The V8 roaring, the Snake hissing, the Shelby Cobra is ready to strike. The Shelby Cobra was the turning point in automotive history, built by Carroll Shelby and Ford the cobra was a piece of art. The Shelby Cobra was legendary in the automotive world. This car was the best in the world at its time. First off, The Cobra was a very pricey car, but the buyer got their money’s worth with this car.The 1966 Shelby Cobra cost $8000 back in the day. It was the most expensive car.. The Shelby Mustang cost less than it.(Realitycheque, Answers.com)Though the cost was high it was worth it. The car was very expensive for that day and age and if nothing had been done to it $8000 was its base price. Though if you added any modifications to it it would cost