All right, I suppose I should start off with a confession. I am a mad, keen Austin-Healey enthusiast, and have...
With the recent passing of automotive icon Carroll Shelby, it is easy to look at his amazing life through the...
Edited by Rex McAfee A Lifetime of Achievement: On the centenary of Shelby’s birth, January 11, 2023, Goodwood is delighted to announce the legendary American driver, car manufacturer and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby, will be celebrated at this year’s Goodwood Revival, 8-10 September 2023. The tribute will include cars that were...
It’s a common consensus that America is the land of motor cars and a cradle of modern automobiles. When it...
The only Dragonsnake Cobra equipped at the factory with the Stage III quadruple-Weber carburetion system, this 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra,...
Fully documented and well known in the Shelby collector community, this 1967 Shelby 427 “Semi Competition” Cobra, CSX3045, has been chronicled in the Shelby World Registry since its first entry in the 1967 edition. Billed to Shelby American on February 23, 1965, it was completed to S/C specifications under Work Order...
One of the crown jewels of Carroll Shelby’s personal collection, this 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra, CSX3178, was owned by Carroll...
The Daytona Continental (2000-km), Daytona, February 16, 1964 The grid is ready to go, in pit lane, for the rolling...
The Shelby American Team car driven by Dan Gurney and Bob Johnson, at the 1964 12 Hours of Sebring. With about an hour left in the race, Bob Johnson smashed the number 11 Cobra into a limping Alfa Romeo TZ near the entry to the pits. The Cobra flipped end-over-end,...
AC Cars (England) Ltd is launching a limited edition run of zero emission cars, the first ever electric cars to...
This July 10-18 Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic auction will makes its return to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis....
Over its 22 editions the Goodwood Revival has built the reputation of a “bucket list” event for motorsport fans and they’re right, if you’re going to historic events don’t miss this one. During its early editions the Revival was able to attract not only the cars, but the great personalities...
On May 20, legendary West Coast Morgan and Cobra racer J. Lewis “Lew” Spencer II passed away from complications associated...
Mecum’s 32nd Original Spring Classic auction was another pronounced success with overall sales totals reaching an all-time Indy-auction high at...
Four extremely rare and unique Shelby Cobras from the Steven Juliano Collection will be sold at Mecum’s May 14–19 Indy Spring Classic sale, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Each of the four Cobras on offer, represent not only a rare or highly desirable variation, but also one restored to the most exacting...
The second Team Shelby Movie Night and 7th Annual Carroll Shelby Tribute Car Show on May 3 – 4, 2019,...
I’ve had a fortunate car life. I’ve owned a wide range of cars, enjoying various shows, events and the pleasure...
The first Shelby Cobra, CSX2000, has returned to Las Vegas for an exclusive exhibit inside the Shelby Heritage Center from Nov. 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019. Generously on loan from the Larry H. Miller family, the world-famous roadster will be displayed to the public for free. “We believe that...
Quintessential designs of the 20th century are all around us. These items are so familiar we often take their shape, color...
1964 Elva-Porsche One of the most important characteristics of a performance or racing car is the power-to-weight ratio. The goal...
As a young boy James Mitchell shared his father’s hobby and passion for classic and historic cars. Always fascinated by history, his education took him on a very different journey as he studied and gained a degree in Theology at Edinburgh University. However, on a train journey home, reading a...
One of the interesting things about getting older—at least as a car enthusiast—is looking back on all the cars that...
Shelby Legendary Cars, the official licensed builder of authentic 1960s Shelby continuation Cobras, Daytona Coupes and GT40s, has moved to...
Bonhams has been selected by the estate of Carroll Shelby to offer for sale cars from the personal collection of the late racer and designer. Two dozen automobiles owned by the automotive legend will be auctioned with no reserve at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance in Greenwich, Connecticut, on Sunday, June...
A pair of 1966 Ferrari 275 GTBs topped last week’s collector car auctions in conjunction with Florida’s Amelia Island Concours...
The 23rd annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will take place on the grounds of the Golf Club of Amelia Island...
February 2018 Mario Andretti: A Life in Pictures By Mario Donnini The latest in author Donnini’s series of “Life in Pictures” reflections on prominent racers and events is devoted to the 1978 F1 World Champion and four-time U.S. National Indycar Champion Mario Andretti. Mario’s story should be familiar to most...
Last weekend’s combined auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona, were marked by high sell-through rates, world record prices and combined sales from...
The 1966 Shelby GT 350H Fastback personally owned and driven by Cobra creator Carroll Shelby has been added to the...
Shelby American and Shelby Legendary Cars is preparing to offer a limited number of Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe and FIA roadster rolling chassis honoring world champion driver Bob Bondurant. The continuation series will be introduced at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, from January 12-21. Based on Cobras raced by...
