If you’re a car fanatic, you probably already know about the Shelby Cobra and its replica kits. For anyone else reading this article, Shelby Cobras were a muscle car that made history in the early ’60s because of its rivalry with the Corvette and its sheer power in the racing world. It all started when the inventor of the Cobra, Shelby, asked Chevrolet to provide engines for the vehicle. They refused as they didn’t want any competition with their Corvette model. Instead, Ford took on the project for that exact reason, and the Cobra was born.
This means that the original models of the car were designed to beat Corvettes in terms of speed on the raceway. However, because of the lightweight design, small size, and engine power compared to its competition made it a force to be reckoned with in worldwide competition not just against the Corvette but other cars too. One of the most famous accomplishments of the car was that it reached 186 mph (or almost 300 km/h) on a British motorway in 1964. This was completely unexpected for such a seemingly small car. Shelby always strived to push his cars further to see what they could do. And even 50 years later, the models are still admired by car enthusiasts around the world.
So why is this important now? Well, because you can build your very own cobra model thanks to replica car kits and upgraded parts. The best cobra car kit is still out for debate, but most allow you to tweak or upgrade the design to make it uniquely your own. You can buy the entire kit with all the parts included, or just the body and frame if you want to build it yourself. It’s a car lover’s dream. If you’re a big fan of the Shelby AC, maybe you can try a few different builds and decide for yourself which is the best cobra car kit.
And even if you’re not a car buff, you might be able to learn a thing or two from investing in one of these model kits. It’s definitely not recommended you take it out for a race with your friends, but if you want to see how one of the greats made his car so famous, there’s no harm in putting one together yourself.
