Shelby King Cobra

by Michael Satterfield

When Carroll Shelby took the Cooper Monaco and worked his American V8 Magic on it like he had done before with the original Cobra the King Cobra was born. Powered by a 289 V8 with four Weber carburetors pushing out 400hp. The car was built for speed with a 5-speed manual transaxle, 4-wheel disc brakes and 4-wheel independent suspension with coilovers. Two Cooper-Monaco Shelbys purchased by Shelby American for the 1963 Fall Series, the King Cobra was an important step in the Ford GT40 development program and is pretty amazing to see in person.

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Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.