It doesn’t matter if you are high end car collector or just a car enthusiast. Anyone remotely interested in custom or classic cars is aware of the Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson auction. However, this one coming up is a big one. Along with many other sought after vehicles this auction will feature the only remaining 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake (lot # 1396). This car was personally built by Carroll Shelby himself. It will be auctioned as part of a private collection that is crossing the block during the Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, March 20-27, 2021. There will also be seventeen additional collectible vehicles from this collection that will be offered with No Reserve. Included in this is a very rare 1955 Ford Thunderbird VIN 005, which is the first-production Thunderbird that was ever sold to the public.

Words from the CEO

Craig Jackson, the chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson, said it best. “CSX 3015 is arguably one of the most iconic, and important, American sports cars ever built. In 1968, Road & Track called it. ‘The Cobra To End All Cobras.’ and it has more than lived up to that standard. When it first crossed our block in 2007. Carroll was there and told the story of how he got pulled over by the Nevada Highway Patrol doing 190 mph in the car. Its sale ended up setting a new world record for any Shelby vehicle sold at auction. Carroll often said, ‘make history, then repeat it,’ and that’s exactly what we hope to do again. This car was truly ‘Carroll’s Cobra,’ and it, along with other incredible vehicles selling from this private collection, will make collector car history next month.”

The 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake CSX 3015 is one of only 23 total 427 competition roadsters ever built. About a year later this car was transformed for racing legend Carroll Shelby into the Super Snake and reclassified as 427 Cobra Semi-Competition (S.C.). Shelby American later added twin Paxton superchargers to the 427ci V8. They also matched it to a 3-speed automatic transmission that was perfect at handling the massive power. This car was wickedly fast and thus quickly became a cultural icon. This isn’t the only car that Carroll Shelby has a hand in. Also for sale is a 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX 4000 series (lot # 1353) continuation car that  was commissioned by Carroll Shelby and was the 21st sold to the public.

You can learn ever more about this amazing vehicle by watching the following video.

You can become a registered bidder at the Barrett-Jackson March 2021 Auction by clicking here. You can click here to consign a collector vehicle. Tickets to the event are available online only and can be purchased here.

Commitment to Guest Health and Safety

Barrett-Jackson is committed to the health and safety of all of their guests, sponsors, vendors, partners, and media during this event. The company is closely following all local, state, and federal health and safety protocols. The auction will be limited to bidders, consignors, and their guests. This will help control social distancing at the 2021 March auction. Media credentials will also be limited to comply with the physical distancing requirements. You can check out all safety protocols and find out more information about the 2021 Scottsdale Auction here.

That car may be one of the highlights of what is to come at this Barrett-Jackson auction, but it isn’t the only noteworthy vehicle.  There are some late model exotics from the private collection that include a 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (lot # 1354). Powered by a 562 hp V8 engine that is perfectly matched with a 7 speed dual clutch automatic transmission. To keep going with the exotics there is also a 2010 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorana HGTE and a 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

Four classic Chevrolets are also incorporated in the sale of this private collection. Included in this collection is a 1969 Yenko Chevelle (lot # 1355). One of only 99 built and the only one known to exist with a column-shift automatic transmission this is definitely one to keep an eye on. There is also a 1968 Corvette COPO convertible that is the only one known to be finished in British Green with a a Dark Orange leather interior.