1964 Shelby Roadster

Make

Shelby

Model

Roadster

Year

1964

Listed price

$985,000

Location

Morgantown, Pennsylvania

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

1 miles

The legend of Carroll Shelby is inextricably linked to the Cobra, a machine born from a simple yet brilliant premise: marry lightweight British roadster agility with brute American V8 power. When AC Cars faced an engine supply crisis for their Ace model in 1961, Shelby, ever the visionary, saw an opportunity. He famously shipped an AC Ace chassis to Dean Moon's shop in California, where he and his team shoehorned a potent Ford 260 cubic-inch V8 into its engine bay. The result, first introduced in 1962, was an instant icon, a car that would redefine sports car performance and become a dominant force in racing, famously challenging Ferrari in the World Sportscar Championship. The early 289 Cobras, like this 1964 model, represented the purest form of Shelby's original vision before the advent of the big-block 427s. This particular 1964 Shelby Cobra Roadster, though lacking mileage on the odometer and details on its specific engine, embodies the spirit of those original machines. Finished in a classic color, its lineage speaks for itself, promising an unfiltered, visceral driving experience that few cars can match. While its transmission is an automatic, this allows for a different kind of engagement, perhaps making it a more accessible cruiser for those who wish to savor its raw presence without the constant demands of a manual gearbox. This is an exceptional chance to acquire a piece of automotive history, a direct descendant of Carroll Shelby's audacious dream.