HW Carroll Shelby 2-pk car set

One of the recent additions to my collection is a 2 pack box set 100% Hot Wheels. This contains a Shelby Series 1 and a Cobra 427.

As of now, this is the last 100% Hot Wheels that I need for my AC Cobra collection so I'm quite happy that I finally got one from eBay. I thought it wouldn't be easy to find this locally unless there's a kind collector who would want to pass on a treasure like this to me :D

The packaging itself is captivating.The two cars look more elegant with Carroll Shelby's signature on the base.

Shelby Series 1. Its name speaks for itself, literally. As I've read, this is the first car that is a "pure" Shelby, meaning everything in it is created/designed by the late Carroll Shelby - that's pretty cool and now I have its replica. :)

And of course, the Shelby Cobra 427, one of the greatest automotive icons of all time  - and the reason why I bought this box set :D just look at that sexy little cobra hahaha.

They look good together. Father and son.. I mean son and father LOL. I just love the color scheme and the background. It makes those cars look sharp.

This is one thing I love about Hot Wheels, they know how to please the collectors. :D

And on both sides of the box, there are pictures of the anatomy of the Shelby Cobra and it's V8 engine. Really cool.

I was very excited when I opened it for the photo shoot and I'm happy about the output.


Thanks for viewing :)

Carroll Hall Shelby

Another race finished.

It's just now that the news reached me. Four days ago, An American legend, automotive designer, race car driver and the father of Shelby Cobra passed away at age 89.

He has become my favorite racer driver since I started collecting one of his great works, the Shelby Cobra 427.

A tribute to my favorite race car driver.

May you rest in peace God speed, Mr. Shelby.

Carroll Hall Shelby (January 11, 1923 - May 10, 2012)