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Race day in the pits at Road America. Rollie Stephensen and his 1965 Cobra in the foreground. CSX2032 is behind him. Ressman and Hansen split driving duties that day. Hansen logged the fastest time for a Cobra that day.
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CSX2032, April, 1978. Just returned from Bill Murray's Longmont, CO. restoration shop.
CSX2032
CSX2032 In 1976
LEGENDARY LANCE REVENTLOW
SHELBY COBRA CSX2032
GETS HOLLYWOOD STAR TREATMENT
After 58 yrs. A HISTORY MYSTERY has been solved about COBRA CSX2032.
A five year gap in the whereabouts of CSX2032 has been solved. After the car was ordered, built and delivered in Jan of 1963 to Lance Reventlow it disappeared. 5 years went by until it popped up at SCU Lotus Central Foreign Cars in Michigan.
Not only has the history gap figured out, but it was found out that the car played a pivotal role in the startup of Carroll Shelby's Cobra Manufacturing plant Shelby American. Without CSX2032 and Lance Reventlow we may not have Cobras and Shelbys today.
After years of talk about making a movie or documentary about the life of Lance Reventlow, is now becoming a reality. A feature length documentary about the life of Lance Reventlow and his involvement with Carroll Shelby and the SHELBY COBRA CSX 2032 car is in the works. A world wide well known Hollywood production company will be the producers of "Legendary Lance Reventlow Cobra CSX2032".
We have a contract in hand and will share with serious buyers only. Feature full length film documentary is not included in the price of the car. That option is offered to the buyer through the production company.
History of sales for the top Cobras. CSX2000, $13,750,000, Sold Aug 2016.
Carroll Shelby's personal 1965 427 Cobra Roadster sold on Jan 2021 for $5.94 Million 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake-Barrett-Jackson Sold March 27 2021 for $5 Million
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Works
$4,130,000 USD | Sold
United States | Monterey, California
13 August 2021
Chassis No.
Documents
CSX 2129
US Title
CSX2032 is one of the last Legendary Special Significant Cobra that is for sale.
Ownership of The Lance Reventlow COBRA by Lance has been verified by his best friend Bruce Kessler. After a serious crash at the 1959 Examiner Grand Prix at Pomona, California, he spent days in a coma. Soon after, he retired from racing.
Kessler came back to California and became a film and television director. He directed many television films and series. One of his earliest efforts was a short film he directed on the Scarab race car for his friend Lance Reventlow called The Sound of Speed. As a film and television director, some his credits include Angels from Hell, The Monkees, The Flying Nun, Mission: Impossible, It Takes a Thief, Marcus Welby, M.D., The Rockford Files, McCloud, CHiPs, The Greatest American Hero, The A-Team, Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer, Hunter and Renegade, his last directing credit.
The Lance Reventlow Cobra is a true 1 of 1 with all competition and touring options factory installed. This is one of the most documented and collectible Cobras in the world now offered for sale and verified by Ned Scudder. Great opportunity to own a rare piece of Shelby American History combined with American Race History. CSX2032 is a Blue Chip Investment Car that will rise greatly due to the long awaited documentary and Movie.
SHELBY COBRA CSX2032
On Friday, Aug.19, 2016 in Monterey, California, the most coveted, historic, and most valuable American Sports Car crossed the auction block. It set a US Record for $13,750,000. It was Carroll Shelby's CSX2000 which started it all, "the first Cobra". Without CSX2000, it's probably a good bet, there would be no Shelby's today. It's probably another good bet, that without the help of the original owner this Cobra CSX2032, (the legendary "Lance Reventlow"), there may not have been any more Cobra's made after CSX2000.
Gone but not forgotten a NEWLY DISCOVERED check proves that Lance Reventlow put Carroll Shelby in business in Aug of 1962, (2 months before the Cuban Missile Crisis) making him forever a part of SHELBY American History.
Legendary Lance Reventlow Cobra - CSX2032.com
I am surprised that the story of Lance Reventlow has not been made into a Hollywood movie. It has all of the elements of a blockbuster: Rich mother (in her time one of the wealthiest women of the world), one race car driving stepfather (also a prince), and another stepfather, movie star named Cary Grant.
Lance Reventlow's Scarab Grant remained friends with Lance after the divorce from Lance’s mother, Barbara Hutton, the heiress to the Woolworth (the WalMart of it’s day) fortune. Reventlow’s father was a count. His other stepfather was a prince. Lance inherited the count title.
