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- One Of Only Four 289 Dragonsnakes Ever Built
- One Of The Most Successful Cobras Ever Known
- Delivered to Shelby American painted in Bright Blue with a Black Interior, but was otherwise left largely unfinished
- Due to lack of funds for factory drag racing, this car was put into storage until Ed Hugus of Continental Cars Pittsburgh requested to have the car finished for a customer
- Shelby decided to build the car but had to make some modifications per the customers request
- Was delivered to Ed Hugus in summer 1965 but there were several issues that needed to be addressed
- As a result, it was repainted British Racing Green and other work was performed before being sold to its first owner
- Under the 2nd owner, participated at autocross or hill climb events all through the Northeast; the car took home an unequalled amount of trophies. Competed in SCCA/ Autocross/ Hill Climbs/ and SVRA for most of its life.
- Original Body and Chassis, Never Damaged
Modifications
Berry Hardtop with deluxe side curtains and modified Roll Bar so the top will fit. Exterior modifications included factory flared fenders, a hood scoop, badge delete and factory painted in British Racing Green.

Model Year
1965
Color
British Racing Green
Interior
Black Leather
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Manual
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