards in a no-expense spared fashion to not only look great, but to perform well under the rigors of competition driving. The work included almost all mechanical systems (including suspension, brakes, driveline, fueling, cooling, and electrical systems) as well as chrome, paintwork, interior, and comprehensive detailing of the underside, engine compartment, and trunk. The car has been run in the Monterey Historics, and shown numerous times as well. It was serviced most recently in October of 2009, to include oil change, spark plugs, detailing, new tires, and extensive polishing work as well. The car is consequently in breathtaking condition. The quality of the workmanship is outstanding throughout, with superlative fit and finish to the paintwork, excellent chrome, and superb detailing. Throughout the car there are demonstrations of the level to which it was prepared, from the polished oil cooler housing to the spectacular paintwork. The chrome, wheels, glass, and lights are all excellent, as are the gaps and fit of the bodywork. The interior is extremely nice too, with superb fit and quality to the upholstery and carpet. The instruments are the correct Smiths items and are like new, and the steering wheel has been restored as well. There are a few cracks to the center button of the steering wheel. The car is fitted with aircraft-style competition safety belts as well as an accessible power cutoff switch. The car also has new spun aluminum mirrors. The engine compartment has been beautifully detailed, with cadmium plated hardware, including the latches even. The car is fitted with quadruple Weber carburetors, as well as an aluminum radiator with electric fan. The headers are gorgeous custom fabricated items that have been highly polished, and even the inner fenders and firewall have been polished to a mirror-like finish. The trunk is equally nice, being fully polished throughout, spotless, and beautifully executed." -------------------------------------------------------------- The pictures are really detailed, see if you can find FantasyJunction.com or try this URL I took directly off the site: http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/860-AC-Cobra 427-427 c.i. V-8 Contact Information Fantasy Junction +1 510 653 7555 Emeryville, California 94608 USA
