Paul Walker's Shelby Cobra Is Up For Auction

Paul Walker’s 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra FAM is being offered by Mecum during their March 2021 auction. Walker, the late star of the “Fast and Furious” movie franchise, was a devout gearhead that amassed a substantial car collection before his untimely passing in 2013.

The 427 Cobra being offered was commissioned by Carroll Shelby in the late 90’s and is one of a pair “FAM” editions produced. “FAM” stands for “Ferrari’s ass is mine”, which Shelby allegedly said after losing the 1964 World Manufacturer’s Championship to the Prancing Horse.

This Shelby is 1-of-14 CSX1000 produced and is serial number CSX1010. Power is provided by a matching-numbers Shelby FE aluminum 427ci V8 engine that is paired with a Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission.

The four-wheel independent suspension is augmented by rack and pinion steering and Wilwood brakes with Shelby calipers. Other features include a 28-gallon stainless steel fuel tank, oil cooler, dual-fan aluminum radiator, and a Shelby aluminum differential housing out back.

The hand-rolled aluminum body was built by AC Cars and is painted in Ferrari’s iconic Rossa Corsa.

In 2020 Barrett-Jackson sold 21 vehicles from Walker’s collection for $2.3 million. That auction included, amongst other vehicles, seven BMW M3’s and three motorcycles.

Walker was a true gearhead. He raced a BMW E92 ME in the Redline Time Attack Series and owned “Always Evolving”, a performance shop in Southern California.

In 2010, Walker founded “Reach Out Worldwide“, a non-profit organization that provides onsite aid to areas struck by natural disasters. Paul’s brother Cody founded the car show “Fuel Fest” in 2014 and the proceeds benefit “Reach Out Worldwide”.

Paul Walker’s Shelby Cobra Is Up For Auction

By David Castro | Feb 8, 2021