A high-sheen gloss clear coat covers and protects the deep blue paint. Brilliant white racing stripes run down the car and make it seem to go that much faster. The sleek, attractive European body contains a powerful American engine. Upon starting the car, it rumbles with raw American power. This beautiful car is the 1967 AC Shelby Cobra created by Carroll Shelby. Carroll Shelby completely changed the automobile industry with his creation of the Shelby Cobra.
In May of 1960, Carroll Shelby received distressing news. He had been diagnosed with angina pectoris-- an hereditary disease of the heart-- which prompted him to prematurely retire from his racing career. Although, while the diagnosis had the obvious adverse effect of ending his career, …show more content…
On October 13, 1962, the Cobra is in its first race; however, it breaks a rear hub and can not finish the race. The time spent racing, nonetheless, is enough to prove that the Cobra is quicker and more agile than the newly revealed Corvette Stingray. In January of 1963, Cobras driven by Dave MacDonald and Ken Miles beat Corvette Stingrays. Although, it is no wonder that the Cobra consistently beat the Stingray which weighed about 1000 pounds more. Not only was the Cobra lighter, it also had superior 12-inch disc brakes and rack and pinion steering as opposed to drum brakes and recirculating ball that the Corvette sported. A loss at Daytona in February of 1963 sparks the rivalry between the Cobra and Ferrari. A later race results in a loss against Ferrari despite Phil Hill setting the record for their fastest lap. In order to stay on top of Corvettes with a big block engine, a 427 motor was shoved into the Cobra resulting in an absolute monster of a car. The 427 Cobra could go from 0 to 100 and then come to a complete stop in just 14 measly seconds, a feat that even few modern cars have trouble
In May of 1960, Carroll Shelby received distressing news. He had been diagnosed with angina pectoris-- an hereditary disease of the heart-- which prompted him to prematurely retire from his racing career. Although, while the diagnosis had the obvious adverse effect of ending his career, …show more content…
On October 13, 1962, the Cobra is in its first race; however, it breaks a rear hub and can not finish the race. The time spent racing, nonetheless, is enough to prove that the Cobra is quicker and more agile than the newly revealed Corvette Stingray. In January of 1963, Cobras driven by Dave MacDonald and Ken Miles beat Corvette Stingrays. Although, it is no wonder that the Cobra consistently beat the Stingray which weighed about 1000 pounds more. Not only was the Cobra lighter, it also had superior 12-inch disc brakes and rack and pinion steering as opposed to drum brakes and recirculating ball that the Corvette sported. A loss at Daytona in February of 1963 sparks the rivalry between the Cobra and Ferrari. A later race results in a loss against Ferrari despite Phil Hill setting the record for their fastest lap. In order to stay on top of Corvettes with a big block engine, a 427 motor was shoved into the Cobra resulting in an absolute monster of a car. The 427 Cobra could go from 0 to 100 and then come to a complete stop in just 14 measly seconds, a feat that even few modern cars have trouble