For one guy at least... by Wallace Wyss - The 2004 Ford Shelby Cobra Concept was built during the last hurrah of Shelby at Ford, when he had been brought back as a spokesman. No one had better credentials as far as creating exciting cars. … [Read more...]
A Brief History of the Shelby Cobra
December 29, 2019 By 2 Comments
The history of Carroll Shelby is multifaceted, complex and fascinating. The movie Ford v Ferrari focuses on his involvement with the 24 Hours of Le Mans where he won the race outright with co-driver Roy Salvadori driving an Aston Martin in 1959. He … [Read more...]
Six Hours In Cobraland Celebrating the Shelby Cobra
December 17, 2019 By 2 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - I was hoping now that Ford v Ferrari, the movie, which may have already recovered its cost back ($100 million) will be breeding a new whole new legion of Shelby fans, who leave the theatre interested in Shelby Cobras, GT40s, … [Read more...]
Event Report: The 7th Annual Shelby Tribute
May 24, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Gardena, CA May 5, 2019 Text and photos by Wallace Wyss - I hafta say that, having been somewhat around Shelby American back in the day (first visit 1965) I remember what it was like then. And it’s the same now, enthusiasm for the cars … [Read more...]
Things From The Far Past
May 29, 2015 By 11 Comments
by Mike Gulett- We are all a little sentimental at times, some of us more than others. Two years ago when I was visiting my mother (about 2,000 miles away) I rummaged around in her storage room and found something that I thought had long been … [Read more...]
What’s In A Name – Shelby Cobra: AC Cobra: AC-Ford Cobra or Shelby AC Cobra?
April 22, 2015 By 2 Comments
by Mike - The Cobra was introduced in the September 1962 issue of Road & Track. On the cover at the top they called it the AC-Ford Cobra and at the bottom the cover photo was labeled Shelby AC Cobra. Inside, the article title is AC-Ford … [Read more...]
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