Filipinetti Cobra 427 Competition CSX3103
The Swiss Scuderia Filipinetti racing team bought one of Sheby’s competition 427 Cobras in 1965 and added it to its stable of racing cars. They raced it in Europe and northern African races and hill climbs.
The model:
Monogram 1/24 Cobra built out of the box
Added a cap on the right front fender for the dry sump oil system.
Removed the sun visors and wind wings
Used numbers proved by 65Slotcar (thanks Bill) {now available from LeMans Decals and Pattosplace}
Added driver’s seat belt
Added a rear view mirror
Painted Tamiya Italian Red spray can