This 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster, loaned for two years to Steve McQueen, is being offered through Mecum Auctions with its original body and engine.
was known for stories of his own: some real, some imagined, but most all of them highly entertaining. Throughout his lifetime and beyond, he and his cars have fueled enthusiasts from all walks of life, many of whom were as colorful—some even more famous—as Ol’ Shel himself.A Yacht That Hosted John F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon, and 3 Other Presidents Is Up for CharterThe man, like his vehicles, stirred up lots of commotion, winning races and generally upsetting the status quo.
Following final assembly by Shelby, including fitment of the drivetrain, the car was sold to Wolper Productions on October 30, 1963. David Wolper, who went on to produce such films as In 1983, the car—now red with black upholstery and painted wire wheels—was seen for sale at the Monterey Historic Races. Several owners ensued, and by 2003, the Cobra was exported to Switzerland. There, it was painted black, fitted with a roll bar, big Halibrand wheels, a hood scoop, and chrome quick-jack mounts front and rear. From 2006 to present, it has been in the UK.
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