Vehicle Description
Roush 451-Powered Continuation 1965 Shelby Cobra S/C CSX4927 – 480 HP, Carroll Shelby Signed Dashboard, Only 2,746 Miles
Shelby Cobras need no introduction, and this Continuation Performance Series CSX is car number CSX4927. Powered by a Roush-built Ford FE engine and bristling with many unique features, it was personally handed over by Carroll Shelby, who signed the dashboard at that time. Having been used for promotional purposes and since stored, it is said to be in like-new condition, with 2,746 miles currently showing. This Guardsman Blue with Pearl White stripes 427-style Cobra is a modern masterpiece with authentic Shelby DNA.
Powertrain
- Roush 451RFE – hand-built Ford FE-based, 451-cubic inch V8 with aluminum block and cylinder heads
- Forged pistons (4.250-inch bores) with Scat H-beam rods
- 3.980-inch-stroke Nodular iron crankshaft
- 480 dyno-tested horsepower and 513 lb-ft of torque
- Large capacity deep sump oil pan
- Holley 870 CFM carburetor
- 23-gallon fuel cell
- Tremec TKO 600 five-speed transmission
- No oil leaks or issues – motivation is brisk
Chassis & Suspension
- Four-inch diameter tubular steel construction – rigid chassis
- Double-wishbone front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Shelby coilover dampers – high handling levels
- Baer Racing four-wheel disc brakes with Shelby-branded calipers
- Halibrand pin-drive knock-off-style alloy wheels – safety wired
- Goodyear Eagle GT II tires – 235/60R15 front, 295/50R15 rear
- Never used in racing or competitive environment
Exterior & Body
- 0.3125-inch fiberglass body
- Original Guardsman Blue paint with Pearl White stripes – presents as new
- Rollover protection hoop behind driver’s seat – finished in black
- All trim, glazing, and exterior finishes stored in climate-controlled environment
- Matte black side pipes with perforated heat shields – mid-waist on 427-style body
Interior & Signature
- Minimalistic black interior – low-rise pleated leather bucket seats in very good condition
- Wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel
- Flat instrument panel trimmed in matte black with Shelby-branded gauges and reverse rotation speedometer
- Carroll Shelby’s signature on passenger side dashboard – personally signed when car was handed over
Provenance & Condition
- Continuation Performance Series CSX – car number CSX4927
- Personally handed over by Carroll Shelby
- Used for promotional purposes and since stored
- Like-new condition – only 2,746 miles currently showing
- Stored in climate-controlled environment
This Continuation 1965 Shelby Cobra S/C CSX4927 is a truly special automobile – not only is it a meticulously crafted 427-style Cobra with a Roush-built 451 FE V8 producing 480 horsepower and 513 lb-ft of torque, but it was personally handed over by the legendary Carroll Shelby, who signed the dashboard. With only 2,746 miles and stored in climate-controlled conditions, this Cobra presents in like-new condition. The Roush 451RFE features an aluminum block and heads, forged pistons, Scat H-beam rods, and a Holley 870 CFM carburetor, backed by a Tremec TKO 600 five-speed transmission. The four-inch tubular steel chassis is suspended by Shelby coilover dampers with double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, stopping via Baer Racing four-wheel disc brakes with Shelby-branded calipers. The Guardsman Blue paint with Pearl White stripes is flawless, complemented by matte black side pipes, a roll hoop, and Halibrand pin-drive knock-off alloy wheels wrapped in Goodyear Eagle GT II tires. Inside, the minimalistic black interior features pleated leather bucket seats, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and Shelby-branded gauges – and the passenger dashboard bears Carroll Shelby’s authentic signature. Never raced and used only for promotion and storage, this CSX4927 is a collectible, drivable piece of Shelby history.
Roush 451RFE V8 | Tremec TKO 600 5-Speed | 480 HP | 513 lb-ft | Carroll Shelby Signed | CSX4927 | Only 2,746 Miles