The Shelby 289 Cobra that Steve McQueen loved

Steve McQueen regularly drove this Shelby 289 Cobra from 1965 to 1967. He enjoyed the experience so much that he continued driving it for several months after the new owner bought it.

This Shelby, CSX2161, retains its original body and engine. However, it received a repaint to its current colors after it was bought in 2003.

Other add-ons from that caretaker included a driver’s roll bar, 15x6.5 inch FIA Halibrand wheels, a hood scoop and chrome rear quick jacks.

Find this 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster for auction at Mecum.

For reference, Hagerty currently values a 289 Cobra (with rack and pinion steering) at $790,000-$1,250,000 depending on condition–though I wouldn't be shocked if this one sold for more since McQueen's name is attached to it.

In reply to Colin Wood :

It got bid to $1.1M and didn't sell.