Model Talk - Shelby
Clash of the Titans
Ferrari 250 GTO vs. Shelby Cobra vs. Jaguar E-Type in 1960s Racing
Developing the 1:8 Shelby Cobra
“Let’s create a 1:8 scale model Cobra! It’s never been done before!”
How the Cobra got its Stripes
When we first set eyes on the Cobra 427 S/C, we were in love. That’s pretty much how we choose our models. If we love them, we know you’ll love them. But there’s always a period of questioning that comes after that initial ‘love at first sight’ moment: could we do anything better?
Story of the Shelby Super Snake
In 2019, the 1967 GT500 Shelby Super Snake made history, and not for the first time. Selling for $2.2M at Mecum’s Kissimmee auction, it became the world’s most expensive Mustang, beating its own record that it had set six years prior, having gone under the hammer in 2013 and fetching $1.3M.