AC SHELBY COBRA 289 2nd OWNER CSX2047 SOLID RUST-FREE CAR CALIFORNIA BLUE PLATE

1963 AC Shelby Cobra CSX2047 Owned by current collector since 1973 this vehicle was stripped to bare metal and obtained a beautiful red with white stripes repaint in 2001. Beautiful black interior looks great showing very little wear. Extensive work done to the motor and transmission in 1977 with documents showing detailed work (see pictures). In 1993 the battery. radiator and hoses were replaced with new as well as the carburetor being rebuilt. This car has been in a climate controlled showroom since 1973 in Los Gatos. California. On December 16th. 2014. all fluid levels were checked. topped off. fresh gas put in and the battery was charged. The vehicle started right up. I drove this car with no issues in and out of the showroom and parking lot to take various pictures and another (159) pictures on the web album that will be provided at your request or click on the direct link below. All systems should be checked prior to regular use of this car. Provenance Kit Coyle. La Jolla. California; Bob Schiro. Los Gatos. California acquired from Mr. Coyle in the early 70's. Current owner Mr. Bob Schiro. Literature Shelby American World Registry 2008. listed on page 90 This Car Documented in the Shelby American World Registry 2008 and documented CSX2047 this 1963 289 Cobra was billed to Shelby American 11/13/62; shipped to L. A. 2047 was invoiced on 2/20/63 to Dave Grubbe Ford (Burbank. CA): "1 Shelby AC Cobra. CSX2047" ($5. 95. 00); with sun visors ($15. 04); wind wings ($13. 97); front bumper ($23. 97); rear bumper ($26. 97); aluminum rocker covers ($35. 40); chrome exhaust tips ($4. 25); and chrome hood latches ($14. 09). for a total of $5228. 69. The cars first known owner was Kit Coyle (La Jolla. California) who offered the car for sale in the early 70's: "1963 Cobra. CSX2047. 60. 00 mi BRG/ black interior. New rugs. battery. exhaust system. F-60x15 Polyglass on 8" spokes. hood scoop. Beautiful car. Best offer over $5000. 00" It's purchaser Bob Schiro. Bob Schiro (CA). advertised it for sale in late '72 with "60. 00 miles. many new parts. $5000. 00" But rather than sell the Cobra. Schiro decided to keep it. In fact. as a car dealer in the Santa Clara area. Schiro acquired additional Cobras as well as Corvettes. Shelbys and other vehicles as new car trade-ins. and he correctly speculated that some of them might be worth more in the future. He therefor acquired a warehouse and stored his collection in it. 2047 was repainted with red and white stripes and maintained. while rarely driven. This car is sold AS-IS WHERE-IS with NO WARRANTIES WRITTEN NOR EXPRESSED. ALL INSPECTIONS TO BE DONE PRIOR TO BIDDING. This car is located in Los Gatos. California. Please email any questions. View allGet your ownOn Jan-18-15 at 13:35:58 PST. seller added the following information:Here's a link to watch a video of this car: http://youtu. be/hAUxyfxPT7c