# Iconic 3D-Printed Cars This Replica 1965 Shelby Cobra Was 3D-Printed By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1965-shelby-cobra References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/3d-printed-shelby-cobra-ornl/35575/) & [ornl.gov](http://www.ornl.gov/ornl/news/news-releases/2015/3-d-printed-shelby-cobra-highlights-ornl-rd-at-detroit-auto-show) The 1965 [Shelby Cobra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelby-mustang-mache-gt-concept) is truly a [vintage sportscar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-zero), and one that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory took it upon itself to create a [3D-printed replica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archaeological-complex-of-carmona) of the iconic vehicle for display at the Detroit Auto Show. Incredibly, this project took only six weeks from conception to finished product, and both celebrates the Shelby Cobra while also showing off modern additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping technology. The team took just 24 hours to print the 1965 Shelby Cobra's parts, 8 hours to print the tooling components and 4 hours to put together the bodywork, which was given a Class A automotive finish by Knoxville-based company TruDesign. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Printing in Automotive:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional manufacturing with the use of 3D printing technology in automotive industry. - **Rapid Prototyping:** Allows for faster and more efficient development of prototypes, opening up possibilities for innovation and experimentation. - **Additive Manufacturing:** Advancements in additive manufacturing technology enabling the creation of complex and detailed automotive parts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Potential for revolutionizing the production process and design capabilities in the automotive industry. - **Manufacturing:** Disrupting traditional manufacturing processes with the adoption of 3D printing and rapid prototyping. - **Design and Engineering:** Innovative opportunities in the field of design and engineering through the application of additive manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Hypercar Components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinteros.md) - [3D-Printed Motorsports Components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-racing-x-stratasys.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hv001-hybrid-sports-car.md) - [Speedy 3D-Printed Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/21c-v-max.md) - [All-Electric Performance Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelby-mustang-mache-gt-concept.md) - [1930s-Inspired Hand-Built Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports.md) - [3D-Printed Auto Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fits.md) - [Limited-Run Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric.md) - [Remastered Iconic Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remastered-iconic-supercar.md)