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The AC Cobra was an American sports car built in the 1960s. The AC Cobra was not the first car to combine a lightweight European chassis and aluminium body with a big American V8 engine, but the AC Cobra is possibly the most famous. The later, larger-engined cars are still among the highest-performing road vehicles ever sold.

The first 75 AC Cobra mark I (including the prototype) were fitted with the 260 engine (4.2 L). The remaining 51 AC Cobra Mark I models were fitted with a larger version of the Windsor Ford engine, the 289 in³ (4.7 L) V8. Toward the end of 1962, Alan Turner who was the chief engineer at AC completed a major design change of the car's front end and was able to fit it with Rack and pinion steering while still using transverse leaf springs suspension. The new AC Cobra  went into production in early 1963 and it became known as the AC Cobra Mark II. The steering rack was borrowed from the MGB while the new steering column came from the VW Beetle.
The AC Cobra Mark III was designed in cooperation with Ford in Detroit. A whole new chassis was built which featured 4" main chassis tubes (instead of 3") and coil spring suspension all around. The new AC Cobra also had wide fenders and a larger radiator opening. It was powered by the famed "side oiler" Ford 427 engine (7.0 L) developing 425 bhp and attaining a top speed of 163 mph (262 km/h) in the standard model and 485 bhp with a top speed of 180 mph in the competition and semi-competition (S.C.) models. The production of the Cobra Mark III began on January 1st 1965.

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Shelby Cobras had an extensive racing career. Shelby wanted it to be a "Corvette-Beater" and at nearly 500lbs. less than the Chevrolet Corvette, the lightweight car did just that. Although extremely successful in racing, The Shelby Cobra was a financial failure, which led Carroll Shelby to discontinue building cars in 1967

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Shelby Cobra Diecast Models / Shelby Mustang Diecast Models
1/12, 1/18, 1/24, 1/43 scale Shelby AC 427 Cobra Diecast cars models from all the top manufacturers including AutoArt, Maisto, Bauer, Bburago, Minichamps, Motor Max, GMP, Road Legends, Motor City Classics, UT Models, ERTL, Kyosho, Signature Models, Precision Miniatures, Sun Star, First Gear, Exoto,  Hotwheels, Welly, Highway 61,Greenlight, Jada Toys, Johnny Lightning, Ricko, Revell, Shelby Collectables.
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
Shelby Mustang GT 350R Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
Shelby Mustang GT 350R Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
Shelby Mustang GT 350R Diecast Model Blue 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
Shelby Mustang GT 350 Diecast Model Blue 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
Shelby Mustang GT 350R Diecast Model Blue 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
Shelby Mustang GT 350 Diecast Model Blue 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
Shelby Cobra Concept Car Diecast Model 2004 Silver 1 Of 6000 Made 1/18 Die Cast Car By Autoart
 Shelby Cobra Concept Diecast Model Blue 1/18 Die Cast Car By Hotwheels
Shelby Cobra Concept Car Diecast Model 2004 Silver 1 Of 6000 Made 1/18 Die Cast Car By Autoart
 Shelby Cobra Concept Diecast Model Blue 1/18 Die Cast Car By Hotwheels
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Diecast Model Blue 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
 Caroll Shelby Figure For 118 Diecast Cars by GMP
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Diecast Model Blue 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
Caroll Shelby Figure For 118 Diecast Cars by GMP
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C King Of Cobras With Flames 1 of 5000 Produced Diecast Car Model 1/24 by Franklin Mint Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Stars And Stripes Diecast Car Model 1/24 1 of 9500 Produced by Franklin Mint
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C King Of Cobras With Flames 1 of 5000 Produced Diecast Car Model 1/24 by Franklin Mint Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Stars And Stripes Diecast Car Model 1/24 1 of 9500 Produced by Franklin Mint
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C 6 Diecast Model Silver 1/18 Die Cast Car by Kyosho
Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car by Autoart
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C 6 Diecast Model Silver 1/18 Die Cast Car by Kyosho
Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car by Autoart
Ford Shelby Cobra GR-1 Concept Diecast Model 1/18 Blue Die Cast Car by Autoart
 1962 Shelby Cobra CSX2000 Diecast Car Model 1/24 Blue Die Cast Car by Shelby Collectibles
Ford Shelby Cobra GR-1 Concept Diecast Model 1/18 Blue Die Cast Car by Autoart
 1962 Shelby Cobra CSX2000 Diecast Car Model 1/24 Blue Die Cast Car by Shelby Collectibles
also in   Red   Yellow
1963 A.C. Cobra Roadster Top Up Red 1/18 Diecast Car Model by Exoto
1963 AC Cobra 260 50 GT Class Winner 1/18 1963 Canadian Grand Prix Ken Miles Diecast Car Model by Exoto
1963 A.C. Cobra Roadster Top Up Red 1/18 Diecast Car Model by Exoto
1963 AC Cobra 260 50 GT Class Winner 1/18 1963 Canadian Grand Prix Ken Miles Diecast Car Model by Exoto
1964 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Diecast Car Model 1/43 Blue Die Cast Car by Yat Ming 1964 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Diecast Model Blue 1/18 Die Cast Car By Yat Ming
1964 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Diecast Car Model 1/43 Blue Die Cast Car by Yat Ming
also in   Silver		 1964 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Diecast Model Blue 1/18 Die Cast Car By Yat Ming
also in   Green   Red
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Diecast Car Model 1/24 65 Blue Die Cast Car Model Pro Rodz by Maisto 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Diecast Car Model 1/24 White Die Cast Car by Maisto
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Diecast Car Model 1/24 65 Blue Die Cast Car Model Pro Rodz by Maisto
also in   Red     Black    White		 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Diecast Car Model 1/24 White Die Cast Car by Maisto
 
