While Shelby American was working overtime to meet demand for the Cobra 260, Ford was busy discovering the true potential of their newest V8 motor. Small changes had been applied over the production of the Roadster, improving the breed with almost every car to roll off the production line. The newly available Ford 289, perhaps the best American V8 of all time, was too tempting to resist and so the 289 Cobra was born!
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Just as the Shelby Cobra story unfolds in the history books, Exoto follows the natural evolution of a landmark motor car. The Exoto team of dedicated enthusiasts put their minds and resources together in realizing the most ambitious project ever in the diecast modeling world: the grand 1:18 scale Cobra Roadster, paying homage to the definitive sports car!
Exoto presents a miniature replica of the classic Cobra 289 with stunning detail and accuracy. Beneath the hood with its accurate prop is the Ford 289 V8 engine that only improved on the original 260 c.i. motor. The interior was designed for road and track; Exoto's team has taken the greatest care to reproduce Shelby's cushioned leather seats and racing harnesses, the wood-rimmed steering wheel, and bright-beveled gauges.
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Under the car is an accurate suspension with functional steering and realistic leaf-springs. The trunk, held open by an accurate and realistic support, houses a real wire-spoked wheel with precisely formed spare tire like the four on the car.
-Highly detailed Ford 289 c.i. engine, fully wired and plumbed.-Suspension and steering function-Full opening body panels-Carpeted interior, fabric seatbelts with photo-etch hardware and genuine leather.-Machine-turned aluminum hood studs-Rubber-like tires with genuine tread pattern-Fully accurate all die-cast metal body and chassis-Removable spare tire on real metal wire wheel with securing bolt and tire cover.-Designed in 1:18 scale. Over 8.5" long.-Superb 11 step paint finish and authentic colors. High lustre.-Hand assembled from over 250 intricate parts, many in photo-etch.-Limited and numbered edition.
Are you ready to relive those historic and heroic moments? Jump in and let us take this ride together... reserve your own numbered, limited edition Cobra 289 Roadster today -- call us or order on-line -- let us build one for you today!