Shelby Cobra GT-500 1970 Photos

Shelby Cobra in Finlaysson yard in May 2000.
Shelby Cobra in Finlaysson yard in May 2000.

Decent exhaust system gives a hint of the power...
Decent exhaust system gives a hint of the power...

The engine is 7-litre V8 (428 CobraJet) with C6 automatic transmission. It takes 6 s. 0-60 mph.
The engine is 7-litre V8 (428 CobraJet) with C6 automatic transmission. It takes 6 s. 0-60 mph.

The original building sheet is not lost.
The original building sheet is not lost.

The car was bought by an IT firm in Tampere for 'employee of the week -award'. The picture is from releasing.
The car was bought by an IT firm in Tampere for 'employee of the week -award'. The picture is from releasing.

Shelby at Forssa Pick-Nick in the fall 2000.
Shelby at Forssa Pick-Nick in the fall 2000.


"Oh my, that is a big engine!"

Bruno is smiling because he's in control of 400 hp.
Bruno is smiling because he's in control of 400 hp.

Big-B is checking out the 7-litre V8 sounds.
Big-B is checking out the 7-litre V8 sounds.

Little rain couldn't stop us smiling when driving the Cobra!
Little rain couldn't stop us smiling when driving the Cobra!

It's plenty of car.
It's plenty of car.

The black spoiler under the front bumper can be found only from 1970 models.
The black spoiler under the front bumper can be found only from 1970 models.

Gas tank cap is located behind the plate.
Gas tank cap is located behind the plate.