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Diecast Car Model 1/24 "For Sale" Rusted Version by Jada 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona 15 Diecast Car Model 1/18 Blue Die Cast Car by Yat Ming
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Diecast Car Model 1/24 "For Sale" Rusted Version by Jada
 		 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona 15 Diecast Car Model 1/18 Blue Die Cast Car by Yat Ming
 
1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Diecast Model Blue 98 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Diecast Model Red 98 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Diecast Model Blue 98 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
 		 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Diecast Model Red 98 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
 
1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Diecast Car Model 1/43 54 Blue Die Cast Car by Yat Ming 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Diecast Car Model 1/43 59 Red Die Cast Car by Yat Ming
1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Diecast Car Model 1/43 54 Blue Die Cast Car by Yat Ming
 		 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Diecast Car Model 1/43 59 Red Die Cast Car by Yat Ming
 
1965 Shelby Cobra Terlingua Racing Team Diecast Car Model 1/18 Yellow Die Cast Car by Shelby Collectibles 1965 Shelby Cobra Terlingua Racing Team Diecast Model Car Black 1/18 Die Cast Car by Shelby Collectables
1965 Shelby Cobra Terlingua Racing Team Diecast Car Model 1/18 Yellow Die Cast Car by Shelby Collectibles
 		 1965 Shelby Cobra Terlingua Racing Team Diecast Model Car Black 1/18 Die Cast Car by Shelby Collectables
 
1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C 98 Aluminum Diecast Car Model 1/24 1 of 1966 Produced by Franklin Mint 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Blue 1 of 2500 Produced Diecast Car Model 1/24 by Franklin Mint
1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C 98 Aluminum Diecast Car Model 1/24 1 of 1966 Produced by Franklin Mint 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Blue 1 of 2500 Produced Diecast Car Model 1/24 by Franklin Mint
1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Supersnake Blue 1 of 5000 Produced Diecast Car Model 1/24 by Franklin Mint 1966 Shelby Cobra Super Snake Diecast Car Model 1/18 Blue Die Cast Car by Shelby Collectables
1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Supersnake Blue 1 of 5000 Produced Diecast Car Model 1/24 by Franklin Mint 1966 Shelby Cobra Super Snake Diecast Car Model 1/18 Blue Die Cast Car by Shelby Collectables
 
1966 Shelby GT 350h Diecast Model Black Hertz 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables 1966 Shelby Cobra GT350 Diecast Model Red Chrome 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectable
1966 Shelby GT 350h Diecast Model Black Hertz 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectables
 		 1966 Shelby Cobra GT350 Diecast Model Red Chrome 1/18 Die Cast Car By Shelby Collectable
 
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