This model is also known as Shelby Cobra 427 S/C for this casting, designed by Carroll Shelby (real car) and Larry Wood (Hot Wheels model). Powered by a Ford V8 engine and constructed of ultra lightweight aluminum, this American sports car icon was made to push American racing to a new level!
Versions
The Classic Cobra has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color/Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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| 1983 | Blue | White stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | BW | 3923 | 
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| 1983 | Blue | White stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | Grey RR with Goodyear tampos | 3923 | Hong Kong | 
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| 1984 | Blue | White stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | White RR with Goodyear tampos | 3923 | Hong Kong | 
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| 31 | 1986 | 1986 Hot Wheels | Red | Yellow, Black stripes, Black, White "COBRA" on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RR | 2535 | Malaysia | 
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| 1986 | 1986 Hot Wheels | Red | Yellow, Black stripes, Black, White "COBRA" on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | BW | 2535 | Malaysia | Opening Hood | 
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| 1989 | Park 'n Plates | Black | Orange, Red, Yellow stripes, "COBRA" on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | BW | Malaysia | 
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| 1990 | California Customs | White | Black, Pink "COBRA" "7" | Unpainted / Metal | Clear w/ Black "Cal Customs" | Blue | Grey RR w/ Chrome lip | Malaysia | 
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| 1990 | California Customs | White | Black, Pink "COBRA" "7" | Unpainted / Metal | Clear w/ Yellow "Cal Customs" | Blue | Grey RR w/ Chrome lip | Malaysia | 
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| 1296 | 1990 | California Customs | White | Black, Pink "COBRA" "7" | Unpainted / Metal | Clear w/ yellow "Cal Customs" | Blue | BW | 1296 | Malaysia | 
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| 1990 | California Customs | Fluorescent Yellow | Blue, Red "COBRA" "7" | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | BW | Malaysia | 
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| 1993 | Revealers 10-Pack | White | Blue, Purple, Orange snake | Unpainted / Metal | Clear w/ Revealers | Red | BW | 3923 | Malaysia | 10-Pack was a prize | 
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| 1993 | 25th Anniversary Ford 5-Pack | Grey-Blue | Orange and Red stripes, Black, White "COBRA" on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | BW | Malaysia | 
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| 1994 | FAO Schwarz Gold Series Collection | Red | White Hot Wheels logo | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | GoldPC5 | Malaysia | 
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| 31 | 1995 | 1995 Hot Wheels | Red | Yellow, Black stripes, Black, White "COBRA" on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | 7SP | Malaysia | 
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| 31 | 1995 | 1995 Hot Wheels | Red | Yellow, Black stripes, Black, White "COBRA" on hood | Black / Metal | Clear | Black | 7SP | 2535 | Malaysia | 
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| 31 | 1995 | 1995 Hot Wheels | Red | Yellow, Black stripes, Black, White "COBRA" on hood | Black / Metal | Clear | Black | 3SP | 2535 | Malaysia | 
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| 305 | 1995 | Roarin' Rods Series #3 | Fluorescent Yellow | Silver snake skin pattern | Metalflake Black / Metal | Black tint | Black | 7SP | 13292 | Malaysia | Black / Metal or Black / Plastic base | 
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| 363 | 1995 | Treasure Hunts 11/12 | Metalflake Green | Gold Stripes | Metal | Clear | Tan | 13360 | Malaysia | Limited Edition | 
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| 1995 | Carroll Shelby | Grey | AP(98) | Flat Black Painted / Metal | Clear | Black | GYRR | 14014 | Malaysia | Limited Edition 1/10k | 
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| 1995 | JC Pennys 2-Pack | Gold-plated | Black / Metal | Clear | Black | GPC5 | 
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| 1995 | '60's Muscle Cars 5-Pack | Metalflake Red | Gold stripes | Black / Plastic | Clear | Tan | 7SP | Malaysia | 
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| 1996 | FAO Schwarz History of Hot Wheels II Set | Fluorescent Lime | Black Stripes | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | GoldRR | 
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| 1996 | Black Convertible Collection | Metalflake Black | White "Hot Wheels" on Trunk | Metalflake Black / Metal | Black tint | Black | 5SP Black tint | Malaysia | Target Stores Exclusive | 
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| 406 | 1996 | Sports Car Series #3 | White | Blue, Red and Black, soccer player and ball | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | 7SP | 15250 | Malaysia | 
