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Video: 1964 Chevrolet Cheetah a.k.a “The Cobra Killerâ€
When Carroll Shelby unveiled the legendary Cobra racecar, in 1962, American road racing changed forever and the Corvette's domination went up in flames. Seeing this, Chevrolet was in need of a "Cobra Killer". Racecar builder Bill Thomas and designer Don Edmunds were commissioned for the task and this is how the Chevrolet Cheetah came to be, the car that in 1964 could reach a speed of well over 200 mph (320 km/h). Check out the video after the break for more details.
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50th Anniversary Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Costs $349,995... Without A Drivetrain
Shelby American has unveiled the hard-top brother of last year’s 50th Anniversary FIA Cobra 427, the gorgeous 50th Anniversary Cobra Daytona Coupe. Read more »...
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Shelby Launches 50th Anniversary Fia Cobra, Only 50 Will Be Made
Shelby American has announced the launch of a limited-edition 50th Anniversary FIA Cobra that is a close copy of the small block Cobra FIA version race car that competed in the 1964 World Manufacturers Championship series against brands like Aston Martin,...
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New Shelby Cobra Design Study Looks Like A Viper Killer
For more than five decades now, the classic AC Cobra, more commonly known as Shelby Cobra in the United States, has captured the imagination of many drivers and car enthusiasts alike, having earned its place in automotive history. Super powerful yet...
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"friend Of Carroll Shelby" Build A Unique 850hp 2013 Ford Shelby Gt500 Cobra In His Memory
On May 10, the automotive world mourned the death of one of its great icons, Carroll Shelby. To honor the man that gave his name to some of the most well known cars in the American industry, Ford Motor Company, Shelby American, Ford Racing and many...
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Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Dragster Revealed At Sema
Ford's SEMA show booth hosted the premiere of the Mustang FR500CJ, also known simply as the Cobra Jet. To put it simple, the Mustang FR500CJ is an affordable factory-built race car for the drag strip that can compete right off of the truck and run...
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