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15/08/2010 1:33 pm
Does anyone own the WIX 1965 Shelby Cobra?
These look good and are reasonably priced. If you own one I would appreciate hearing what you think of it. Thanks.
15/08/2010 2:00 pm
Ed, I have one. It's the best 1:24 Cobra model out there. Get one, you won't be disappointed.
15/08/2010 2:50 pm
I agree, a very nice, realistic model.
15/08/2010 4:43 pm
I agree as well. Great model.
15/08/2010 4:45 pm
The WIX Cobra and GT40 MkII are based on whose models and where are they available, please.
15/08/2010 8:03 pm
Paul Both are Icons-Global.com models. Theyare an incentive manufacturer which does it's own dies.
The 3 styles of Cobra's and the GT40 were made for WIX Filters. The Cobra Blue is a street race bumper car. The Grey is the only Cobra with street Bumpers. The white racer is #11 Elvis replica. The GT40 is bright yellow with Black livery and is an outstanding model. The Gt40 shows a 2005 Copyright and is hard to come by. I have an auto parts store in Tacoma,WA with one. He also has Cobra's they are in the range of $45.00 each. I would be happy to purchase them for you as well as send them to you. I know there are restrictions in mailing to europe so please advise me. I would expect that you cover my costs (Actual) and shipping no mark up and if I get them cheaper you will enjoy that discount. LMK? I have not tried going on the internet to see if they are pictured on Icon's site.
ICONS-Global.com
16/08/2010 3:22 am
In several ways the Cobras are superior to FM's...
which is a great model in its own right. The Wix Cobra boasts some superior interior detail, in most cases (based on the examples I have) correct ride height, and arguably a bit more accurate body contours. The "heat blued" outside exhaust headers on the blue version are a nice touch too. Below is a pic of the #11 Elvis movie car version that I converted to the well known Essex Wire livery, the single most winning Comp. 427 Cobra ever. Highly recommend; they are on ebay every so often, at ridiculously low cost. Hope this helps!
PS The wheel centers in the pic look blu-ish....they are argent gray. My crummy photo skills!
16/08/2010 5:28 am
Ed I believe this site is owned by Icons, Inc. Here's a link:
http://www.universityofracing.com/University_of_Racing/Welcome_to_the_University_of_Racing.html
I have not purchased from them but someone here probably has.
16/08/2010 5:34 am
David, that's extremely kind of you. My email address is:
paulnormand@btinternet.com Would you please let me know how you would like to take this forward. Again,thank you.
16/08/2010 6:34 am
The WIX 65 Shelby is an awesome model.
Topic starter
16/08/2010 7:03 am
Thank you all. Looks like I gotta get one!
16/08/2010 4:01 pm
I have all of them and dollar for dollar they have the other mints beat hands down