Jim Farley's old Shelby Cobra 427 is up for grabs.
Jim Farley hasn’t shied away from his love of racing since taking the helm at Ford in October 2020. The executive routinely finds his way onto the starting line in historic races across the country, wheeling everything from Cobras to GT40s. In fact, Farley recently made his debut as a professional driver, taking control of a Mustang GT4 during the. The CEO finished 14th overall and 7th in class during Race 2, while turning a best lap less than a second slower than the class victor.
This prep process included a set of Halibrand wheels, a hood scoop, a racing windshield, side pipes, and a race-tuned 427 V-8 engine. The bodywork would also be repaired by hand in 2003, when the color was changed from black to red. The car changed hands twice in 2012, with Farley ultimately taking possession by November of that year. He campaigned the car at Laguna Seca, and also took it along to a number of Ford events.
This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. CSX3195 currently utilizes a race-prepped 427ci “side-oiler” V-8 engine, which was rebuilt by the team at Roush under Farley’s ownership. The car even wears Jack Roush’s signature as a reminder of its time with the CEO. Other notable signatures throughout include Farley,, Aaron Shelby, and Lynn “Mr. Cobra” Park. The engine is currently said to be tuned for street driving and is good for around 550 rear-wheel horsepower.
Well-heeled collectors still have a week to toss a bid in on this Cobra, with bidding currently sitting at just over $617,000. That’s a lot of cash, but it surely isn’t enough to take home this genuine 427 Cobra. Whether or not Mr. Farley is able to help the seller get a little extra bump, we’re sure he’s keeping an eye on this auction.Born and raised in Metro Detroit, associate editor Lucas Bell has spent his entire life surrounded by the automotive industry.
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