Lance Graf von Haugwitz-Hardenberg-Reventlow, (February 24, 1936 – July 24, 1972) was a British-born American entrepreneur, racing driver and heir to the Woolworth fortune. Reventlow was the only child of heiress Barbara Hutton and her second husband Count Kurt Haugwitz-Hardenberg-Reventlow. His stepfathers included actor Cary Grant and Prince Igor Troubetzkoy.
LANCE REVENTLOW EARLY YEARS
Lance Haugwitz-Hardenberg-Reventlow was the only child of Danish nobleman Count Kurt Haugwitz-Hardenberg-Reventlow and American socialite Barbara Hutton. Hutton had inherited the Woolworth department store fortune and was then one of the wealthiest women in the world. Reventlow was born at Winfield House in London, restored by his mother and named for her grandfather Frank Winfield Woolworth. Reventlow's birth was difficult and his mother almost died during his delivery. As a child, he struggled with respiratory problems and was asthmatic.
RACING CAREER
In 1948, at age 12, Reventlow was introduced to the world of Grand Prix motor racing when his mother married Prince Igor Troubetzkoy, who won the Targa Florio that year. In his teenage years, Reventlow's money afforded him the latest in exotic cars, which led to his involvement in motor racing.
In Hollywood, Reventlow became friends with fellow auto enthusiast James Dean and competed in club events around California. On September 30, 1955, he was one of the last people to speak to Dean when they met on their way to an auto race in Salinas, California. Reventlow said he had coffee with Dean at a restaurant approximately thirty minutes before Dean was killed in an automobile accident near Cholame, California while driving his Porsche 550 Spyder.
Reventlow began his racing career in America in the mid-1950s, initially with a Mercedes before moving to an 1100cc Cooper in 1956. The next year he went to Europe to buy a Maserati, which he crashed heavily at Snetterton, escaping unhurt. He also briefly drove a Cooper Formula 2 car, before returning to the United States. His best friend Bruce Kessler, Lance and Warren Olsen came up with the idea to build the SCARAB, along with Ken Miles. Bruce said that Ken Miles put the GT40 on the table for them to consider. Lance and Bruce decided to go with the SCARB, Bruce said in hindsight that was a big mistake, they should have built the GT 40 instead. Lance then set up his own company in Venice, California, to construct Chevrolet-powered race cars he named Scarab with Phil Remington as chief engineer. Along with hired driver Chuck Daigh, the two were initially successful in racing. They won the majority of major sports car events they entered, often in competition with the Cunningham team of Lister Jaguars. Reventlow had looked at buying a Lister Jaguar, but thought that he could build a better car. Daigh drove a Scarab to victory in the 1958 Riverside International Grand Prix in California, beating a field of international race car teams, including the world-famous race car driver Phil Hill and the
Ferrari Team. Carroll Shelby drove a Scarab to first place at Continental Divide Raceways in Castle Rock in Douglas County, Colorado, where he broke a course record.
His racing team was much talked about for having built the first Formula One race car in America. Shifting operations overseas to Britain, Reventlow's team had little success racing the Scarab cars in Formula One against the new rear-engine race cars. He went back to the drawing board and built a competitive prototype Scarab rear-engined car, but had become less interested in racing before its testing was complete. In 1962, after pressures for a divorce by JILL ST JOHN, Reventlow shut down the operation, flipped the keys to his good friend Carroll then leased the California facilities to Shelby lock stock and barrel, and quit auto racing altogether.
Reventlow's organization had constructed a total of eight Scarabs during its existence. In a 1971 interview, Reventlow confirmed that three front-engined Chevy-powered sports cars, three front-engined formula cars, one rear-engined formula car and one rear-engined sports car were built. Two of the front-engined formula cars were powered by Reventlow-commissioned engines drawn up by American racing engine designer Leo Goossen to Reventlow's specifications, while the third car was powered by a Goossen-designed and engineered Offenhauser engine. The rear-engined formula was powered by a modified Buick power plant; this engine and the suspension/brake package were taken from this car and used on the rear-engined sports car, the last F1 Scarab built.
After Lance decided to build his own car, namely the F1 Scarab. The F1 Scarab was engineered and produced by the Who's Who of the United States racing world in the late 1950's. Lance used many of the same people who would later work with Carroll Shelby. Carroll Shelby also won at least one race driving a F1 Scarab.
