If you want to drive the Shelby Cobra Of Steve McQueen it could be your time. The auction house Mecum Auctionsin fact, has in his garage one of the most famous American cars of all time driven by a legend of cinema (and not only).
The problem is that it will take a pretty big check to beat the competition from the many collectors interested in the Shelby. According to Mecum estimates, the Cobra could be worth between $1.25 million and $1.5 million (€1.1 million and €1.4 million).
The story
In fact, the first curiosity about this example is that it was never owned by McQueen. In fact, the first owner was the film producer David L. Wolper, while the second was Elmer Bernstein, who later lent the car to McQueen between 1965 and 1967.
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The Shelby Cobra’s 289 V8
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The Interior of the Shelby Cobra
The car was subsequently sold to an American collector, before ending up in Switzerland in 2003 and the UK in 2006, where it remained until this year, having completed a total of around 27,000 km.
As you can see from the photos, it is in good (but not perfect) condition. conditions. Although the car was repainted in the early 00s and a roll bar and new 15″ Halibrand wheels were added, the interiors they are particularly “experienced”.
Completely original
Of course, collectors will appreciate the fact that the body and engine are completely original. In particular, under the hood of the Cobra there is a 4.7 V8 (the 289 engine) combined with the 4-speed manual gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels only.
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Steve McQueen’s Shelby Cobra Driven by Steve McQueen Up for Auction
Furthermore, the car is included in the Registro Shelby and is therefore considered a collector’s item in all respects. If your bank account allows it and you are a big fan of the history of the Cobra and Steve McQueen, then all you have to do is place your bid.
Source: it.motor1.com
