Carrera DIGITAL 132 Shelby Cobra 289 “No. 11”
Item No. 20030717
While researching online, I came across a 2011 auction in England where an original Shelby American Racing Team car, a 1963 Cobra 289, was auctioned for $2 million. The owner had purchased the car 43 years earlier for $4,200…not a bad increase in value, I'd say.
The Shelby Cobra, the 289 version with a 4.7-liter V-8 engine, and the 427 version with a 7.1-liter engine, even won the World Sports Car Championship in 1965, but the simultaneous introduction of a speed limit on American highways caused sales to collapse, and production was discontinued in 1968.
I couldn't find a photo of the model's paintwork, but the paintwork and colors basically correspond to those of 1960s sports cars.
The paintwork is clean and crisply defined at the edges. The clear coat is even and flawless.
The front axle is not a continuous design. The independent suspension has no discernible disadvantages for me on this model; both axle sections run well.
The rear axle is straight and rotates smoothly in the pinions. The rims also show no imbalance. The tires sit neatly on the rims, but can be removed easily. Anyone planning to drive the Cobra in tough racing conditions should consider gluing the tires.
Without magnets, you should at least refinish the edges. Caution is advised here, as the tires don't really have much material to sand.
The Cobra is well-known for its fast and agile handling. However, the narrow track shouldn't be forgotten; the Cobra excels in races with similar vehicles.
Until then,
joergW
Item No. 20030717
While researching online, I came across a 2011 auction in England where an original Shelby American Racing Team car, a 1963 Cobra 289, was auctioned for $2 million. The owner had purchased the car 43 years earlier for $4,200…not a bad increase in value, I'd say.
The Shelby Cobra, the 289 version with a 4.7-liter V-8 engine, and the 427 version with a 7.1-liter engine, even won the World Sports Car Championship in 1965, but the simultaneous introduction of a speed limit on American highways caused sales to collapse, and production was discontinued in 1968.
I couldn't find a photo of the model's paintwork, but the paintwork and colors basically correspond to those of 1960s sports cars.
The paintwork is clean and crisply defined at the edges. The clear coat is even and flawless.
The front axle is not a continuous design. The independent suspension has no discernible disadvantages for me on this model; both axle sections run well.
The rear axle is straight and rotates smoothly in the pinions. The rims also show no imbalance. The tires sit neatly on the rims, but can be removed easily. Anyone planning to drive the Cobra in tough racing conditions should consider gluing the tires.
Without magnets, you should at least refinish the edges. Caution is advised here, as the tires don't really have much material to sand.
The Cobra is well-known for its fast and agile handling. However, the narrow track shouldn't be forgotten; the Cobra excels in races with similar vehicles.
Until then,
joergW
