Kyosho 1:18 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Spider KS08048DBL

Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Spider 1962 Dark Blue-White The Kyosho model and its origins This Kyosho diecast model is a faithful 1:18-scale replica of the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Spider 1962 Dark Blue-White. It captures the distinctive silhouette of the Shelby Cobra 427. The Dark Blue-White finish gives this particular replica its visual identity. The catalogue reference for this miniature is KS08048DBL. The history of the full-size vehicle or depicted subject is rooted in 1965 for the 427 S/C configuration; 1962 marks the first Cobra era. Its design and development are associated with Carroll Shelby’s team, using a chassis lineage developed with AC Cars. The original form reflects the technical and cultural priorities of its period. The shape was created for a real driving purpose rather than for the miniature itself. Design and production The most recognisable proportions remain visible at reduced scale. Its front profile establishes the vehicle’s immediate identity. The side silhouette reveals the relationship between cabin and body. The rear treatment completes that recognisable design language. For production context, Exact totals vary by Cobra specification and continuation status; the colour is not a numbered edition. That historical figure, where available, concerns the full-size car rather than Kyosho miniatures. A colour or race livery should not automatically be treated as a separately numbered factory edition. The supplied product line does not state how many Kyosho replicas were manufactured. Production and engineering Variant totals can differ from the production figure for the broader model family. This distinction matters when a collector compares closely related versions. The original concept is characterised by a lightweight open body with a large Ford V8. Its mechanical layout influenced the body’s overall proportions. The engineering choices reflect the purpose of the full-size vehicle. Changes between road and racing specifications should be understood separately. The miniature preserves the principal external cues of its named version. Wheels, openings and glazing help identify the chosen specification. Engineering and competition The selected paintwork makes this release visually distinct from other references. A miniature is a representation and does not share the mechanical functions of the original. In competition terms, Competition Cobras were highly successful; a specific race finish is only attributable to the matching chassis and event. The designation does not itself establish a race entry for this specific road-car finish. A racing success is attributed to the relevant team, driver and full-size car. Related competition derivatives may differ significantly from production examples. The colour alone does not establish that a specific car took part in a race. Where the subject comes from fiction or cinema, its on-screen exploits are not official results. Legacy This separation preserves the historical meaning of the original model. The Shelby Cobra 427 remains a distinct chapter in its manufacturer’s design history. Its form links the period’s styling to the engineering underneath. The chosen specification gives the collector a more precise version to display. Kyosho presents the subject at 1:18 scale. The replica offers a compact way to appreciate the original design. This Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Spider 1962 Dark Blue-White miniature highlights the car’s individual appearance. It brings together automotive history and the pleasure of a carefully chosen display model.

• Brand: Kyosho
• Part No: KS08048DBL
• Barcode: 4548565429127
• Scale: 1:18