Franklin Mint / 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Aluminum Body / Limited Edition 1,500 / FM Discontinued / 1:24th Scale
Black
This is the same model, with two major exceptions, as the bare aluminum version issued 8/2001 - our code YF 05. Fabricated in actual aluminum, this model sports a classy, shiny black coat. That difference alone transforms the muscular sports car in racing livery into a wholly different image. Like seeing a highly trained athlete step off the playing field and into a tuxedo, the model takes on a more sophistiated air. The other major change is that FM has limited the availability of this iteration to only 1500 numbered pieces.
Although the same features are here, as in the aluminum model, slight nuances are evident. The bumperettes are now chrome instead of black and so, too, are the side exhausts. I would have liked to see that alteration carried to fruition by switching the wheels to a more suitable magnesium, silver-look, but they retain the black color of the #98 car.
The trunk reveals a limited edition plate stamped with the edition number instead of the previously handwritten edition numbers. It reads: Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Limited Edition. Overall, the replica is beautiful, a must have for the Cobra fan and ranking, to my mind, as 4 1/2 stars.
from the "Peterson TLC" Franklin Mint Collection Condition 1 or -1
This storage find was purchased directly from Franklin Mint & all boxes were opened for inspection only, never removed from their styrofoam.
They were then stored in dry, climate controlled. Never displayed!
Original tissue & protective packing materials are intact.
All models I inspected are Tier 1 condition New in Box or Tier -1 Near Mint in Box
Since the models were properly stored the paint is glossy, dust free, no rash, like-new.
All models include collectors portfolio booklet or certificates of authenticity.
Older releases from the 1980s-1990s have fair boxes while newer releases have excellent condition original white boxes some with pencil writing on end flap
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Part #: B822
Condition: #1 New in the Box w/o papers
Serial #1303/1,500
Price: 0.00
Status: No Stock