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"When I find the time, I'm going to sit down and write the social history of bourbon."
"She had a deep, throaty, genuine laugh, like that sound a dog makes just before it throws up"
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Nomad, I think it was Seattle and then on to Nevada. I was more interested in the cars than where they were going so never asked them many questions about that.
Ron
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"When I find the time, I'm going to sit down and write the social history of bourbon."
"She had a deep, throaty, genuine laugh, like that sound a dog makes just before it throws up"
My goal in life is to have a psychiatric disorder named after me.
Carroll Shelby during his racing days.
A VERY young Shelby practicing for future races...
Still as determined many years later, putting the Cobra through its paces...
John Edgar and Carroll Shelby, 1957. They grew up in Ohio and Texas, and formed their sports car racing alliance in California.
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Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most...
Gain,
Those are some very interesting pictures. Thanks for posting them.
Ron
Gene Hammon's Cobra gets some Texan air under its tires at Green Valley Raceway with Bob Bondurant...
and then by Bill Steele.
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"Q" from Sunny South Africa. Click pic to view my albums.![]()
Methinks those Cobras are too light for their class... ;-)
"Anyone who drives faster than you is a Maniac,
and anyone who drives slower is an Idiot." - George Carlin
I came across some fantastic Cobra photos from the Sebring 12 Hours in March 1963, taken by Tom Bigelow.
CSX2009 - co-driven by Peter Jopp and Jocko Maggiacomo
CSX2127 - co-driven by Lew Spencer and Ken Miles
CSX2128 - co-driven by Dan Gurney and Phil Hill
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"Anyone who drives faster than you is a Maniac,
and anyone who drives slower is an Idiot." - George Carlin
Great photo's, Sundude! ==)
Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most...
Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most...
Gian,
That is a great picture and one that I haven't seen before. The only thing wrong with it is that the Cobras don't belong to me.
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Found some more vintage Cobra photos for your viewing pleasure...
Factory team Dragon Snake, CSX2019
Dave MacDonald, CSX2026, first team victory, Dodger Stadium Road Races, Mar 1963
Allen Grant, CSX2128, USRRC Laguna Seca, Jun 1963
Bob Bondurant, CSX2137, L.A Times Grand Prix Riverside, Oct 1963
Dan Gurney, CSX2127, L.A Times Grand Prix Riverside, Oct 1963
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"Anyone who drives faster than you is a Maniac,
and anyone who drives slower is an Idiot." - George Carlin
Funny advertisement from Shelby American Inc.
Jo Schlesser/Jean Guichet, CSX2260, Daytona 2000km, Feb 1964
Vito Coco/Vincenzo Arena, CSX2301, Targa Florio, Apr 1964
Bob Johnson/Tom Payne, CSX2601, Daytona 2000km, Feb 1965
Ken Miles, CSX2431, USRRC Riverside Grand Prix, May 1965
Richard Messersmith, CSX3018, Wilmont Hills WI
Unidentified 289 street Cobra spotted at USRRC Greenwood Raceway, Jul 1964
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"Anyone who drives faster than you is a Maniac,
and anyone who drives slower is an Idiot." - George Carlin
Great pictures and I liked the sign that gave the prices. Get me two of them please. Also the Coupe needs a little touching up on the rear panel.
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"Q" from Sunny South Africa. Click pic to view my albums.![]()
Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most...
Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most...
Hey!
What gives here?
Those guys copied me!
Black painted rollbar.
No side pipes.
Next time you see them they'll probably be sporting cowl induction scoops!
How do they live with themselves?
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"When I find the time, I'm going to sit down and write the social history of bourbon."
"She had a deep, throaty, genuine laugh, like that sound a dog makes just before it throws up"
My goal in life is to have a psychiatric disorder named after me.
Oops... Honey, I crashed the Cobra...
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Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most...
Green Valley Raceway, Texas 1965
Bill Steele 289 Cobra
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Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most...