Shelby americans las vegas location is continuing normal operations for manufacturing, vehicle sales, and ecommerce. The first cobra was featured on the cover of sports car graphic in the may 1962 issue. From driver to pit crew, now you can look like we do at the track with our 2020 pit crew polo. Find original shelby cobra race cars and replicas, superformance, backdraft, rea and factory five. From nascar to nhra, this shirt is what the pros wear to stay dry and comfortable all day long. Ron pratte put the car up for auction at the barrettjackson event in. Emblem with heat seal backing that can be ironed onto the garments. Most of the 427s have been produced as street cars 260 examples but shelby offered a competition package for owners with racing aspirations and semicompetition package for people who wanted a street car which they could race from time. In 2014, shelby american announced a limited edition production of 50 cars for the 50th anniversary of the original 427 shelby cobra. Dec 23, 20 ford shelby cobra embroidered iron on hat jacket patch badge mustang new racing ebay stay safe and healthy. Three factory team cars were built specifically for the 24 hours of le mans race in france. Shelby cobra smoking the tires with carroll shelby s signature on a black 100% cotton tshirt. Designated cobra le mans, these three cars had more than 40 modifications that set them apart from standard racing.
Shelby snake logo on a heather navy 100% cotton tshirt. These modifications to the original ac cobra 427 mod have been approved by the original builder meco and pankykapus he deserves tremendous credit for such a stellar mod. Although the first batch of shelby cobra road cars were powered by fords 260 cu in. Additional interviews with cobra daytona coupe designer peter brock, legendary racer dan. The backdraft roadster has been extensively developed and refined over many years as a race proven, high performance sports car. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Csx 2000 remained in shelbys ownership until his 2012 death, and with his family afterwards. Ac classic cars shelby cobra for sale car and classic. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. By the end of the year, with the addition of the mustang gt350, 427 cobra, and ford gt programs, shelby american was forced to move to a much larger 96,000 squarefoot, 12acre facility on. Discover the mkiii relive the golden era of the nostalic sixties. This is one of the nicest and accurate kit for a 1964 shelby cobra and built to race model specifications. Built from shelbys competition production line, these were purposeful race cars that were prepared at the last minute for the road. The ac cobra, sold as the shelby cobra in the united states, is a britishamerican sports car with a ford v8 engine, produced intermittently in both the uk and the us since 1962. Shelby cobra racing sports car patch mustang models and cobra club pin. Nov 15, 2019 alongside christian bale and matt damon, one of the stars of the new ford v ferrari movie is the ford gt40, the iconic race car built by carroll shelby and driven by ken miles at the 1966 24 hours. The ford shelby cobra concept was a continuation of fords effort to bring back the retro sports cars that had been successful in the 1960s, including the ford gt40 and the fifth generation ford mustang. This marketplace featured listing is a 1965 shelby cobra in henderson, nevada. The new cobra was finished as seen today, sporting a classic silver metallic exterior over the.
The engine is a small block 427 windsor ford racing engine pushing out 535 h. This original shelby cobra 427 should fetch millions at. Cobra shelby mustang ford car older logo t shirts cc08 iron on patches. Cobra carroll shelby 427 motorsport rennsport ac cars patch sew iron on embroidered 4. They were carroll shelby s original employees at his first race shop, which operated in venice, california from 1962 to 1967. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The superformance mkiii is the only cobra replica built under license from carroll shelby licensing inc. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 18 shelby cobra models nationwide. It is a universal part that has no specific application. An american automotive designer, racing driver and entrepreneur, carroll shelby was best known for his involvement with the ac cobra and later with mustangbased performance cars build in partnership with ford motor company. Ford cobra shelby mustang coupe gt500 logo racing jacket tshirt patch sew iron on embroidered badge emblem sign size 3width x 3height by hjr shop 4. History of the shelby cobra shelby cobra hemmings motor news.
Tshirts, polo shirts, caps, long sleeve denim shirts, twill dress shirts, ladies vneck shirts and jackets. One of the most iconic american cars of all time, the shelby cobra, came to be in 1962 when carroll shelby combined fordmade v8 engines with britishdesigned ac ace bodies. Among shelby s first workers was a team of talented drivers including ken miles and bob bondurant, famous aerodynamicist peter brock, designer of the cobra daytona. We drag race a new and classic ford shelby mustang gt500 to. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Shelby kit cars and replicas for sale classics on autotrader. Aug 10, 2012 1966 shelby cobra 427 roadster427500 hp v8 with a 4speed transmission. Discover the mkii modeled after the original gt40 that beat ferrari in the grueling le mans 24 hour race. This is what our team wears at the track and they are amazing. Give your car an authentic look with this vin plate for your shelby american cobra. Of all the cobra variants the 427 semicompetition or sc is the most desirable series.
This original shelby cobra 427 should fetch millions at auction jeff glucker january 4, 2018 comment now. Team victories also included the famous ford gt40 123 finish at le mans in 1966. If you cant find what you are looking for on our website, dont hesitate to contact us. So, in 1964, shelby started working on shelby cobra 427, an even more extreme version powered by a monstrous ford big block 7 litre engine with around 450 bhp and over 600 nm of torque. With all this commotion about the original ac moorebodied, ford bigblocked roadster, lets take a look at the history of the shelby cobra is sure is a oneina million or car. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1965 shelby cobra.
