Shelby 289 Cobra Junior Is The Toy Car From Your Childhood Dreams

What do you get the kid who has it all? Well, you could stop spoiling them for one, but if that’s out of the question, then you could try your luck with even more expensive toys.

Of course, you could also inject them with the highly addictive motor virus by getting them a pedal car, or if the budget allows it, then one of the finest examples available in today’s market is the Shelby 289 Cobra Junior.

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We will talk about the finances (and other details) required for such a purchase shortly, but first, let’s see what makes it special. Built to replicate the looks of the iconic sports car, it is finished in the traditional Shelby Blue and adorned with white racing stripes spanning from the front all the way to the back.

It also features working headlights and a horn, but more impressively, a steel chassis, glass-reinforced plastic body, front and rear disc brakes, fully independent suspension and a steering system described as being “sophisticated”. As you wouldn’t want the little one to sweat it out, it also comes with a 110 cc internal combustion engine, with one cylinder, that can push it up to a top speed of 40 mph (64 km/h).

Now, let’s go back to the money part and cut to the chase: you’re looking at an estimated $20,000 to $30,000 for this Shelby 289 Cobra Junior. To place a bid for it, you will have to take part in RMSothebys’ Amelia Island auction, in Florida, that takes place on March 6-7. Don’t forget the credit card at home if you do.