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AC & Cobra 1962-2011: A Brooklands Portfolio
The Cobra was Carroll Shelby's brainchild. He contacted AC in 1961 and secured promises of the Ford V8s and finance for racing. AC, Shelby and Ford were soon in business. The Cobra's development was rapid, but there were teething problems and international success did not come easily. Much later, AC cars were bought by Alan Lubinsky and many changes were introduced, aimed at making the business profitable. The 55 articles in this portfolio give a full and comprehensive picture of the history of AC and Cobra cars.
Cobra and Shelby Mustang 1962-2007 Photo Archive: Including Prototypes and Clones
In recent years, interest in the cars created by Shelby-American has increased dramatically. Good Shelbys are getting harder to find each year, and their values continue to rise dramatically. The result is that clones of these cars have appeared. This book shows not only the originals but to also show the creativity shown by replica Shelby and Cobra owners in modifying their cars in an attempt to capture the spirit of the originals.
Cobra Replicas
Outside of the States, the UK's Cobra replica scene is one of the most exciting and prolific on the planet. In this book the author has visited all of the major players, looking closely at the cars and the companies behind them, to produce a hugely informative and entertaining read. Combined with invaluable advice on researching the scene, choosing a car that's right for you and your budget and making sure you have the facilities at home to complete a build. This is a fascinating and invaluable insight into the extraordinary world of UK Cobra replicas.
Cobra Replicas: Essential Buyer’s Guide: 1980-2011
You might think a Cobra is an unattainable dream, and you'd be right. However, a replica that looks just like one and works rather better is not only attainable - it costs about the same as a Toyota. Iain Ayre has been reviewing, building and designing Cobra replicas for decades and there's nobody better to have in your pocket when you stop dreaming and start checking out buying or building one for real. Although the book is general and applies to all Cobra types, specific American Cobras mentioned by name in copy or captions and photographed are Cutting Edge, Everett-Morrison, Shell Valley, Factory Five and West Coast.
How to Build Cobra Kit Cars + Buying Used
The original Shelby Cobra left an indelible imprint on the automotive landscape. This nimble English roadster, powered by a raucous Ford V-8, set new performance standards, won countless races, and became an iconic supercar. The Shelby Cobra was only in production for six short years and only about 1,000 cars were ever made, but Cobra aficionados yearned for and revered these cars. Then, beginning in the late 1970s, companies manufactured and sold Cobra replicas as a kit car, so enthusiasts could build one in their garage, and other companies eventually offered complete rolling chassis as well as complete new cars.
Author D. Brian Smith, former editor-in-chief of Kit Carmagazine, shows you each crucial step for assembling a modern Cobra replica, and in particular, he profiles assembling the most popular Cobra kit car: the Factory Five Cobra Mk4. He guides you through selecting the right Cobra kit car for a particular budget and performance goals, and then shows how to plan, budget, and use the necessary tools. Detailed step-by-step captions and photos show you how to assemble each major component group of the car so you assemble a strong running, reliable, and safe Cobra replica.
Also included in this informative guide is how to buy a pre-owned Cobra replica. It shows you how to inspect, evaluate, and test drive used Cobra kit cars for those who prefer to purchase one already assembled.
Shelby Cobra Gold Portfolio 1962-1969
Gold Portfolio signifies a premium edition in the Brooklands series. Packed with even more articles, photos, technical information, road tests, buying information and other great features on your favorite car.
Shelby Cobra Gold Portfolio 1962-1969 includes: Road and Track Tests, Specifications, New Model Reports, Performance Data, Racing History, Autokraft AC Mk. IV, 260, Daytona, Mk.II 289, & Mk.III 427.
The Shelby American Story
The Shelby American Story is about the decade of the sixties. Carroll Shelby is world-renowned for developing the Shelby Cobras and Mustangs as well as the Ford GT racing program. Prior to this, however, Shelby was a championship race driver, culminating in 1959, when he and his co-driver, Roy Salvadori, won Le Mans, the World's premier road racing event.
Forced to retire from racing due to ill health, Carroll got the idea of installing small-block American V-8 engines in a light-weight sports car. The English AC had a beautiful body and good-handling characteristics, but a somewhat anemic power plant. Shelby discussed the idea with Charles Hurlock of AC and a roller was shipped to Shelby who installed a 260 cid Ford V8. The first car was finished in early 1962.
Renamed the Cobra, Shelby's creations were beginning to appear at race courses by the end of 1962. A sufficient number of cars were built for the FIA to recognize the Cobra as a production (GT) car. Cobras dominated the GT Class in racing for much of the decade, winning Le Mans and Sebring in 1964. In 1965, Cobra Daytona Coupes won the World Manufacturers' Championship. After some success installing Ford V-8s in Cooper Mona-cos (the King Cobra), Shelby teamed with Ford to pursue the triple crown of sports car racing: Le Mans, Sebring and Daytona. Success finally came with the Ford GT in 1966 and then again in 1967.
This book tells the entire story including accounts of the most significant races, the engineering and development of the cars as well as something about the outstanding individuals involved with Shelby during the era. It is a must have for all autosports enthusiasts as well as those interested in the history of cars and racing. But most of all, it is essential for the many Shelby fans throughout the world.