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| 406 | 1997 | General Mills mail-in | White | Blue, Red, Yellow, Purple "French Toast Crunch" | Black / Metal | Clear | Tan | 5SP | Malaysia | 
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| 727 | 1998 | Race Team Series IV #3 of 4 | Metalflake Blue | Hot Wheels Race Team deco. "1", "Powered by FORD" | Unpainted / Metal | Grey Tint | White | 5SP | Malaysia | Red, White, Yellow "Hot Wheels" logo on sides and hood | 
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| 1024 | 1999 | Show Biz 5-Pack 1999 Hot Wheels | White | Black and Orange flames | Unpainted Metal | Grey Tint | Black | 5SP | Malaysia | 
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| 040 | 2000 | Speed Blaster Series | White | Blue and Light Blue, Airplane on side | Unpainted / Metal | Blue | Blue | 5SP | Thailand | 
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| 240 | 2001 | Mainline | Metalflake Red | Yellow, Orange and Black Flames Behind Wheels | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Tan | LW/WSP | 53769 | Malaysia | COBRA 427 - Open Hood | 
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| 2002 | Auto Milestones | Blue | "Milestone 2002" tampo on side, white stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Silver | GYRR | 
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| 2002 | Japan Tokoro's Collection | Metalflake Blue | White Stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | GreyHub RR | 
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| 8/16 | 2002 | Hall of Fame | Metalflake Light Blue | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | CDDRR w/ Goodyear tampo | 55932 | 
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| N/A | 2003 | B-Day 5 Pack | Dark Candy blue | Birthday In Gold/White/Black/Blue starburst design | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | 5SP | 57018 | Thailand | #5 roundel on rear quarter panel | 
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| 186 | 2004 | 2004 Pride Rides | Light Blue | 2 White Stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | 3SP | Malaysia | 
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| 2004 | Bruce Wayne 3-Car Set | Metalflake Blue | White Stripes and "17" tampos on side and bonnet | Black / Metal | Clear | Black | RR5SP | 
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| 2004 | 18th Annual Collector's Convention | Burgundy | "18" tampo on side | Unpainted | Clear | White | RR | 
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| 2005 | 2005 Target California Dreamin' Set | Red | 2 White Stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Tan | 5SP | Malaysia | 
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| 160 | 2005 | Mainline | Red | White Stripes and "29" tampo on top | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | WSP | Malaysia | 
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| 2005 | Mainline | Flat Grey (Primer) | White Stripes and "29" tampo on top | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | WSP | 
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| 2005 | Mainline | Flat Grey (Primer) | White Stripes and "29" tampo on top | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | WSP | |||||
| N/A | 2006 | Ultra Hots | Metalflake Blue | White Stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black and White | RLRR | 32851 | Thailand | 
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| 2006 | Ultra Hots | Burgundy | Silver and Black flames on hood and top of front fenders | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Silver | RLRR | 
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| 212 | 2006 | 2006 Hot Wheels | Grey | Silver Strip | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Blue | 5SP | Thailand | 
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| 2006 | Hot Wheels Classics | Chrome | Red stripes with "68" tampo on side and bonnet | Unpainted | Black Tinted | Black | GY7SP | 
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| 2006 | Hot Wheels Classics | Spectraflame Red | White stripes with "68" tampo on side and bonnet | Unpainted | Black Tinted | Black | GY7SP | 
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| 2006 | Hot Wheels Classics | Spectraflame Blue | Orange stripes with "68" tampo on side and bonnet | Unpainted | Black Tinted | Black | GY7SP | 
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| 2006 | Hot Wheels Classics | Spectraflame Anti-freeze | White stripes with "68" tampo on side and bonnet | Unpainted | Black Tinted | Black | GY7SP | 
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| 2006 | Hot Wheels Classics | Spectraflame Gold | Red stripes with "68" tampo on side and bonnet | Unpainted | Black Tinted | Black | GY7SP | 
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| 2006 | Hot Wheels Classics | Spectraflame Black | Stripes with "68" tampo on side and bonnet | Unpainted | Black Tinted | Black | GY7SP | |||||
| 097 | 2007 | Code Cars | Metalflake Dark Blue | Light Blue stripes on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Grey | 10SP | K7648 | Malaysia | 
