This 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 CSX3127 Paved the Way for the Production of all 427 Street Cobras This particular 427 Cobra CSX3127 served as Shelby's test vehicle to gauge customer response to the 427 Street cars. Shelby American records indicate 3127 was completed by them on September 9th, 1965,
of restoration and attention to detail, all culminating to establish CSX 3127 as one of the few elite collectable pieces of Shelby American automotive history. The high profile exposure and the overwhelmingly positive public reaction given to 3127 changed automotive history by greatly abetting to the creation of a marketplace for the 427 Street Cobra. If it were not for this particular 427 Cobra and the hype surrounding it today, we may not have had 427 Street Cobras; unquestionably one of the most iconic vehicles of our time.
In addition to this 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra CSX 3127 Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions 12th Annual Scottsdale Auction will offer over 700 of the highest quality collector automobiles. Once again featuring an “all-encompassing environment” in which all the event elements including the main auction block, vehicle staging, vendors, sponsors and all the amenities that Russo and Steele is uniquely known for will be held. Experience Russo and Steele first hand this January 18-22, 2012; located at the intersection of the Loop 101 Freeway and Scottsdale Road in North Scottsdale.
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About Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions
Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles is one of the nation’s premier collector car auctions; specializing in the world’s finest European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs. Its two auctions each year attract clients all over the globe not only because of its reputation for stellar collector automobiles, but also unique auction experiences unattainable at any other collector car auction in the world. Its auction events take place with its signature auction in Scottsdale, Arizona every January, and Monterey, California in August. Additional information please visit www.russoandsteele.com or call 602.252.2697.
