Contemporary Classic

427 Cobra, CCX-3-3329
Rangoon Red/black Connolly Leather
The Megastar of all Musclecars
—SOLD—

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3/4-frontal shot (driver side)#1 of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

Contemporary Classic Motor Car Company (CCMCC) was established by Peter Bayer and Monty Gatti in Mamaroneck, New York in 1978… only a few years after the last original Shelby 427 Cobra was delivered. Contemporary was one of the earliest of the Cobra replicas, and for a generation this premium production was widely considered to be the Cobra replica of choice among staunch Cobra aficionados.

Of particular merit was their one-piece high-impact, reinforced handlaid fiberglass coachwork. The Contemporary body was virtually indistinguishable from the Shelby 427 body as they were struck directly from Peter Bayer’s original 1965 Shelby 427SC Cobra purchased from Shelby American on 23 February, 1965, work order#15103. Peter’s 1965 Cobra was one of the earliest 427 Cobras to be produced for Shelby American. This Contemporary reproduction was produced in 1988.

Moreover, Contemporary’s rigid round-tube chassis closely resembles the original Shelby chassis. Thus the combination of spot-on faithfulness (to the original) of the coachwork, plus the round-tube chassis, the Jag/Salisbury IRS setup and the extensive aluminum paneling in the engine compartment and the boot (trunk) has for over forty years rendered the CCMCC Cobra one of the most convincing Cobra replicas on the market. And today a Contemporary such as this one typically displays some of the coveted patina of the originals. One can readily be forgiven for assuming this Rangoon Red road rocket is a Shelby original track star of the 1960s…

Contemporary stamped the firewall plate (shown directly below) its Mfr. ID# [CCX-3-3329]. Its vehicle ID# as displayed on the Title is DR141465MO. The license plate is number 3CVL623.

This Cobra boasts high-performance twin 4-barrel Holley carburetors atop a medium-riser manifold and ribbed aluminum valve covers inscribed “Cobra LeMans” on one and “Cobra 427” on the other.

This scarlet beauty is loaded with the finest of high-end componentry, but I’m not well versed on those specifics. You will no doubt notice many of these premium components in these photos, even though I didn’t attempt to list them all in this narrative.

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If you’re looking for a 427 Cobra that’s a dead-ringer (both aesthetically and from the standpoint of breathtaking performance) for Shelby’s serpentine musclecar, this drivin’ machine should be a top contender on your short list.

aluminum firewall plaque of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by owner
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head-on frontal shot#1 of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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—Beneath the Red Bonnet—

Ford cast-iron 427FE engine photo#1 (from passenger side) of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

Rare and highly desirable 1965 427FE side-oiler cast-iron V8, block #C5AE-H.

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Ford cast-iron 427FE engine photo#2 (from passenger side) of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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Ford cast-iron 427FE engine photo#3 (from driver side) of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by owner

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Ford 427FE side-oiler V8
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of side-oiler track

427FE side-oiler engine

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aluminum firewall plaque of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by owner
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—In this (Legend-faithful) cockpit—

cockpit shot#1 of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by owner
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in this (Legend-correct faithful) cockpit:

  • premium black genuine English Connolly Leather upholstery
  • English Wilton Wool carpeting with black edge piping
  • Moto-Lita hardwood-rimmed steering wheel
  • Legend-correct Smiths Instruments blackfaced gauges [with ‘correct’ Lucas amps gauge]
  • genuine Lucas toggle switches
  • Lucas heater (two-speed  fan)
  • custom battery/electrical safety switch
  • Cobra logo floormats
  • vintage-(60s) style heater control knob
  • chromed fire extinguisher [bulkhead-mounted between the seatbacks]
  • sun visors
  • frame-anchored original-pattern rollbar
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dashboard shot of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by owner

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Looks just like an original Shelby 427SC dashboard from the 1960s, eh?

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cockpit/seating area shot#1 of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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cockpit/seating area shot#2 of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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—Rolling Stock—

9″ wide front wheels [fitted with Goodrich Radial T/A “Billboard” rubber, P235/60Rx15″ 98/S; rear wheels are 11″ wide, fitted with BFG rubber, P295/50Rx15″ 105/S]

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3/4-frontal shot#2 (passenger side) of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by owner

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head-on frontal shot#2 of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by owner
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rear-quarter shot (driver side) of Rangoon Red 427 Shelby classic Contemporary Classic Cobra (CCX-3-3329) for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

This reptilian hot rod is in virtually pristine condition with only 4,300 original miles [6,920 km] logged. It has been driven only 600 miles since the time of purchase in 1995 from a private party. It has never been raced and you get its complete records including the most current service done by Penzer Auto Concepts on 6 April, 2021.

It is California legal and does not require a smog certificate; it’s registered and titled as a 1965 Ford with current tags.

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—SOLD—

$79,000

Serious inquiries only, please!

4 August 2022: Dear Team CobraCountry: You can mark my scarlet serpent SOLD! It's on its way to a new stable way back east in West Virginia, gone to a Shelby Cobra enthusiast who knows his Shelby drivin’ machines. You can color us both (seller & buyer) happy campers! Jeff Klawans

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