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racing-oriented hardware such as a   Although there’s no mistaking      The winning bidder will drive off
        42-gallon aluminum gas tank, rear   the S/C profile of CSX 3356,        in a car that will be at home on any
        end oil cooler, quick-release brake   perhaps the most visible change   show field, boulevard or racetrack.
        calipers and 13-quart oil pan.      on this Cobra was the switch to     The only hard part will be deciding

        The 427 Street Cobra production     the gorgeous metallic blue with     which of those venues to tackle first.
        ramped up for 1966 and proved       white stripe paint scheme. It also   – Steve Statham
        the most popular of the three       has the early taillights, oil cooler   For up-to-date information on this vehicle,
        versions. But through the years, key   scoop, widened front fender flares   visit Barrett-Jackson.com
        S/C features such as the fiberglass   and lipped rear fenders. The battery
        scoop riveted to the hood, side     was relocated to the trunk, a       - - -
        pipes and 3-point roll bar have     common racing modification that
        proven irresistible to Cobra buyers   improved weight distribution and   ALTHOUGH THERE’S NO MISTAKING THE S/C
        and restorers. It is not at all unusual   isolated the battery from the heat   PROFILE OF CSX 3356, PERHAPS THE MOST
        to attend a Shelby meet and find    of the engine. Even simple Cobra    VISIBLE CHANGE ON THIS COBRA WAS THE
        Cobras with a mix of Street, S/C or   comforts such as door pockets were   SWITCH TO THE GORGEOUS METALLIC BLUE
        Competition features incorporated,   left off the no-nonsense S/C, and   WITH WHITE STRIPE PAINT SCHEME.
        reflecting the multitude of ways    that purity of purpose is reflected
        these cars are enjoyed.             here too.                           - - -
























































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