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| 097 | 2007 | Code Cars | Magenta | Pale Pink Strip | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Grey | LW | K7648 | Malaysia | 
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| 097 | 2007 | Code Cars | Magenta | Pale Pink Strip | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Grey | Chrome 10SP | K7648 | Malaysia | 
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| N/A | 2007 | Ultra Hots | Dark Yellow | Orange and White stripes, "39" on sides and hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | RR | L0077 | Thailand | 
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| 154 | 2008 | TEAM: Engine Revealers 2/4 | Flat Green | White Army markings | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted | Black | 3SP | M6868 | Malaysia | also Chrome plastic base | 
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| 2008 | Top 40 Set | Metalflake Blue | Silver Stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Grey | RLBW | Thailand | 
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| 2008 | HWC Series 7 - Neo-Classics | Spectraflame Red | White Stripes, "COBRA" | Chrome-Plated / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | China | 
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| 2009 | 23rd Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention | Blue | Yellow Stripes | Black | Clear | Goodyear RR | China | 
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| 2009 | 2009 Hot Wheels Color Shifters | Grey when Warm, Red when Cold | 2 Red Racing Stripes down middle of car, Silver Flames on side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | 5SP | P2859 | Thailand | Plastic body |  
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| 165 | 2010 | Hot Auction | Metalflake Pearl White | Blue rally stripes | Chrome / Plastic | Clear | Black | 10SP | R7590 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C16, C17 | 
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| 163 | 2010 | Hot Auction | Metallic Burgundy | White rally stripes | Chrome / Plastic | Clear | Black | 10SP | R7590 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C31 | 
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| 06/20 | 2011 | 2011 Hot Wheels Garage | Unpainted / Metal | Red, White, Blue Rally Racing Stripes, "66" gumball racing numbers on hood, sides and trunk, Sponsor logos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RRC | T8265 | Malaysia | Base Codes: C41 | 
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| 2011 | 2011 Hot Wheels Garage | Metalflake Dark Gray | Red, White, Blue Rally Racing Stripes, "66" gumball racing numbers on hood, sides and trunk, Sponsor logos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RRC | 
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| 107 | 2011 | Muscle Mania 7/10 | Metalflake Light Grey | Gold and Black stripes, "427" | Black / Plastic | Brown tint | Black | Gold Chrome MC5 | T9814 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): D20,D22, D23 | 
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| 107 | 2011 | Muscle Mania 7/10 | Red | Silver and Yellow stripes, "427" | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | Gold Chrome MC5 | Kmart Exclusive | 
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| 107 | 2011 | Muscle Mania 7/10 | Teal | Silver and White stripes, "427" | Chrome / Plastic | Clear | Black | 5SP | V5228 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): D30 | 
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| 2011 | Color Shifters-Water Revealers | Green (shifts to yellow) | Blue and White tampos, '66' on sides and hood | Chrome / Plastic | Clear | Chrome | 5SP | V0595 | Thailand |  
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| 2012 | Hot Wheels 10 Pack | Agua | Silver/White Stripes, White Single Flame, "427", Black Roll Bar, | Chrome / Plastic | Clear | Black | 5SP | W6254 | Malaysia | Toys R Us Exclusive | 
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| 2012 | The Hot Ones | Teal | Red "zig-zag" and "42" tampo on side, red stripe on top | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | HO | Thailand | 
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| N/A | 2012 | Shelby 5-Pack | Yellow | Dark Blue and Green vertical and horizontal Stripes, "427" | Chrome / Plastic | Blue tinted | Black | 10SP | W4254 | Thailand | Base Code(s): E34, E39 | 
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| 2013 | RLC/HWC Release | Spectraflame Blue | White stripes across top, Shelby Foundation logo on trunk | Chrome / Metal | Clear | Black | RR10SP | Thailand | 4000 Produced | 
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Gallery
Shelby Cobra right side
Shelby Cobra right front quarter
Shelby Cobra left rear quarter
Shelby Cobra hood popped
Shelby Cobra front
Race Team Series IV version
CLASSIC COBRA 2011
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C - colour shifters
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C - colour shifters (2)
Mexican version w/yellow stripes and RR