Shelby Series 1 Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Shelby Series 1
The Shelby Series 1 is a Hot Wheels casting which debuted in the Carroll Shelby Cobra 2-Car Set in the collector-aimed 100% Hot Wheels series. The Series 1 was the only car designed by Carroll Shelby from the ground up, rather than being a modification of an existing car. It was powered by an Oldsmobile 4.0L V8 which took the car from 0-60mp/h in 4.4 seconds. The Hot Wheels version featured an opening hood which displayed a detailed engine. It was only used twice before being discontinued. The Shelby Series 1 has…
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Shelby Series 1 first appears in Carroll Shelby Cobra 2-Car Set. The current catalog tracks it across 2002-2003. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- 100% Hot Wheels
- 2002 First Released
- Licensed Hot Wheels
- American Cars
- Shelby Cars
- 2003 100% Hot Wheels
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- Match the title to Shelby Series 1 before reading price claims.
- Use 2002-2003 as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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