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The Anglo-American Beast That Started It All, 1963 Shelby Cobra 289

May 26, 2026May 23, 2026 by Full Spec Motors

1963 Shelby Cobra 289 in racing blue with white stripes photographed during golden hour at a classic racing circuit

Carroll Shelby’s audacious marriage of British handling and American V8 power created the template for every sports car that followed.

Categories Classic & Vintage Tags 1960s sports cars, Anglo-American hybrid, Ford 289, Shelby Cobra, vintage cobra 6 Comments

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