Perhaps no other automobile has so captured the attention of motoring enthusiasts, racers and the general public as the Shelby American Cobra. Today, 42 years later, the powerful Cobra continues to be the most widely recognized and replicated automobile of all time. While the Cobra has been the subject of many books, the whole truth has never been told, according to its namesake Carroll Shelby, who says this was the impetus behind the book, "Remembering the Shelby Years—1962-1969."

Author Dave Friedman, who was Shelby American's team photographer beginning in 1963, has vividly captured the upstart automaker's struggles, memorable battles with Ferrari and its numerous racing victories in prestigious international competition. The compelling (and often humorous) stories are told through a collection of exciting black & white photography and interviews with the unsung heroes who built and raced the Cobra roadsters and coupes.

Friedman conducted interviews with 80 of Shelby American's employees, drivers and others who were instrumental in the company's success. From the unglamorous and hard-working roles of team mechanics, crew chiefs and transportation coordinators to the higher profile positions of sponsors and team drivers, this book takes you back in time and behind the scenes to see what really happened during those golden years.

Included among the interviews are Bob Bondurant, Dan Gurney, Phil Hill, Parnelli Jones, Augie Pabst and Roy Salvadori, each of whom shares personal reflections of his role in the Cobra. "It was a fascinating journey through time; trying to find some of these people was a real adventure in of itself," says Friedman.

Specs: Over 320 glossy pages and 287 photos; premium-bound hardcover with fitted hardcase.

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