Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe
Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe

Author: Rinsey Mills

Publisher: Porter Press

Published: 2020-04-28

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781907085420

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Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe tells the fascinating history of the Daytona Coupe version of Carroll Shelby’s fabled Cobra with special focus on one of the six cars built. The fabulous Daytona Coupe, brutally purposeful in both looks and performance, was created to win the FIA World Sportscar Championship and duly did so in 1965, beating Ferrari in the large-capacity class – the category that really counted as it fired the public’s imagination. The specific car covered in detail in this book, CSX2300, took part in five championship rounds (one in 1964, four in 1965) and played its part in Shelby American’s unique team success. Truly one of the ‘Great Cars’, the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe is a most worthy addition to this acclaimed series of books. The expert text is supplemented by 300 period photographs, many previously unpublished, supported by a portfolio of commissioned special photography.

Daytona Cobra Coupes
Daytona Cobra Coupes

Author: Peter Brock

Publisher:

Published: 1995-12-01

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 9780964819306

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Peter Brock spins the tale of the DAYTONA COBRA COUPES as only one of its original designers could. Detailing the personal rivalries & ambitions that resulted in a drive to beat the Europeans & their mighty Ferraris in GT road racing, this book tells the story of Carroll Shelby's band of hotrodders & their battle to win the 1965 World Championship, the first such title in history to be won by an American team in American cars. "We were just a bunch of hell-raisin', hard-drinkin' renegades tryin' to make somethin' happen" says Carroll Shelby in his foreword to the book. Happen it did & captured in striking action photography by Dave Friedman, the triumphs & struggles unfold in breathtaking sequence as they occurred. From spectator photos & his own private collection taken as official team photographer, Dave contributed over 500 black & white & 100 color photos. This is the story of the dedication, creativity & chemistry of the men who built & drove competitive race cars. It is the story of science & politics & perserverence. It is THE story of the Daytona Cobra Coupes. Order from Stauffer Publishing, P.O. Box 99, Blue Mounds, WI 53517. Phone (800) 328-2683. FAX (608) 437-4530. $100.

The First Three Shelby Cobras
The First Three Shelby Cobras

Author: Gordon Bruce

Publisher: Porter Press

Published: 2018-04-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781907085550

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The First Three Shelby Cobras, the third book in the acclaimed Exceptional Cars series, tells the story of three remarkable cars, the first AC Cobras created by the legendary Carroll Shelby in 1962 and now favorites of sports-car enthusiasts throughout the world. The prototype CSX2000 has been described as the “most important American car”, although it was built on a British AC Ace chassis with an American Ford V8 engine. It was retained by the Shelby family until 2016, when it sold at auction for a record $13.75 million. CSX2001 was the first production Cobra, and was delivered to American racing driver Ed Hugus. It was later sold to Frenchman Jean-Marie Vincent, who raced in the Tour de France and in numerous European hillclimbs. CSX2002 was the first Cobra to race and nearly won its inaugural outing at Riverside, driven by Bill Krause, until sidelined by a broken rear hub. It did take the first ever Cobra win, with Dave MacDonald at Tucson in March 1963. Its success led to a series of competition wins that made Shelby's Cobras famous and admired across the globe. All three cars are now the pride of car collections in the United States of America. CSX2000 and CSX2002 are part of the Larry Miller Collection, and CSX2001 belongs to California-based motorsport aficionado Bruce Meyer.

Cobra-Ferrari Wars 1963-1965
Cobra-Ferrari Wars 1963-1965

Author: Michael L. Shoen

Publisher: CFW

Published: 1990-09-04

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9780962509308

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Featured are the 289 and 427 Cobra roadsters and coupes, Ferrari GTOs, LM, and GTB, Aston 214 , Corvette Grand Sport, Jaguar Lightweight E-Type, Porsche 904 and Abarth Simca 2000 -- in 27 1963-1965 FIA world championship races, from Sebring, Florida to Le Mans, France. Personal recollections range from Shelby's greenest mechanic to Ferraris chief engineer, from forgotten privateers to world-class drivers. Acclaimed by Ferrari and Cobra enthusiasts alike, this is the definitive history of the epic struggle that changed sports car racing forever. The work is based on interviews of 53 of the original participants, conducted over 18 years. Over 530 archival photos, drawings, blueprints and documents, including 57 large-format color prints.

