Grafting an American eight-cylinder motor into a pretty European body was one of Carroll Shelby’s fabulous ideas – probably the greatest he ever materialized. The Cobra remains one of America’s most ...
The ’60s saw a radical shift in sports car design, with Ferrari and Ford building mid-engined race cars to compete at Le Mans ...
Owner Butch Capps describes the two categories he believes Cobra owners fall into. "There are those who just want a blue one-someone who just likes the looks of it and doesn't know about the cars' ...
Before the 289, there was the 260. This engine was a 90-degree V8 that was first seen in the Ford Fairlane. For its time, the engine line in the 260 were fuel-efficient small block V8s, and while not ...
You’d think Carroll’s CSX2589 would have a manual transmission. Nope. [This story first appeared in the Spring 2012 issue of MotorTrend Classic] Sitting in CSX2589 is a unique experience. Really, ...
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AC Cobra 289: From NASA, with love
The proof of this classic car being something special is actually at the back, in the trunk. The AC’s roof has been stowed here for decades, and the bars for it are in a homemade protective wrap made ...
The '60s were the golden age of American muscle cars, and this vibrant automotive scene witnessed the birth of many iconic engines with large displacements and unmatched power outputs. Among these ...
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