Shelby 427, 289 FIA & 289 Street Shelby GT40 MKI & MKII CSX9000, Fiber or Aluminium Shelby Continuation vehicles are genuine Shelby automobiles built from the original Shelby blueprints and officially recorded in the Shelby Registry. Continuation vs. Replica? CSX is the chassis number prefix officially used by Shelby American to identify its vehicles. Original 1960s Cobras carry CSX2000 (260/289) and CSX3000 (427) serial numbers, while modern Shelby Continuation models are assigned dedicated series such as CSX4000, CSX6000, CSX7000, CSX8000 and CSX9000. Each CSX number immediately identifies both the model and the era in which it was built. We’re here to answer any questions you may have. Simply fill out the contact form below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Gentleman Car 15 rue de la Clé The Shelby Continuation Range
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Each vehicle carries its own unique CSX chassis number and benefits from modern improvements in cooling, braking and overall reliability.
While preserving the iconic styling and driving experience of the 1960s, they offer the performance, safety and dependability expected by today’s enthusiasts.
More accessible than an original 1960s Shelby, they remain true collector cars, officially recognized and fully road legal.
Gentleman Car also provides complete vehicle sales and brokerage services, supporting clients from the initial search through to final delivery.
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What Does CSX Mean?
CSX Series
Period
Model
Description
Example
CSX2000
1962–1965
Cobra 260 & 289
The first original Shelby Cobras powered by Ford Small Block V8 engines.
CSX2000 (Prototype)
CSX3000
1965–1967
Cobra 427
The legendary Big Block Cobras equipped with the Ford 427 FE engine.
CSX3015
CSX4000
1996–2009
427 S/C Continuation
The first official generation of Shelby Continuation Cobras.
CSX4300
CSX6000
2009–Present
427 S/C Continuation
Introduced after the CSX4000 series reached the end of its numbering sequence.
CSX6123
CSX7000
2002–Present
289 FIA
Competition-spec version inspired by the FIA Cobras that raced during the 1960s.
CSX7045
CSX8000
2002–Present
289 Street
Official continuation of the road-going Shelby Cobra 289.
CSX8120
CSX9000
2009–Present
Daytona Coupe
Official Shelby Daytona Coupe Continuation series.
CSX9012
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