Shelby American 60 Years of High Performance
Shelby American 60 Years of High Performance

Author: Colin Comer

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2023-02-21

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0760376190

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Celebrate six decades of Carroll Shelby's brand of automotive excitement with Shelby American 60 Years of High Performance. Cobra, GT40, Daytona Coupe, King Cobra, Mustang GT350, and more are covered in this officially licensed, heavily illustrated overview.

Inside Shelby American
Inside Shelby American

Author: John Morton

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA

Published: 2013-11-18

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1627880828

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In the late 1950s, a young John Morton was transfixed with sports car racing. His dreams of competition eventually led him to enroll, in 1962, in the Shelby School of High Performance Driving. In a bold moment after the last class, Morton asked Carroll Shelby if he might come to work for the newly formed Shelby American. The answer was “Yes, here's a broom.” Thus ended Morton's college career and began his long racing career. Over the next three years, Morton would be a firsthand witness to the evolution of one of the most iconic sports car builders and racing teams of the 1960s. Inside Shelby American is his personal account of a company overflowing with talent, from designer Pete Brock to fabricator extraordinare Phil Remington to drivers like Dan Gurney, Ken Miles, Bob Bondurant, and Phil Hill. The cars were equally captivating: AC Cobra, Mustang GT350, Ford GT, Daytona Coupe. In this book, Morton’s story is intertwined with the memories of other Shelby staffers of the period, revealing through historic photography and an untold perspective the rousing story of America’s most legendary racer and car builder.

Shelby American Up Close and Behind the Scenes
Shelby American Up Close and Behind the Scenes

Author: Dave Friedman

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2017-09-12

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 0760351988

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Shelby American Up Close and Behind the Scenes takes readers inside the shop that produced the 289 Cobra, Daytona Coupe, 427 Cobra, Mustang GT350, and more from 1962 to 1965.

America Wins the 1965 World Gt Championship
America Wins the 1965 World Gt Championship

Author: K. Grasdin

Publisher:

Published: 2020-06-10

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13:

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America Wins the World GT Championship Beating Arch Rival Ferrari The Beautiful Shelby Daytona Coupe shows on the cover of this 100 page journal Daytona - Winner Sebring - Winner Monza - Winner Nürburgring - Winner In many races the Daytona Coupes finished 1,2 Use this journal to keep track of your everyday sightings of interesting cars. Can also be used as a journal for keeping track of your repairs or restorations efforts. The cover shows one of the most beautiful and iconic cars of all time and it's the Shelby Daytona Coupe. Click on the BUY button NOW to purchase this useful and beautiful journal.

Carroll Shelby
Carroll Shelby

Author: Rinsey Mills

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2014-03-15

Total Pages: 555

ISBN-13: 0760346461

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The definitive record of the twentieth century's preeminent car builder and racer is now available in an updated paperback edition. It was motoring author Rinsey Mills' passion for AC cars and motorsports history that led to his first meeting with Carroll Shelby. His suggestion that they should collaborate in order to create an accurate record of Shelby's life and achievements at first was rebuffed but later taken up with enthusiasm. This authorized biography is the result. Carroll Shelby: The Authorized Biography was a long time in the making, as Mills left no stone unturned in his quest to produce the complete study of Shelby's remarkable life. He carried out extensive research and conducted numerous interviews, fully capturing the narrative of Carroll Shelby within and outside of the automotive racing world: his childhood in Texas, wartime tenure with the Army Air Force, and postwar entrepreneurship; his earliest race wins in 1952 and his legendary 1959 victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans; his monumental release of the first Cobra and the formation of Shelby American in 1962; his historical partnership with Ford that would last for decades; all the way through to Shelby's personal hobbies, travels, and present-day legacy. Fascinating photographs from Shelby's personal collection complete a book whose original hardcover edition was published mere weeks before his passing, making Carroll Shelby: The Authorized Biography a magnificent and lasting tribute to one of the greatest automotive figures of the twentieth century.