Advertisement

Original Shelby Cobra Prototype: 2011 SEMA Live Photos

 
5,107 views Nov 2, 2011
Follow Nelson

Shelby Cobra Prototype No. 1. Photo by Autoholics.com

HI-RES GALLERY: Shelby Cobra Prototype No. 1. Photo by Autoholics.com

Related Photo Galleries


See more photos »

There are hordes of hotted-up, modified, and tweaked cars at the 2011 SEMA show, but one car in particular harks back to a purer, simpler time. Despite its age, it packs no less punch: it's the original prototype chassis for the Shelby Cobra, built in 1962.

Wearing chassis code CSX0001, this is the car that started a legend. Mating a lightweight British roadster with thunderous American power, the Cobra went on to dominate in motorsports shortly after its introduction.


Shown at SEMA with a healthy dose of patina, particularly in the well-worn interior, the car shows that intelligent power-mad modding stands the test of time.

Photos originally posted to Autholics.com. Used with permission.





Tags:
Posted in:
 
 

Have an opinion?

  • Posting indicates you have read this site's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
  • Notify me when there are more comments
 

Have an opinion?Join the conversation!

Contribute
Send us a tip Comment Contact the editor
Follow Us

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Research New Cars

Go!


More from High Gear Media

 
 
MotorAuthority
  • Follow Us
  • Twiiter
  • Facebook
 
 
© 2013 MotorAuthority. All Rights Reserved. MotorAuthority is published by High Gear Media. Stock photography by Homestar, LLC. Send us feedback.