Whether called the “Essex Wire Cobra” or “Ollie the Dragon,” the car being referred to is revered as the winningest Shelby Cobra of all time. This legendary racer tore up America’s racetracks for over ...

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most intimidating cars of its era, the Shelby Cobra 427, marks its 60 th anniversary this year. Named for the 427-cubic-inch Ford engine ...

In 1966, Carroll Shelby had to make a choice: Finish his remaining 427 Cobras so that he could meet the 100-car homologation requirements for FIA racing, or join Henry Ford II in fighting Ferrari with ...

Yasser is a car enthusiast with an eye for detail and an ear to the ground. His enthusiasm and car expertise is matched only by his talent for writing - combining these two passions allows him to help ...

Carroll Shelby introduced the Cobra to the world in 1962. The initial motor in the Cobra was a Ford 260, but the legendary designer would soon swap this for a 289 V-8. This particular year Cobra would ...

Usually, you would think that the American dream is only achievable when you're actually in the United States. Well, sometimes you can bring the visions of glory to other places, too. For example, let ...

The Shelby Cobra is a common sight at car shows thanks to a burgeoning replica business, but original cars are exceedingly rare—and the 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra headed to auction next month ...

Carroll Shelby was not only an iconic automotive designer, racing driver, and entrepreneur. Expectedly, the guy is a huge car nut and owns an impressive lineup of vintage classics, like the car you ...

Back in the late 1960s, the name Shelby was causing an amazing stir among car enthusiats. After all, Carroll Shelby was the man partially responsible for revving up Ford’s racing ambitions, one who ...

The popularity of the Shelby Cobra—combined with the value of original cars—has created a fertile market for replicas. But this Cobra—CSX 4600—is no ordinary replica. It features hand-polished bare ...

In addition to leading one of the world’s biggest automotive empires and being related to the late comedic actor Chris Farley, Jim Farley is also an avid amateur racer. And now is your opportunity to ...

This 1965 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra Roadster claimed a class victory at the 1966 12 Hours of Sebring and is one of the main attractions of the Mecum Auctions Indy event to be held from May 13-21. The race ...