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Fantastic Diecast Car Collections on Video

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

Halewafa’s fantastic collection featuring Franklin Diecast Cars, AutoArt,Kyosho and others in 1:18 scale. With a thumping sountrack from Darude – Sandstorm. This video is only a part of the collection. More videos to follow.

Elvis Presley’s® 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C® – Ltd. Ed.

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

The 427 Shelby® Cobra®. Elvis®, wow!  How many registered trademarks can I get into one sentence :-)

Let’s start again…

The 427 Shelby® Cobra®. Elvis®, WOW! What a car.

Reputedly Elvis Presleys favourite cars this number 11 Shelby Cobra from his movie “Spinout,” would go on to be one of the most recognizable Shelby Cobras in the world.

Reproduced by Franklin Mint in tremendous detail it has features such as doors which are hinged at the front.  Positional front wheels to enhance your display.  Fully functioning suspension.  A hinged and operational hood and the same with the trunk.

Elvis' favourite

Elvis' favourite

 

Technical Specifications

  • Engine: V-8
  • Displacement: 427 Cubic Inches
  • Horsepower: 425 HP @ 6,500 RPM
  • Torque: 480 LBS-FT @ 3,500 RPM
  • Bore & Stroke: 4.24 x 3.78 Inches
  • Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
  • Wheelbase: 90 Inches
  • Wheels: Cast-Magnesium Halibrand
  • Induction System: Two Four-Barrel Carburetors