Hank Williams, “The Snake Charmer,” bought this Shelby 289 Cobra new. However, it wasn’t an easy sale.
Williams was a WWII hero, medical professional, jazz musician and sports car racer. He had an Austin-Healey, but wanted something faster, like a Corvette. However, being a Bla…
Love the story that accompanies this Cobra. Yeah, it's a Cobra, but I'd say a good part of the value is that story.
Cool beans!
Sold for $2,287,500. That's nearly double what Hagerty values a Cobra of that vintage at in #1 condition ($1,250,000).
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