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Cobra sells for $134k at Barrett-Jackson auction — PHOTOS

A 427 Shelby Cobra waits behind the stage during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Visitors look at a Concept Sky Commuter Aircraft during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

A Cadillac 355 A V8 Convertible sits ready for auction during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Spectators and bidders watch as cars are auctioned off during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

A sold sticker is seen on the winshield of a car during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Cars are lined up backstage for auction during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

A 427 Shelby Cobra sits backstage during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Cars are prepped for auction during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Mike Mulcahy admires cars lined up for auction during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Mike Mulcahy admires cars lined up for auction during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

A temporary plate is seen on a 427 Shelby Cobra during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Gary Farrell admires a 1953 Porsche 356 in the staging area during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

A 427 Shelby Cobra pulls out of the staging area during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

A 1953 Porsche 356 rolls to the auction block during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

A 427 Shelby Cobra is pushed toward the stage during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

A 427 Shelby Cobra is rolled across the stage during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

The hood ornament of a Cadillac 355 A V8 Convertible is seen during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

A t-shirt is shown in one of the gift shops during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Peter Borse, left, and Stephanie Borse look at merchandise for sale during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Hats are seem in one of the gift shops during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Sandra Watkins takes a photo during the Barrett-Jackson car auction inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Daniel Clark/Las Vegas Review-Journal

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September 27, 2015 - 11:33 am

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