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The Warner Bros. lease, Les Lindley’s early semi-competition conversion, and the retained 1975 paperwork give this street-specification Mark III a documented film history rather than a movie-themed presentation.

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One of approximately 260 street-specification Mark III Shelby Cobras produced
Semi-competition specification conversion early in life by collector Les Lindley
Mechanical refurbishment by McCluskey Ltd. and Maeco Motorsports
Display at Petersen Automotive Museum’s “Cars of Film & Television” exhibit from 2023 to 2025
Equipped with four-speed manual transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, and staggered-width 15" Halibrand-style wheels

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Car underwent nose repairs and repaint in dark blue after filming before recent repaint
Stored for over three decades prior to 2010, raising questions about continuous maintenance

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