what is a Dodge Shelby ?

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Either a scam or a misprint, or a complete moron. I'd think for a car worth that money, they'd at least get the basics correct LOL
 
for some reason I never liked those...Its all just over the top. Same price as an optioned Ford Focus!
 
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funny story, 17 year old kid in our church was working at the Red Barns as an apprentice body shop student.
He tells me that he drove a 1946 Shelby. I said what? He says a 1946 Shelby Cobra. I said don't you mean a 1964 Shelby? I was sure somebody had a replica Shelby there. Then he showed me the picture, and sure enough it was a '64 all metal, real as can be 426 Cobra. He said he never got it out of 2nd gear. Didn't want to wreck it. I think those cars are way cool.
 
Uh, 64's did not have 426's or 427's. First year 427 was 65 and it was a whole different car than the earlier 289/ 260/ 221 cars You are referring to an AC Cobra, right?
 
I'll never forget when Bill Cosby (hate him or love him) was on Jay Leno talking about the time Carol Shelby gave him a Cobra. Funny stuff that any car guy can relate to.

I love them and would love to drive one!

 
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I saw a replica at a car show a couple of weeks ago. 427 stroker small block with a Tremec six speed. Yeah, I'd drive that.
 
67Dart273 said:
Uh, 64's did not have 426's or 427's. First year 427 was 65 and it was a whole different car than the earlier 289/ 260/ 221 cars You are referring to an AC Cobra, right?
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I'm sure your prob-lee right, '64 didn't sound right, but the kid keep saying a'46. I just swapped the numbers.
 
Longest continuously registered owner of a 63 cobra?

Bonus question- whats' odd about the car?
 
I recall another of Cosby's bits on one of the 60's albums. I think it was just called "Pipes". Or PIIIIIPES as Cosby said :rofl:
 
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https://www.hemmings.com/classified...ds/dealer/dodge/shelby/2187922.html?refer=rss
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They actually did a Dodge Shelby 'Charger' in the 80s...I remember seeing them on the lot

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1987 Charger Shelby Edition
For 1983, Carroll Shelby modified the Dodge Charger, to be sold at Dodge dealers as the Dodge Shelby Charger. Rather than focusing on speed, Shelby modified the suspension and styling. The engine compression was raised for 107 hp (80 kW), and the manual transmission had revised ratios. Shorter springs, special wheels, and tires complemented stronger brakes and a quicker, 14:1, power steering rack. Outside, a new nose and racing stripes accented the performance image. It also received a free-flowing exhaust system, making for a more aggressive sound.[2] The body kits, among other parts, were often shipped to dealerships along with the car to be put on after delivery. The reasoning behind this varied, but was said to speed delivery and compensate for ground clearance issues that the cars faced on many car carriers. Production was 8,251 for that first year.

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Rear view of the 1982 Dodge Shelby Charger prototype, mostly indistinguishable from production cars
For 1984, the Shelby Charger could be ordered with an optional automatic transmission. There were 7,552 Shelby Chargers sold this model year. The high-output engine (now up to 110 hp (82 kW)) was also available in baseline Chargers and Turismos. These vehicles came in "Charger 2.2" and "Turismo 2.2" schemes, which included Shelby Charger side ground effects, an additional, skinnier, front ground effect (different from the Shelby Charger's due to the quad-headlight fascia), "2.2" decals, and an optional hood scoop.

The MPFI/Turbocharged Turbo I engine, commonly known as a 'T1' was added for Dodge's 1985 Shelby Charger. This engine produced 146 hp (109 kW) and was changed from its first appearance in the Dodge Daytona Turbo during the previous year. A Garrett AiResearch T3 turbocharger and Chrysler/Bosch multiple-point fuel injection enabled the 2.2 L engine to produce the additional horsepower.[3] A total of 7,709 Shelby Chargers were made for the 1985 model year, and 7,669 in 1986. 1987 was the final year, with just 1,011 produced, plus 1,000 more Shelby Chargers that were sent to Shelby's Whittier Plant in CA, at which time were modified as the 1987 Shelby GLHS. Dodge Shelby Chargers were available in four different color combinations: Black w/silver skunk stripe (1985–87), Santa Fe Blue w/silver skunk stripe (1983–86), Silver w/Santa Fe Blue skunk stripe (1983–86), and Garnett Red w/silver skunk stripe (1984–87).
 
GLHS= 13 second 1/4 mile showroom stock
 
YY1 said:
Longest continuously registered owner of a 63 cobra?

Bonus question- whats' odd about the car?
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Herbie Hancock (Rock It)

was built with a 2 barrel engine!
 
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