1965 Shelby AC Cobra 427 mgb 100 were produced costing cost

100 were produced costing cost £3

Body-coloured extended wheel arches

the standard car was considered too soft so the lightweight version was developed which reduced the weight considerably through the use of aluminium panels and plexiglass

our illustration shows the original model sold between 1960 to 1962 featuring an 848cc engine giving a top speed of just 69mph with the 0-60 “sprint” taking a glacial 33

Colin Chapman

1965 Shelby AC Cobra 427 mgb 100 were produced costing costFew classic car enthusiasts will fail to appreciate the Shelby AC Cobra. With a 7 litre V8 upfront this was a real muscle car. Whilst the cars wasnt commercially successful in its heyday, these days original cars sell for up to $6 million. The iconic Shelby Cobra also inspired a wide range of replicas and kit cars over the years. This drawing shows the car in sporting livery prepared for the 1965 season although it never actually raced as the car