Cobra KID car - Page 2

Ernesto Freitas · #21 (**permalink**) 02-25-2004, 05:32 PM

Hi.

Thank you very much for your kind words again.

That’s what keeps me in the “track” to accomplish the final goal.

I’m working on the idea of getting somebody to be an exporter for my cars in the USA, but there are a few things that I must work out first.

But, the main issue is: When I will be able to have the cars ready? I don’t have any idea… I’m working till the project is done then, I will tell something.

All the parts are going to be custom made, except for a few, like the tyres, the head-lights and other little stuff. Things like the wired wheels, the steering wheel, the steering rack, the seats and of course, the V8 engine and transmition, are going to custom made. (In the transmition, the 4 speed manual gearbox is taken from a 1970 Ford escort)

The heads of the engine, are also from the same Ford, as well as the valves, springs, the internals except for the cranckshaft witch is custom made also.

Best regards from Portugal,
Ernesto Freitas

Best regards from Portugal,
Ernesto Freitas

computerworks · #22 (**permalink**) 02-26-2004, 07:53 AM

Cobra Kart body on eBay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2461783851

speedoman · #23 (**permalink**) 06-07-2011, 07:30 PM

I was told that only 10 were ever made, nine of them were blue with a white stripe and that this is the only red one to exist. They made them back in 1967 to promote the actual 1965 model of the Shelby Ford Cobra for the Ford Motor Company. It has all the real badges, five horse power motor. It is all original, runs good, and has original tires and old school wheels. This is a very rare one of a kind cool antique. Would make an excellent addition to a car collection or make it your own. Caroll Shelby had these made for promotional events and gave away 10 of these with the first 10 cars that were sold, This is what I was told and all I know about this Go Kart. The body has a few minor cracks on the bottom. One is in the front and one in the back, but these can easily be repaired. I am open to series offers over $5000 and/or partial trades. I have looked online everywhere and could not find anything that comes close to this one. If anyone else has has any information on these older Cobra karts, please share it. Thanks!

1ntCobra · #24 (**permalink**) 06-08-2011, 10:24 AM

I would be willing to trade the Brooklyn Bridge and a cashier's check I got from a fellow in Nigeria.

JoeT · #25 (**permalink**) 06-08-2011, 07:39 PM

There's a guy local to me that is selling one on craigslist for $549. with the $4500 you save you could buy some new badges

Cobra Go Cart replica

1ntCobra · #26 (**permalink**) 06-09-2011, 10:24 AM

This story sounds rather unlikely. But what the heck, do you have any proof that this go kart was built in 1967 and given away by Shelby?

If you are sure of your story, why not try posting this on saacforum.com?

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Originally Posted by speedoman

I was told that only 10 were ever made, nine of them were blue with a white stripe and that this is the only red one to exist. They made them back in 1967 to promote the actual 1965 model of the Shelby Ford Cobra for the Ford Motor Company. It has all the real badges, five horse power motor. It is all original, runs good, and has original tires and old school wheels. This is a very rare one of a kind cool antique. Would make an excellent addition to a car collection or make it your own. Caroll Shelby had these made for promotional events and gave away 10 of these with the first 10 cars that were sold, This is what I was told and all I know about this Go Kart. The body has a few minor cracks on the bottom. One is in the front and one in the back, but these can easily be repaired. I am open to series offers over $5000 and/or partial trades. I have looked online everywhere and could not find anything that comes close to this one. If anyone else has has any information on these older Cobra karts, please share it. Thanks!

speedoman · #27 (**permalink**) 06-09-2011, 04:36 PM

I don't know to much about Go karts, and No! I'm not sure about this story. I have checked all badges online to compare the fake repo ones and these all look original, they are not fake, it does have the cobra snake in front of grill and again nothing online like this one. I tried to find a 289 Ford F I A side sticker online like this one and again no luck. I have seen 2 fiberglass bodys that look like this but mine is much different, oh well it's still cool, maybe one day I will do some more research on it. I only found one statement that said "I remember back in the 60's and have wondered what ever happen to those Small Cobra Go karts that Shelby made up and everyone was riding around on them", other then that I have found no information on them. I was hoping someone in here could help out, I thought the same as you when I bought it. I Like to gamble so some time you win some times you don't. I guess will see, the story did sound rather unlikely but I said the same as you did what the heck. Again if anyone in here knows anything about this Go kart, please let me know. Thanks!

Buzz · #28 (**permalink**) 06-09-2011, 05:13 PM

Whoever built that body put some real effort into getting the shape and proportions reasonably right. Ernesto's car is beautifully detailed but not as nicely shaped - particularly around the headlight/nose area.

speedoman · #29 (**permalink**) 06-17-2011, 04:46 PM

Update! for the guys that might be interested? I'm restoring my rare red 1967 Shelby Cobra Go kart, it will be Candy blue with a white stripe, I hate red, sorry guys but I like Blue,also wheels will be polished and changing interior to white with blue stiching, will post a picture when done, removed the cobra badges and on back they say C3RA-144225-A bottom # is 5503-C I was told these are the real deal and you just might have the only one around like this.

Still trying to locate the two side badges like the one that came off the go kart. I have looked everywhere online and can't find such a badge, check my album out. it says 289 Ford F I A, if anyone knows where I can buy these please let me know. Thanks!

Daddisgrl · #30 (**permalink**) 11-17-2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedoman

Update! for the guys that might be interested? I'm restoring my rare red 1967 Shelby Cobra Go kart, it will be Candy blue with a white stripe, I hate red, sorry guys but I like Blue,also wheels will be polished and changing interior to white with blue stiching, will post a picture when done, removed the cobra badges and on back they say C3RA-144225-A bottom # is 5503-C I was told these are the real deal and you just might have the only one around like this.

Still trying to locate the two side badges like the one that came off the go kart. I have looked everywhere online and can't find such a badge, check my album out. it says 289 Ford F I A, if anyone knows where I can buy these please let me know. Thanks!

Did it sell on ebay?
I sent you a message at SAAC; wanted to give you some links on where you may have been able to find out exactly how old it is.