Carroll Shelby beat Ferrari at Le Mans, created the Shelby Cobra, and still builds a mean Mustang today. Founded in 1962 in ...

Jay Leno describes the Cobra as “pure driving fun,” highlighting its simplicity and responsiveness. The Shelby Cobra’s curvaceous body and open-top design are instantly recognizable.

By 1961 they’d gone and a tie-up with Ford in America and Carroll Shelby gave access to the Windsor V8. The Cobra was born. And developed quickly. The engine capacity grew from 4.3 litres (260cu ...