The Complete Book of Shelby Automobiles: Cobras, Mustangs, and Super Snakes

ContentsIntroduction: The Chicken Farmer Decides to Build a Race CarSection I: First Bite: The Shelby Cobras and Other Early ProjectsPart 1: 260/289 CobrasChapter 1: Leaf-Spring Cobra Street CarsChapter 2: Leaf-Spring Cobra Competition Cars RoadstersChapter 3: Cobra Daytona Coupes: As Good As It Gets?Chapter 4: Small-Block “Dragonsnake” Drag Racers and Slalom Snake: Snakes for Straight Lines and Parking Lots Chapter 5: 1963–1964 Shelby “King Cobra” Cooper MonacosPart 2: 427 CobrasChapter 6: 427 Cobra Street CarsChapter 7: 427 Cobra Competition CarsChapter 8: 427 Cobra S/C and S/C Completion CarsChapter 9: 427 “Dragonsnake” Drag RacerChapter 10: 427 Daytona Super CoupeChapter 11: The Other Super Snakes: The Twin-Paxton Supercharged 427 CobrasPart 3: Other Shelby Projects Chapter 12: 1964–1967 Sunbeam Tiger: The Red-Headed StepchildChapter 13: 1968 Shelby Toyota 2000GT SCCA Program: Tokyo DriftSection II: Shelby FordsPart 4: Seeing a Man about a Horse: The Mustang YearsChapter 14: 1965 GT350: The Texan Gives the Pony Some TeethChapter 15: 1965 GT350 Factory Competition Models (R Models)Chapter 16: 1965–1966 GT350 Factory Drag Cars Chapter 17: 1966 GT350Chapter 18: 1967 GT350 and GT500Chapter 19: 1968 Shelby GT350 and GT500Chapter 20: 1969–1970 Shelby GT350 and GT500Chapter 21: 1967–1971 Shelby de MexicoPart 5: On to Beat FerrariChapter 22: The Ford GT40Section III: Shelby andLee Iacocca’s Excellent AdventurePart 6: The Shelby DodgesChapter 23: 1983–1987 Dodge Shelby ChargerChapter 24: 1984–1986 Dodge Omni GLHChapter 25: 1986 Shelby Omni GLHS and 1987 Shelby GLHS ChargerChapter 26: 1987 Shelby LancerChapter 27: 1987–1989 Shelby Shadow CSX, CSX-T, and CSX-VNTChapter 28: 1989 Shelby Dodge DakotaPart 7: Other Shelby Mopar ProjectsChapter 29: The Dodge Viper’s Shelby ConnectionChapter 30: Another Race Car for the Masses: 1989 Shelby Can-Am–Spec RacerSection IV: New Millennium ShelbysPart 8: Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile, He Just Stole the EngineChapter 31: 1999 Shelby Series 1Part 9: What’s Old Is New Again: The Continuation Shelby Cobras Chapter 32: CSX7000 and CSX8000 289 Continuation CobrasChapter 33: CSX1000 and CSX4000 427 Continuation CobrasSection V: 1965 All Over AgainPart 10: Back to FordChapter 34: 2004 Ford Shelby Cobra Concept Car and 2005 Shelby GR-1 Concept CarChapter 35: 2005–2006 Ford GT Supercar Chapter 36: 2006–2007 Mustang Shelby GT-Hertz and 2007–2009 Mustang Shelby GTChapter 37: 2007–2009 Mustang Shelby GT500, GT500 KR, and GT500 Super Snake

\ From the PublisherMuscle Car Review, January 2009\ “Shelby’s story is oft-told, but this book brings together all of his vehicular projects – from the first Cobra (photographed before he had decided ton the name “Cobra”) to his latest hot Mustangs – with all the highs and lows in between. Author Comer delivers an amazing amount of history in a very readable fashion, and the old-time and contemporary photographs are reproduced beautifully.”\  \ The Shelby American (Shelby American Automobile Club), Fall 2009\ “When you see a book described on its cover as being “complete,” your eyebrow automatically goes up. This is especially true when that adjective is describing a book on Shelby cars. There are so many examples, permutations and exceptions swirling around in the Cobra/Shelby universe that it’s almost a slam-dunk to imagine that something was overlooked. This is clearly not the case with SAAC member Colin Comer’s latest book. He tells the story and he gets it just right; he doesn’t gloss over the important stuff and it’s not a puff piece or an homage to Carroll Shelby. The glossy pages of this book have a very high quality feel to them. The reproduction of the photos are second to none and the color values are perfect. You will not be disappointed with this book.”\  \ Examiner.com, October 15, 2009  \ The Complete Book of Shelby is just that - a complete listing of Shelby automobiles. And while the story of Carroll Shelby the man has been told over and over, finally, Comer has given Shelby enthusiasts what they want. Something fresh and new that talks less about the man and more about the cars. Pairing Comer's unique, entertaining writing style with never before seen archival photographs and current pictures, The Complete Book of Shelby is in a class all by itself.”\  \ Bangshift.com, November 17, 2009\ “Colin Comer's The Complete Book of Shelby Automobiles covers all the bases, and we mean all of them. Even the guy who "knows" about Shelby cars will be educated by reading this book. No matter what you think of Carroll Shelby, his story is uniquely American and pretty inspiring. He's a marketer par excellence and has played to his strengths through his long career with cars. This book educated us, awed us with photos, and earned our respect with an balanced look at the long and storied history of the vaunted Shelby name.”