It was insane to put this kind of power in such a light car, but shelby was not the guy who cared about sanity of his vehicles. Ac cars agreed, and it was up to carroll to find an engine. Ford cobra shelby mustang coupe gt500 logo racing jacket tshirt patch sew iron on embroidered badge emblem sign size 3width x 3height by. It is in mint shape with a v8 from a 91 gt mustang. Whether adding it to a hat, jacket or shirt, this iron on or sew on patch is sure to add some shelby style to your wardrobe. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. In september 1961, american auto designer carroll shelby sent a letter to british auto maker ac asking for a rolling chassis, modified to accept an american. This 1963 factory team cobra le mans roadster was the first cobra to draw blood in the famous cobraferrari wars of the 1960s. Our selection of classic mustang parts and accessories is one of the largest in the country. In 2008, joe had the car completely dismantled and the body stripped to bare metal by sandersons of dallas. This absolutely beautiful, well maintained, 427sc cobra replica has only 19,000 miles.
The iconic shelby cobra based on the britishbuilt ac ace roadster first left carroll shelbys shop in 1962 with a 4. We work with our customers to turn their ideas into embroidered designs on a full range of products, and we do a lot of custom work for a wide range of organizations and products. The legendary shelby cobra video features an interview with the man who started it all, carroll shelby. Were the home for all your patch and custom embroidery needs, including embroidered apparel, patches, hats, and much more. Carroll shelby himself was already a lemans winning race car driver, and the 289 cobra forged his reputation as a worldclass manufacturer of sports cars as well. The mkii is designed to emulate the original cobra 289.
Designed with the help of shelbys grandson aaron, the twowheeled cobra hews closely to the original cars race ready aesthetic. The real shelby cobra is back, and better than ever. Any cars manufactured from 1962 to 1968 are welcome. The stick on plaque has black and red lettering on silver background. Also find shelby mustang muscle cars linked here below. One of the most original and unmolested of all the famed shelby cobra 289 race cars, csx 2557 is in exceptional, meticulously maintained condition today, an example that exhibits nearly a half. The shelby american racing team, working with ford and led by carroll shelby, achieved impressive results in the mid 1960s with numerous factory sponsored cars and drivers. One of the most original and unmolested of all the famed shelby cobra 289 race cars, csx 2557 is in exceptional, meticulously maintained condition today. With just 65 miles on the clock, the next steward of this shelbybuilt continuation is like getting the car brand new. Shelby gt500 plaque this is a ford shelby gt500 plaque. A family friend owns a cobra replica i could be wrong here, but i believe that you can tell its a replica because of its dual roll bars instead of a single one as found in the original in the classic blue with white racing stripes. Then take the new data, texture, ui, and sfx files from my latest 1. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping.
A history of the ac shelby cobra backdraft racing blog. History of the shelby mustangs mustang monthly magazine. Mike knew that looking like a winning crew was the first step in. With 60s styling and the use of a modern independent suspension it p.
Asa american speed association racing 3 12 round embroidered patch never used. The csx4000 series was shelby americans answer to the growing number of kitcar replicas in the marketplace. Between 1962 and 1968, shelby built 654 smallblock cobras and 350 bigblock models. The original cobra 427 was made from 1965 to 1967 and in that period shelby produced 348 copies. Let everyone know where you stand with this cobra snake shelby patch. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In early 1967, based on the recommendation of fred goodell, a ford engineer who had joined shelby american, the 427 went back in for about the last four dozen cars. Replica ford gt40 used in ford v ferrari movie to roll across. Shelby cobra replica funny story about the shelby cobra. If you have the balls, this car is a blast stroker 427 side oiler big block with 4 speed top loader tranny and salsberry rear end.
Embroidered apparel, custom embroidery shelby patch company. Still wearing its original paint, the cobra was offered for sale online in 2007 when joe mcmurrey purchased it for his superb shelbythemed collection. It was a busy spring with the boys assembling the essentials for the race team, as the cobra would arrive sometime in midsummer. A year later, ac cars started to build the prototype for the very first ac shelby cobra car. The legendary shelby cobra has been reborn as a speedy. Black hat with red and black embroidered 427 cobras. Vintage 1967 shelby cobra vs challenger hellcat drag race. Ford cobra shelby mustang coupe gt500 logo racing jacket tshirt patch sew iron on embroidered badge emblem sign size 3width x 3height by hjr shop.
The shelby issued statement of origin lists performance auto group llc of summit, nj, as the original purchaser. The original shelby cobra for sale has a history that starts in england and ends in the united states, beginning with a letter from carroll shelby asking ac cars to create a car he could fit a v8 engine into. Legendary race driver carroll shelby built the original cobra in 1962 in a small garage in santa fe and it is that very car that will go under the. View high resolution photos full bodyoff concours restoration by canepa one of 359 original shelby 427 cobras saac registry documented cobra original sunburst wheels 427cubic inch sideoiler v8 engine rebuilt by roush performance 4speed manual transmission only 11,360 original miles powerful, lightweight, and an american icon, the shelby 427 cobra was the. Csx4945 check out this amazing 1965 shelby cobra csx.
Ford shelby cobra 1965 vinyl sticker car decal old car retro car vintage car ford cobra shelby cobra vintage car decal car sticker garage artideadecal 4. In 1965, the cobras captured the world manufacturers championship. Ready to be stamped with your own chassis and engine numbers. The last 427, csx3360, left the shelby american plant in october 1967. The csx4000 series 427 sc cobra from shelby american improves on everything the 1965 model was famous for. Csx4942 was completed at the shelby american plant in november of 2007, near the end of the shelby continuation series cobra production, as a 427 sc model with fiberglass bodywork. Shelby cobra classics for sale classics on autotrader.