Road and Track Magazine wrote about the F1 Scarab Mark ll in the February 1959 issue where they reported that it went from 0-60 in 4.2 seconds: reached 161 MPH in one, and 174 MPH in another car on the straight at the Riverside race track. They called the F1 Scarab "the most potent sports racing car in the world".
LANCE REVENTLOW PERSONAL LIFE
At the age of 21, Reventlow was given the choice between becoming an American, Danish or British citizen. He chose American citizenship, saying, "I thought it over for a full 20 seconds. "At 21 he inherited 25 Million in 1957. His combined worth was said to be 100 Million. That's almost a Billion in today's money.
On March 24, 1960, Reventlow married actress Jill St. John in San Francisco. They separated in October 1962. St. John filed for divorce on October 2, 1963, citing extreme cruelty; she stated that Reventlow called her "stupid and incompetent" in front of others and bullied her into taking part in dangerous sports. Their divorce was granted on October 30, 1963.
On November 6, 1964, Reventlow married ex-Mouseketeer Cheryl Holdridge in a lavish ceremony in Hollywood before 600 guests. Reventlow's mother, Barbara Hutton, could not attend the wedding because of illness but gave the couple a $500,000, five-bedroom home set on 21 acres in Benedict Canyon.
In 1972, Reventlow was seeking real-estate developers as partners to build a ski resort in Aspen, Colorado, where he had a home. He was an experienced pilot, with thousands of hours, rated fully for IFR on multi-engine planes, but on July 24, 1972 Reventlow was a passenger, scouting locations for real estate in a Cessna 206. The pilot was an inexperienced 27-year-old student who flew into a blind canyon and stalled the aircraft while trying to turn around. The plane plunged to the ground, killing all aboard.
LEGENDS LIVE FOREVER
Due to the recent enormous success of the movie FORD VS FERRARI, there has been a renewed new interest in Collector Cars worldwide. No longer are the Baby Boomer Generation the only ones interested in the collector car market. That market is growing and continuing to grow with 16-80 plus year olds.
There was a recent sale of Carroll Shelby's personal 1965 Cobra for 5.94 Million including auction fees.
And even more recent on March 27, 2021
SOLD! - Carroll Shelby's Super Snake - BARRETT-JACKSON 2021 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION CSX 3015 hammered for an incredible $5 MILLION!
Ownership of The Lance Reventlow COBRA by Lance has been verified by his best friend Bruce Kessler. The Lance Reventlow Cobra is a true 1 of 1 with all competition and touring options factory installed. This is one of the most documented and collectible Cobras to be offered for sale and verified by Ned Scudder. Great opportunity to own a rare piece of Shelby American History combined with American Race History. CSX2032 was in storage and rarely driven after it was built from January 1963 until it was sold to SCU LOTUS CENTRAL FOREIGN CARS in Michigan.
Truly a museum piece rich in history and importance that Carroll Shelby built for his friend and financer Lance Reventlow.
Imagine what it would be like if you could put the key in the door of a fully functional car manufacturing plant with furnished office, parts department, machinery, tools, one of the best racing engineers in the world and other personnel ready to go. That's the opportunity Lance Reventlow made to his close friend Carroll Shelby.
As Carroll Shelby was getting ready to start production of the Shelby Cobra, Lance Reventlow was closing down Reventlow Automobiles Incorporated (RAI), the builder of the legendary Scarab Sports Racer. A deal was struck between Reventlow and Shelby. Now Shelby had a plant to build his Cobra's; RAI's former manufacturing facility at 1042 Princeton Dr., Venice, California. Shelby also hired master fabricator Phil Remington from RAI and also acquired a 1956 Fiat Series 306/2 Grand Prix transporter, that was used by Reventlow. Shelby leased the building from 1962-1967. During that time he won the 1965 World Sports Car Championship, beating Ferrari, the only American car manufacturer to do so.
Now you can own a piece of American Automotive History and the prestige it immediately brings from he Car Collector World. Finally after years of talk, there is high level Hollywood Producers now looking at the reality of making that long awaited movie about Lance Reventlow and his cars, "The Hollywood Racer".
