Hot Wheels RLC 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C #1

The Hot Wheels 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C with catalog number JJY67 is a collector's model released as the 2026 RLC Membership Car, available exclusively to Red Line Club members. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors and fans of American-British racing classics, distinguished from standard toy cars by its metal base, rubber tires, Spectraflame paint, and an opening hood with a detailed engine.

The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C casting was designed by Brendon Vetuskey, and JJY67 is its debut release for 2026. The casting features an opening hood, beneath which is a detailed seven-liter FE-family V8 engine. The model is finished in Spectraflame bright red, a translucent, vibrant red applied directly over polished metal, reserved for the brand's most exclusive releases. The trim includes refined headlights, taillights, moldings, emblems, and engine bay details, as well as a rear Hot Wheels license plate reading "LILCBRA." The base is matte black, metal, and features detailed chassis molding; the windows have a slightly tinted shade, and the interior is finished in matte black. The model rolls on GYRR10SP wheels, which are Real Riders with rubber tires. It is manufactured in China. The set includes a 2026 RLC patch and a collectible enamel pin.

The original vehicle is the AC Cobra, also sold as the Shelby Cobra—a sports car produced by AC Cars and Shelby American from 1962 to 1967. The concept was created by Carroll Shelby, and the design stems from the AC Ace model designed by John Tojeiro: Shelby, together with AC, modified the Ace to fit a Ford V8 engine. The 427 S/C (Semi-Competition) variant, produced in 1965, is considered the peak evolution of the Cobra—and it was born from a failure: Shelby did not manage to produce the one hundred units required for FIA homologation, so 31 of the 53 remaining racing chassis were converted into road cars. They received slightly detuned seven-liter "side-oiler" FE V8 engines, windshields, and mufflers. Due to its extreme rarity, it is one of the most desirable Cobra variants—examples fetch prices in the millions of dollars at auction.

For collectors, the JJY67 has a special status: the Membership Car is a model intended exclusively for Red Line Club members for a given year and is not available through regular retail channels. Combined with the casting's debut, opening hood, detailed chassis, and included club merchandise, this makes it one of the key items of the year.

FAQ

What is an RLC Membership Car?
It is an annual model intended exclusively for Red Line Club members, not available for standard retail sale.

Does the Hot Wheels Shelby Cobra 427 S/C JJY67 have an opening hood?
Yes. A seven-liter FE-family V8 engine is detailed under the opening hood.

What is included in the set besides the model?
The piece comes with a 2026 RLC patch and a collectible enamel pin.