\  \ “Colin Comer may have been born to do this book…a beautiful book on every level… this book has it all – lovely writing in a tone of a friend over a pint telling you stories about cars that got away, handsome photographs, important photographs, plenty of inside information and insights, all bound up in a package as elegant and purposeful as the Cobra itself. Bravo.” – Sports Car Market, February 2010\ “Colin Comer gives a thorough compilation of detailed information and photography about Shelby Mustangs, Cobras and Super Snakes from 1962 through today’s GT500KR.” – The Kansas City Star, November 27, 2009\ “Shelby’s story is oft-told, but this book brings together all of his vehicular projects – from the first Cobra (photographed before he had decided ton the name “Cobra”) to his latest hot Mustangs – with all the highs and lows in between. Author Comer delivers an amazing amount of history in a very readable fashion, and the old-time and contemporary photographs are reproduced beautifully.” – Muscle Car Review, January 2010\ “When you see a book described on its cover as being “complete,” your eyebrow automatically goes up. This is especially true when that adjective is describing a book on Shelby cars. There are so many examples, permutations and exceptions swirling around in the Cobra/Shelby universe that it’s almost a slam-dunk to imagine that something was overlooked. This is clearly not the case with SAAC member Colin Comer’s latest book. He tells the story and he gets it just right; he doesn’t gloss over the important stuff and it’s not a puff piece or an homage to Carroll Shelby. The glossy pages of this book have a very high quality feel to them. The reproduction of the photos are second to none and the color values are perfect. You will not be disappointed with this book.” - The Shelby American (SAAC Newsletter)\  “The perfect volume for tracing the lineage of every Shelby-built machine from the first Cobra in 1962 to today's GT500KR.” - Edmunds InsideLine.com, November 24, 2009\ “In a few short years, Colin Comer has emerged as a leading voice when it comes to muscle cars and other high-performance American machines. Packed with great vintage images (and much current color photography), it’s perfect for anyone with an interest in great American sports and racing cars.” – Hagerty’s\ “No doubt, when they say complete they mean it. The book is some serious reading at around 256 pages, but well worth it. Comer teamed up with one of my favorite automotive photographers, David Newhardt, who produces some amazing photos of various Shelby machines throughout the book. You'll also find plenty of historic photos in the mix. If you are at all interested in Carroll Shelby and Shelby American, I recommend giving this one a read.” – About.com\ Vintage Motorsport\ “Who needed another book on Shelby anything, yet author Colin Comer delivers in spades, taking the reader on a ride through Shelby American’s exciting 40-plus years, from the very first Cobra to the New Millennium Shelbys. Blended nicely with historic and contemporary photographs, pleasing graphic design adds to the informative and pleasurable read. Specs and details abound, so yes, it’s well worth adding this to your Shelby book collection.”\  \ Sports Car Market\ “Colin Comer may have been born to do this book…a beautiful book on every level… this book has it all – lovely writing in a tone of a friend over a pint telling you stories about cars that got away, handsome photographs, important photographs, plenty of inside information and insights, all bound up in a package as elegant and purposeful as the Cobra itself. Bravo.”\  \ Muscle Car Enthusiast\ “A lot of ink has been spilled chronicling the life and times of Carroll Shelby, so it’s not easy to produce a Shelby book that delivers a fresh take. Colin Comer’s The Complete Book of Shelby Automobiles: Cobras, Mustangs, and Super Snakes is one of those rare volumes that covers a lot of familiar territory yet finds new things to say.”\ Edmunds.com“…that's just what The Complete Book of Shelby Automobiles by Colin Comer is. As an in-depth look at perhaps the most interesting series of cars, built by arguably America's most interesting automotive icon, this hardbound tribute to Carroll Shelby's vehicles is over 250 pages of historic (and modern) photos, facts and fun. If you fancy yourself an expert on Shelby automobiles consider reading this book an excellent test of your knowledge, as I'm betting you'll still learn plenty. If you don't know anything about them, here's your chance to get fully caught up in one quick and entertaining read.”\ \ \