The Other Cobras
by Michael Satterfield – Updated 01/13/2023 When Ford decided to partner with Carroll Shelby on his Shelby Cobra, the company had a lot riding on the success of the racer-turned-Southern California hot rodder. But
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Electric AC Ace to Debut at The British Motor Show
TGR Staff – 08/03/2021 Over a year ago AC Cars announced they would be releasing an all-electric version of the classic AC Ace, the car that would become the Shelby Cobra. AC
1964 Shelby Cobra 427 Prototype
TGR Staff The one-of-a-kind 1964 Shelby Cobra 427 Prototype s/n CSX 2196, nicknamed “The Flip-top” for its unique clamshell design, is set to cross the block at RM’s Automobiles of Arizona event
1952 Tojeiro-MG Barchetta
TGR Staff This unique car influenced the design of the AC Ace, the car that would become the Shelby Cobra, and is one of the first prototype race cars built by famed
Before the Cobra, the Origin of AC
TGR Staff AC is most widely known as the maker of the AC Ace, a car that would go on to become the Ferrari beating Shelby Cobra. Since 1922 some version AC
All Electric Ace
by Michael Satterfield There are few cars as iconic as the original Cobra, one of the most reproduced cars of all time, with a reputation stretching back decades. AC the original manufacturer
Aston Martin Wins Pyrenees 1000
TGR Staff Julian Reddyhough and Gus Pope have achieved a convincing victory in Bespoke Rallies’ inaugural Pyrenees 1000 event aboard an Aston Martin DB5. A new four-day contest of, as the name
Donington Historic Festival
The eighth Donington Historic Festival (Donington Park, May 4, 5 and 6) was one of the best yet, with the brilliant May bank holiday sunshine presiding over three superb days of historic
Low Mileage Survivors
Leading London classic car dealer Hexagon is appearing at The London Classic Car Show with a host of incredible classics, including possibly the lowest-mileage Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupé and Porsche 911
Oldenburger Classic Days
by Michael Satterfield – 06/04/2015 When it comes to vintage automotive events, Europe knows how to bring history to life. Unlike the more static classic car shows often seen in the U.S.,
Remo Concept Cobra with a Back Seat
by Michael Satterfield Remo Concept of Faverges, France has constructed a special Cobra for a client who wanted to be able to take the family along for drives in the French countryside.
Lewis Hamilton’s 427 Cobra
TGR Staff – 04/29/2015 Proving once again that it is good to be a two-time Formula One world champion, Lewis Hamilton took a break from training ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix
50th Anniversary Shelby 427 Cobra
50th Anniversary Shelby Cobra 427: This is the one we have waited for!! To celebrate its 50 year anniversary Shelby American will offer a limit of only 50 427 anniversary Cobras. They
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