Movie: The Love Bug 1968 A 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 (CSX2203) was featured in the 1968 movie “Love Bug” and raced against the VW “Herbie” at Riverside International Raceway in the movie. Ernie Nagamatsu is the 2nd owner and the CSX2203 has been racing in “Historic” racing continuously since 1984, starting at Riverside International Raceway. The Cobra was raced for over 20 … [Read more...] about 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 CSX2203 vs The Love Bug
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Bill Cosby 200 MPH – Shelby Cobra Super Snake (CSX3303)
CSX3303 is one of two 427 Super Snake Cobras ever built, alongside CSX3015. Shelby American retained the chassis as a promotional 427 street car before converting it to Super Snake configuration in 1967 and selling it to entertainer Bill Cosby. The car's continuous history ended when later owner Tony Maxey drove it off a cliff and into the Pacific Ocean. Fast facts One of two … [Read more...] about Bill Cosby 200 MPH – Shelby Cobra Super Snake (CSX3303)
1966 Shelby Cobra vs 1974 Ferrari Daytona
Movie: Gumball Rally '76 The Gumball Rally is a 1976 film about a coast-to-coast road race. The Cobras used in the filming (main car and a backup) were serial numbers CSX3255 and CSX3243. The movie was inspired by the actual Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash run held by Brock Yates that inspired several other movies, like Cannonball with David … [Read more...] about 1966 Shelby Cobra vs 1974 Ferrari Daytona
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Replica (VSE) vs 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6
Movie: Bad Boys '95 Bit of trivia....the Cobra that spins out at the end of the movie "Bad Boys" is a VSE Replica. They had 2 "Cobras" for the filming, one was a trailer queen, but for the high speed spin, they had a VSE replica by Herb & Matt Adams. Adams sold upgrade parts via mail order to customers, and also built outstanding replicas at his Very Special Engineering … [Read more...] about 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Replica (VSE) vs 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6
1964 Shelby Daytona Cobra coupe (CSX2287) vs The Monkeemobile
CSX2287 is the prototype Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, and the only one of the six Daytona Coupes built in the United States. The car raced at Daytona, Sebring, Spa, Reims, and the Bonneville Salt Flats before falling into Phil Spector's brief ownership in 1966, then disappeared from the public record by the mid-1970s. It reemerged in 2001 in a California rental storage unit and … [Read more...] about 1964 Shelby Daytona Cobra coupe (CSX2287) vs The Monkeemobile
1966 Shelby Cobra 427 “Super Snake” CSX3015
CSX3015 is one of two 427 Super Snake Cobras ever built. Originally delivered as a 427 Competition roadster and sent on a 1965 European promotional tour, it was converted in 1967 into the street-legal Semi-Competition spec that defined the Super Snake designation. It sold at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale in 2007 for $5,500,000. Fast facts One of two 427 Super Snake Cobras ever … [Read more...] about 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 “Super Snake” CSX3015
1962 Shelby Cobra 260 CSX2000
CSX2000 is the prototype Shelby Cobra, completed in February 1962 when Carroll Shelby and Dean Moon installed a Ford 260 cubic inch V8 into a motorless AC chassis at Moon's Southern California shop. It is the only Cobra ever built by Shelby American with inboard rear disc brakes, and it remained in single ownership for over five decades, offered at auction from the Carroll … [Read more...] about 1962 Shelby Cobra 260 CSX2000
1964 Shelby Cobra 289 CSX2216
CSX2216 Vehicle Information and History: CSX 2216 is an iconic AC Cobra with a fascinating history that dates back to October 1963. Originally invoiced by AC Cars Limited, the body of CSX 2216 was finished in white with red trim and shipped to Shelby American, Inc. in Venice, California. The car was equipped with a 271 hp, 289 cu. in. … [Read more...] about 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 CSX2216
Complete List of Cobra Replica Rollers
The Turnkeys Several manufacturers offer Cobra replicas in what is known as turnkey or “turnkey-minus” form. These replicas are all built, painted, wired, have completed interiors, and only require careful installation of an engine and transmission and final fitment of the necessary wiring. These replica Cobras are for enthusiasts who aren’t inclined to build a car of their … [Read more...] about Complete List of Cobra Replica Rollers