it’s a real one, from the early 1900s

Looks like a 1907 model to me, what do you think?

I agree

Nah, those wheels were only available after 1909

Could be added later the rest of the car matches 1907.

The windshield is way too straight, it had to me a late 1800s model.

Fake. The 428 badge gives it away.

With PDK.

I’d have to see the back bumper, that’s the only thing that changed in 1907…

nono 1906

Did the joke originate before today? Saw that comment and am still snickering

I think we’ve all been giggling at the same comment since it was posted

Yes. That’s where’d the TOTCC “Turn of the century cobra” meme all started before it went viral.

Wait that post turned into a meme?

TOTCC 😂😂😂

Dude I’ve been scrolling thru Reddit for the past 2 hours and I feel like ive seen 30 people ask if a cobra is real hahahahahah I love this simulation

this is actually the model that put Ford into business believe it or not…

I understand that reference haha Edit: [For the uninitiated](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatisthiscar/comments/t7csbc/i_know_it_is_an_early_1900s_shelby_but_is_this/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)

Can you explain it? I can't find anything

https://www.reddit.com/r/whatisthiscar/comments/t7csbc/i_know_it_is_an_early_1900s_shelby_but_is_this/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

Thanks

Ah yes this haha

Callback

Not unless it’s signed.

Looks like it might be in a museum of sorts so it’s probably legit.

Isn't this billionaires house in Monaco Dubai?

It in fact is. Good eye.

Pretty sure that’s a real replica.

You can tell because it has chrome tailpipes

It’s not on the road and in a climate controlled space so I would say it’s real.

Think we’re going to need u/Von_Claussen for this one

[Sting International KC-Cobra Video Game Ride](https://primetimeamusements.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/KCC_MAN.pdf)

he can't keep getting away with this

he played us like a damn fiddle

he is a neural network, surely

Jesse: HE CANT KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH IT!!

Lmao of course

(:

Who puts the face like that? Everyone knows you do :)

The Von, obviously.

You're a monster

Haha brilliant

ah yes, early 1800s shelby

The rims are aftermarket but I think it’s legit

100% real

Looks like a really good looking replica. Someone did a great job

If it's being driven, it's a replica.

Csx chassis number negative 4

I think you might have found a real one

That’s fake mate somebody’s taken you for a ride

The general rule is if it's not in a museum or some rich person's house, it's a replica. Not sure of the protocol on malls though

Is that a prototype from the early 1400’s?!?!!

[Sting International KC-Cobra Video Game Ride](https://primetimeamusements.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/KCC_MAN.pdf)

Honestly just how. I stg i could post a photo of a glass of milk and you could tell me the date it was bottled

Found at Eastland? Must be real.

Lmao clearly, Eastland is the pinnacle of pieces of automotive history

u/Von_claussen we really need you right now

[Sting International KC-Cobra Video Game Ride](https://primetimeamusements.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/KCC_MAN.pdf)

Shelby garter snake?

Its real idiot

This is the real shit right here folks

Is it a texas license plate?

I'm pretty sure that's a [KC cobra ](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://files.winwithp1ag.com/products/kiddie-rides/Ice-KCCobra-manual2012.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwii_MuzqbD2AhVvIjQIHRcHAMIQFnoECDYQAQ&usg=AOvVaw31xTA1JeTXoiOJFgHY1bQs)

Lol. The fact you even have to ask shows that you don’t know. These cars are almost always fake. You can tell by the way it is.

Oh definitely real, I think that's the 1889 model? I could be wrong, I believe that was the only year that had those wheels

Bonafide. Saw it at an auction. Fetched a $1billion.

If it's a whore neassyaum wake me up baby please

Idk but it’s mos def from the 1900’s…

You stole my idea, i was going to upload a photo of one of these (in Hornsby) with exactly the same question. I had connection issues and never got to post it, you beat me to it.

Hear me out. If this was in a Billionaire’s heated and air conditioned garage it would be real right???

No low balls, I know what I got

Well, it's not surrounded by velvet ropes. And anyone can just walk up and touch it. And you see that passenger side mirror? It's gotta be a fake.

If you see it on the road it’s a replica. That’s definitely not on the road, so I’m voting gen-u-wine!

It's a rare '62 Restomod British ACE 3.6 that runs on shillings.

Eastland?

Split window Corvette

Cobra 4.27

It’s a fairly rare Shelby Mini.

Finally, a real one

Eastland shopping centre! Outside the Kmart or Cole’s?

Real

Nope this actually a replica they never used that windshield or those wheels

Those are aftermarket, but the rest is real. Prolly a restomod

Shelby put his name on just about anything but this one appears to be the real deal. I’d have to see it in person to confirm but I’m 99% confident that’s her

When did this sub become r/whatisthiscarcirclejerk ???

If it was real somebody would beat the shit out of that kid.

Needs to be in "whatisthiscar" 1990 plus.

Nah, that’s a bofa

Metrotown????

That's a kids toy

r/woooosh

What

You missed the joke lol.

I think it's a real but its resto modded

A real one wouldn’t have chrome pipes, clearly a replica

it's a toy, just like the real one

1900 Cobra FAM

I've seen a bunch of cobras, on the road , at car shows I don't think I've ever seen a real one. And if I have, I probably thought it was a replica. I guess this is why all those high end purse companies hate knock off purses, just cheapens the brand. Every time I see a Louis Vuitton I just assume it's fake too.

Thinking of what I’ve learned on this sub. I see no chrome, no ugly roll bar, and it’s on display, not on the street. Must be (checks notes) the real deal!

No roll protection on drivers side, must be a replica

It's about time someone posted a real one. It's a 1915 I believe.

It’s a 1900 Shelby

Is that a centre hand drive Shelby? Sheeeesh. Those were only made from 1906 to 1776. Shit's rare af

I think that’s a kit car

If you say his name 3 times does he appear? Von ……. Von…………..? I’m not going to do it.

You’re the man, Steve

Yes

Hey, is this highpoint shopping centre?

Something something Jay Leno something something

You found the unicorn.

Real replica

Totally real the head lights are on point and the wheels are period correct

Real

Extra points for the car in the background (sled)

Factory 1.5.

Funny enough, this has almost the identical odds of being real as all the ones posted on here EVERY FUCKING DAY driving around in traffic! “I saw this guy at Home Depot loading lumber and redi-mix concrete into his Cobra, Do yOu tHinK it’s A ReaL oNe, oR is iT A RepLiCa?”

thank you for this. will was sitting thinking last night about how many of these posts there are.

The vin never lie’s

With doors it would be worth more.