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This is the vaunted red street Cobra in the line-up of seven from this now defunct manufacturer. Though somewhat harder to find than some, but easier than the Ford GT-40 and the much-chronicled Camaro, it is worth seeking. It is cleaner looking than the racing version, though the racing style bumperettes are in place. This may actually be a 1966 model
depicted, as the rear license plate reads "66 427". Also it differs from the racing version by having twin radiator fans mounted forward of the radiator and visible through the large grill opening. In most 1965 models of the 1:1 automobile, single fans were present. The racing version does not have this, as cooling at speed was not a problem.
Street versions, cruising with that monstrous 427 cubic inch motor, built up enormous heat generating the need for more cooling power. Some of the later 1966 renditions had these additions.
Visually beautiful, the paint is applied generously and even; chrome wheels, rollbar and sidepipes richen the sight of the bulbous fendered car that truly looks like the serpent it is named for. Low and wide stanced, it set a performance record that is hard to match even today. There isn't an, abundance of the detail we celebrate in today's Mint technology, but for a harder to find collectible from Creative Masters, it is well worth having.
(09/26/1998)
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