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Shelby Cobra: The Shelby American Original Color Archives 1963-1965

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If you are restoring a Cobra or building a replica, this is the best source of photographs you will find. Or if you are nostalgic for late 60's roadracing, you will find this an excellent book.

Dave Friedman doesn't write highly technical books. What he does provide is outstanding pictorial detail of his subjects. Mr. Friedman was the official photographer for Shelby American during the Cobra years, and as such he had unprecedented access to the inner workings of Shelby. His photographs are expertly done and show the cars from all perspectives and angles. Photos include construction shots and detail close-ups of virtually every part of the 260, 289, 427, and 428 Cobras. He also provides a narrative history of the drivers and players who made Cobra a legendary name even in its own time.

I recommend this book highly for all of those who are interested in the Shelby Cobra and its derivitives, including the Dragonsnake and the Daytona. Many photos are in color and provide an unmatched record of these cars as they were at the time of their historical greatness. Model builders will find this book supremely attractive.

Bob

I had the opportunity at the local library to read the book and look at it, Being a Corvette Guy, I really don't care for Fords. But Friedman's Pictures are great as well as his writing. The book I picked up, If I am not mistaken was the 1989? Hardcover, with Yellow Cobra on the Cover. Shelby American Original Color Archives, Since Dave was the Official photographer for shelby you get a good look behind the scenes, I recommend this book and Trevor Legate's book. Of course Being A Corvette Man, My Favorite Book is Friedman's Grand Sport, Which To me was the Cobra Killer.

I am planning to build a replica Cobra and wanted a book that showed lots of pictures of the original. This book delivers in spades. As a complete plus the commentary by the author is great, lots of little inside details that I never knew.
Instead of just looking at the pictures like I planned, I find myself reading the text and enjoying the heck out of it.