Unveiled in 1965, the Anglo-U.S. Shelby 'Cobra 428' was the most brutish muscle car ever. Former race driver Carroll Shelby got the notion that a simple way to make a really hot car would be to slip a small Ford V-8 into the aluminum body of the British made AC 'Ace.' AC had introduced the 'Ace' roadster in 1953 and in 1960 they were in danger of losing their source for engines. Shelby's little notion grew into one of the most successful specialty cars ever produced. As with all true sports cars, there are few amenities on the Cobra -- What you see is what you get! But what you get is a racing machine with power to spare. In 1964, the Shelby Daytona Cobra (a hardtop model) won its class at LeMans. The car was the first of Carroll Shelby's successful car designs, which also include the Shelby 'Mustang' and the Dodge 'Viper.'
This car was restored by the owner, who completed everything (except the paint) working weekends for five years. The car was assembled to duplicate the original racing appearance. The car has been to Willow Springs and the California Speedway for club events. The car has also received awards at the JBA show, the Saleen show, National City car show, and others.
Collection of Howard GireSource - SDAM | |
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