A 1965 Shelby Cobra owned by Carroll Shelby since the day it was built until his death in 2012 was sold for $ 5.94 million, one of the highest prices ever paid for an American car.
The 427 Cobra Roadster crossed the block at the Mecum Auctions event in Kissimmee, Florida, where bids on the charcoal gray roadster started at $ 2 million, but in about five minutes rose to a hammer price of $ 5.4 million, to which auction fees have been added.
The car was completed in March 1966 using a 1965 AC Ace chassis from AC Cars in England and was purchased by Shelby for $ 6,273, according to the original invoice.
Shelby modified it several times over the years with different paint colors and a more powerful engine, but it was fully restored to original specifications in 2019 by the dispatcher, who bought it in 2016.
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The amount paid was the second highest for a Cobra, behind the first ever built, which was auctioned in 2016 for $ 13.8 million.