Shelby Cobra Essay

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The shelby cobra was the fastest, most well known car of the1960s. This hot rod was able to reach 196 miles per hour and go 0 to 60 in 4.01 seconds. There were only about 3,000 shelby cobras made in the 1960s but many replicas have been made. An average original shelby cobra made in the 1960s would cost you about $100,000-$200,000. The shelby cobra was one of the most powerful cars in the 1960s with its v8 engine, well known body, and the fastest car of the 1960s reaching 196 miles per hour.
The shelby cobra was one of the fastest cars in the world during the sixties. According to Hemmings.com, the shelby cobra was the fastest car during the 1960s. There were many different makes and models of the shelby cobra but the fastest model ever made is the Weineck Cobra. The weineck cobra
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The shelby cobra had some weird new looks that cars have not seen before. You can get a replica kit for about $20k. The shelby cobra came in 8 factory exterior colors Black, Titanium, Shelby Guardsman Blue, Monza Red, Navy Blue, Dark Silver, Wimbledon White, and Yellow. You can customize the shelby cobra to your liking. The shelby cobra only came in 1 interior color though, black. The shelby cobras trunk was in the back. Its speedometer went up to 180 mph and spun counter clockwise. It also only had 2 seats. The shelby cobra was a innovation at the time of its release. The shelby Cobra is still a well known car and has helped improve cars over the 50 years it has been made. It was one of the fastest cars in the world due to its engine. You can by a normal shelby cobra for around $100k-$200k or go all out and by the Shelby Cobra CSX2000 for $13.75 million. The car was able to be made to your liking. The shelby cobra is one of the most well known cars and is a milestone in the car

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