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Cobra Day at the Petersen Museum

Historic gathering of Shelby Cobras at the Petersen Museum, showcasing rare originals and racing heritage.

This film documents the first Cobra Day held at the Petersen Automotive Museum, bringing together an extraordinary collection of original Shelby Cobra roadsters, including 289s, FIA models, 427s, and Daytona Coupes. The footage captures the atmosphere of the event, featuring rare cars, close-up details, and historical context around Shelby’s legacy. Many of the vehicles shown have significant racing history, making this a unique visual record of one of the most important Cobra gatherings ever assembled.

License Type

Stock footage / licensed archival film

Price

On request

Year

1996

Location - Event

Petersen Automotive Museum – Cobra Day (Los Angeles, USA)

Key people

Carroll Shelby

Key cars

  • Shelby Cobra 289
  • Shelby Cobra 427
  • Shelby Cobra FIA
  • Shelby Daytona Coupe

Format

Archival / event footage (likely video transfer)