Original AC Ace & Cobra
Original AC Ace & Cobra

Author: Rinsey Mills

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781870979146

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Original AC Ace & Cobra By Rinsey Mills. Subtitled: The RestorerÆs Guide to AC, Bristol and Ford Engined Cars. The ultimate guide to one of AmericaÆs most legendary cars and its British roots. This is a carefully researched text that is packed with 150 color photos showing every detail, plus the most complete production details available anywhere. This is your guide to exactly what is 100% authentic for every year and model. Hdbd., 9 1/2"x 12", 96 pgs., approx. 150 color photos.

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.

AC Cobra
AC Cobra

Author: Rinsey Mills

Publisher: Haynes Publications

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781859608494

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The legendary AC Cobra is one of the world's ultimate no-compromise sports cars. Originally derived from the AC Ace, the brutal Cobra was the result of Carroll Shelby's dream to combine British chassis expertise with the easily available power of a large-capacity American V8 engine. Forty years on from its debut, this much imitated car is revered the world over, and original examples have become highly sought-after. This beautifully produced commemorative book will appeal to all sports car fans as well as to Cobra enthusiasts.

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.

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.

Shelby Cars in Detail
Shelby Cars in Detail

Author: Frank Barrett

Publisher: Haynes Publishing Group

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781893618947

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Here, studio photography emphasizes each car's distinctive shape, unique characteristics and mechanical attributes. The photography is supported by lively and authoritative chassis histories for every featured car.

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.

Forward Drive
Forward Drive

Author: Jim Motavalli

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-10-14

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1136534105

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This comprehensive account of the past, present and future of the automobile examines the key trends, key technologies and key players involved in the race to develop clean, environmentally friendly vehicles that are affordable and that do not compromise on safety or design. Undertaking a rigorous interrogation of our global dependency on oil, the author demonstrates just how unwise and unnecessary this is in light of current developments such as the fuel cell revolution and the increasing viability of hybrid cars, which use both petrol and electricity - innovations that could signal a new era of clean, sustainable energy. The arguments put forward draw on support from an eclectic range of sources - including industry insiders, scientists, economists and environmentalists - to make for an enlightening read.

Ac Sports Cars in Detail
Ac Sports Cars in Detail

Author: Rinsey Mills

Publisher: Herridge & Sons

Published: 2008-12-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780954998172

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This is the first ever book devoted exclusively to these six-cylinder ACs. In 1919 the small English firm of AC Cars came out with a new engine which, amazingly, was to power their products for more than 40 years. It was a six-cylinder unit with alloy block, cast-iron wet liners and a single overhead camshaft. The author opens with a review of the company's products prior to the introduction of the 16/66 model in 1933. He goes on to give highly detailed descriptions of all models and variants - 16/70, 16/80, 16/90, and the post-war Ace, Aceca and Greyhound - covering every aspect of the chassis, running gear, engines and transmissions, and discusses the changes made to specifications and equipment during production. The history of the cars in competition is studied, and the author also advises on the practicalities of owning any of these models today, including common problems, parts availability, maintenance and preservation. There are also more than 150 black-and-white photographs from archive sources.