That’s right, another Shelby Cobra has been dug out of a barn! This one has been in storage for nearly 40 years and unlike some of our more recent Cobra barn finds, this one has a verified CSX number. It just goes to show you that there are still lots of amazing finds left out there. Now that CSX 2436 has been pulled from the barn, it is set to go to auction. Gooding & Company will be handling the auction and they are going to be offering it at their Scottsdale, Arizona Auction on January 16th and 17th. You can view the catalog listing here.

This Cobra’s history was well documented as it hopped from one owner to the next. It passed through 4 owners before making its way to Sy Allen in 1974, who was the owner that put it into storage. It saw 30k miles before going into the barn, so it’s hard to say why Allen parked it. Perhaps they didn’t drive it enough to justify keeping it on the road, maybe other priorities got in the way, or perhaps it broke down. We don’t know for sure why it was placed on blocks in the barn, but one thing is sure – I’m glad they did!

When you think of Cobras, the last thing you tend to think about is options and features, it is a sports car after all. That being said, some of these cars were built for more than track duty and were offered with a variety of options. This car was shipped with the Class A option pack, so it came with the WSW tires, luggage rack, and a radio. It’s not luxurious or full featured by any means, but for a street going Cobra, these were quite extravagant features to have. As you can see, everything looks to be in fair condition, Mr. Allen left the top up when he put it into storage, which helped to preserve the interior.

Like the majority of Cobras built, this one has the 289 cui V8. Gooding lists it as running and driving, with a recent service performed to the engine. This example was a late production model, so it features many of the factory improvements that were made over the production run. The most notable improvements were the addition of rack and pinion steering and improved engine cooling.

It really is incredible to see that there are still finds like this to be found. This could be one of the only Cobras left in truly original condition, making it an important piece of automotive history. Gooding estimates this will go for between 1 and 1.4 million dollars, which seems inline for an original Cobra. The Scottsdale Auction has a number of barn finds this year and looks to be an event worth attending, so if you’re in the area on the 16th and 17th, be sure to stop by and take a look for us!