'Flip-Top' Shelby Cobra headed for auction block

Bidders who make the trip to RM Auctions' Arizona sale in January will have the chance to buy the "Flip-Top" 1964 Shelby Cobra 427 prototype. The car is noted for its forward-hinged hood and rear-hinged deck.

Race driver Ken Miles led the design, build and development of the unique car, which carries serial number CSX 2196. During the 1960s, the car was raced at Riverside, Nassau and Sebring. It has since been run in several historic races, including Monterey and the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The car is painted in its original color of Guardman Blue, with white stripes and a black interior.

RM's Automobiles of Arizona event is scheduled for Jan. 22 at the Biltmore Resort in Phoenix. Go to www.rmauctions.com for more info on the event.

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