# Shelby Cobra 427 S/C 1965 Black Yellow Kyosho 1:18

> Kyosho renders the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C as a 1:18 scale model in die-cast metal, finished in Black with Yellow striping.

The Shelby Cobra 427 S/C sits at the top of the original Cobra lineage: a road-legal machine carrying competition-specification features straight from Shelby American's workshop. Kyosho's 1:18 die-cast interpretation brings that specification to the display cabinet with a level of surface fidelity that rewards close inspection. The Black and Yellow colourway gives this release a presence distinct from the red or blue examples more commonly associated with the model.

## The Shelby Cobra 427 S/C: Road Car, Competition Ready

The CSX3000-series Cobra 427 used a larger-diameter tubular steel chassis than the earlier 289 cars, with coil-spring suspension replacing the original leaf-spring setup. Powering it was Ford's 427 cubic inch (7.0-litre) FE-series V8 with a side-oiler block. The body sat on widened, flared arches to accommodate the broader track demanded by the new chassis.

## What S/C Actually Means

The Semi-Competition designation was not marketing shorthand. Each S/C car left Shelby American fitted with side exhaust pipes, a bolt-in roll bar, a quick-fill fuel cap, and those signature flared arches — features that made the car equally at home on a road course and a public highway. Customer colour choices ranged across the palette; black with yellow or gold accents was among the options available from Shelby American.

## Kyosho 1:18 Die-Cast: What the Model Delivers

Kyosho's 1:18 Cobra 427 S/C is produced in die-cast metal, the construction method that allows the manufacturer to reproduce the bodywork curves, panel shut-lines, and exterior hardware with the consistency a collector expects. The model replicates the defining S/C details — side exhaust pipes running the length of the sills, the roll bar behind the cockpit, and the pronounced flared arches — in the Black with Yellow striping livery.

## In the Display Cabinet

At 1:18, the Cobra 427 S/C is a compact roadster rather than a long grand tourer, so it fits naturally into a standard single-shelf display without dominating the space. The open-top body style and exposed side pipes make it visually engaging from multiple angles. The Black and Yellow colourway pairs well alongside period American machinery — a Ford GT40 Mk II or a Shelby GT500 Mustang from 1967–68 would sit comfortably in the same collection without the liveries competing.

## Details

- **Price:** 218.9 EUR
- **Vendor:** KYOSHO
- **Type:** ROAD CARS
- **Tags:** 1:18, ai-published, FORD, HISTORIC, HISTORIC CARS, KYOSHO

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 218.90 EUR | In stock |

## Images

- Black and gold Shelby Cobra 427 scale model car with Goodyear tires, showcased by Vroomi for collectors.
- Black and gold Shelby Cobra 427 SC scale model car with Goodyear tires, showcased by Vroomi
- Black and gold Shelby Cobra 427 scale model car with open hood, detailed interior, Goodyear tires — Vroomi
- Black and gold Shelby Cobra 427 scale model car with open hood, detailed engine, and Goodyear tires at Vroomi

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> Source: [Vroomi](https://vroomimodels.com/products/ford-usa-shelby-cobra-427-sc-spider-1962-08048bkg)
> Updated: 2026-10-21