10357 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C revealed

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LEGO model of the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C displayed on a shelf with a speaker and decorative vase.

It’s been a hot minute since we had a LEGO Icons car revealed. The latest is the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C: this 1960’s sports car is set for release on July 1, has 1241 pieces and is priced at $AUD249.99 / $USD159.99 / €149,99 / £139,99

Box packaging of the LEGO Icons Shelby Cobra 427 S/C model kit, showcasing a detailed image of the blue sports car with white racing stripes.
LEGO Icons Shelby Cobra 427 S/C model car kit packaging featuring a blue sports car with white racing stripes and detailed interior.

First released in 1965, with a combination of the sleek styling, and the 427 cubic inch (7-liter) Ford V8 engine, the 427 Cobra is celebrated for its ability to accelerate quickly, with some models reaching 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds. This car is a masterful example of great style and brawn in the one package.

Here’s the press release, and more pictures.

LEGO model of a Shelby Cobra 427 S/C sports car, featuring a blue body with white racing stripes, detailed engine, and functional doors.
LEGO Icons Shelby Cobra 427 S/C model car kit featuring a blue body with white racing stripes, detailed interior, and opened doors.
LEGO Icons model of the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C sports car in blue with white racing stripes, showcasing detailed interior and accessories.
LEGO Icons model car kit of the 1960s Shelby Cobra 427 S/C, showcasing sleek blue bodywork with white racing stripes and detailed interior.
Top view of a LEGO model of the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C, featuring a sleek blue body with white racing stripes and an open hood showcasing the detailed engine.
LEGO model of a blue Shelby Cobra 427 S/C sports car featuring white racing stripes, visible interior details, and working parts.

Gift your favourite car enthusiast or gear up for a rewarding project with the LEGO® Icons Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (10357) model car kit for adults. Recreate the legendary 1960s sports car celebrated for the iconic design and blistering performance that made it a dominant force in the racing world.

This vintage car decor model features sleek blue bodywork with Shelby’s signature bold white racing stripes, side exhausts and a gaping mouth grille. Functions include working steering and opening doors, boot and bonnet. Additional features include a detailed engine bay, a toolbox that fits neatly into the boot, a fire extinguisher that can be mounted between the seats, a $100 bill element and a trophy to celebrate the vehicle’s illustrious track history.

The LEGO Builder app features a digital version of the instructions included with this collectible car building kit. Discover a space for relaxation with the inspiring range of LEGO adult building sets (sold separately). Set contains 1,241 pieces.

LEGO Icons Shelby Cobra 427 S/C model car displayed on a wooden table beside a turntable, a vase, and a leather tray.
A person holding a LEGO model of a blue Shelby Cobra 427 S/C sports car, displaying its detailed features including white racing stripes and an open engine bay.
A person holding a LEGO model of a blue Shelby Cobra 427 S/C sports car with white stripes, examining it closely indoors.
A close-up view of LEGO accessories for the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C model, including a red toolbox with tools, a trophy, and a car jack, with a blurred LEGO car in the background.
A person holds a LEGO model of the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C sports car, showcasing its blue body and white racing stripes.
A man enjoying building a LEGO model car at a wooden table in a cozy, modern living space.

Just to remind ourselves what they are trying to achieve here, here is the original 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

A blue Shelby Cobra 427 S/C sports car parked on a grassy area, showcasing its sleek design and white racing stripes.
Image: Legendary Motor Car Company
LEGO Icons Shelby Cobra 427 S/C model car kit featuring sleek blue design with white racing stripes and detailed features.

It’s not a bad match really. If only LEGO bricks came as a metallic blue. It you are an American sports car fan, this set will be hard top walk past.

The set goes on sale July 1 2024, and will be priced at $AUD249.99 / $USD159.99 / €149,99 / £139,99

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A person assembling a LEGO model of a car at a wooden table, surrounded by LEGO pieces, tools, and a plant, with a contemporary living room in the background.
A top-down view of a wooden table featuring parts of the LEGO Icons Shelby Cobra 427 S/C model car kit, including various blue and black pieces, wheels, and tools, alongside a notebook and pen.

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