SHELBY COBRA CSX2032
On Friday, Aug.19, 2016 in Monterey, California, the most coveted, historic, and most valuable American Sports Car crossed the auction block. It set a US Record for $13,750,000.It was Carroll Shelby's CSX2000 which started it all, "the first Cobra". Without CSX2000, it's probably a good bet, there would be no Shelby's today. It's probably another good bet, that without the help of the original owner this Cobra CSX2032, (the legendary "Lance Reventlow"), there may not have been anymore Cobra's made after CSX2000. Newly discovered documents about Lance Reventlow will be seen publicly soon. It proves why he was so important to the success of the Shelby Cobra and Shelby American.
As Carroll Shelby was getting ready to start production of the Shelby Cobra, Lance Reventlow was closing down Reventlow Automobiles Incorporated (RAI), the builder of the legendary Scarab Sports Racer. A deal was struck between Reventlow and Shelby, now Shelby had a plant to build his Cobra's, RAI's former manufacturing facility at 1042 Princeton Dr, Venice California. Shelby also hired master fabricator Phil Remington from RAI and also acquired a 1956 Fiat Series 306/2 Grand Prix transporter. that was used by Reventlow. Shelby leased the building from 1962-1967, during that time he won the 1965 World Sports Car Championship, beating Ferrari, the only American car manufacturer to do so.
CSX2032 has quickly become one of the most talked about Cobras on the planet. The recently discovered glamor history and controversy surrounding CSX2032 is a muddled combination of speculation, untruths, half truths and facts. This is the real story of CSX2032, backed by actual period documentation, prior owner statements, current owner disclosures, never before seen SAAC documentation, and chassis documentation. This Cobra is a legitimate piece of American Muscle Car History, and the story can now be told, with the respect that CSX2032 deserves. There were only 998 true original Cobras manufactured in the Sixties. Only 73 were fitted with 260 Cu. In. engines. CSX 2000 was the prototype chassis. CSX 2032 is the 32nd scheduled Cobra for manufacture, and one of only 73 produced with the 260 Hi-Po engine.
When the cloud is lifted, it becomes crystal clear that this special Cobra has now become one of the most rare and documented examples ever manufactured.
NOTE: Before continuing this article, we feel it is vital to dispel some myths concerning Shelby Cobras in general. Many uninformed car enthusiasts believe that these Cobras are all untouched, original, unmolested cars. While we do not deny that pristine, original Cobras exist today, these examples are few and far between. The truth is, most of the existing cars have been upgraded, altered, repainted, rebuilt, parts replaced, engines changed, etc.
When the Shelby Cobra was first manufactured, fast automobile enthusiastsnationwide were mesmerized by this new model. The vehicles were purchased, raced at road courses, circle tracks, and drag strips across the country. They were also driven hard on the street and enjoyed by their owners. Remember, these vehicles were just hot rods back in the day. Owners raced them, changed them, wrecked them, and abused them.
Cobras, like all rare and desirable high level collectible vehicles, did not become seven figure investments until the Classic Car hobby developed and matured. The value of a Shelby Cobra is determined by the following factors: Documentation, supporting historical paperwork, ownership history, racing history, production numbers, condition, original body, and original chassis. The minuscule total production run of the CSX Cobras dictates that any of these vehicles has great value. However, certain examples have significantly more value. Shelby Cobra CSX2032 is one of these examples. The following examination of all known true information on CSX2032 will dispel all rumor, innuendo, falsehoods, and outright fabrications concerning this extremely rare automobile. Below are race photos first time made public, race history for CSX2032 was not know until now.
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CSX2032, just after Bill Murray restoration was completed. Michigan International Speedway, Memorial Day weekend 1978. First in class. Second overall to a Sunbeam Tiger in full race trim.
CSX2032 at Second Annual Midwest Shelby Invitational at Road America. Early summer, 1977. A rainy Saturday for the car show.
You can also reach this website through LanceReventlow.com
LANCE REVENTLOW UPDATE: #26 and #28 Reventlow F1 Scarab Race Cars up for auction.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/03/motorsport/motor-racing-scarab-auction-bonhams/index.html
Last CSX2032 race photos at an Autocross at Waukesha Technical College. Summer of 1978. Hansen won first place.
Rockford Speedway 1977
LEGENDARY LANCE REVENTLOW
COBRA
Bill Hansen behind the wheel of CSX2032 at Black Hawk Farms, late summer of 1977. Hansen took first place.
CSX2032 at an Autocross at Rockford Speedway. Course combined the banked oval and the figure 8 in the infield. Hansen won first place. Late summer, 1977. Notice the Mecum banner, this was Dana Mecum's Fathers Dealership back in the day.
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