Description: Cobra-Ferrari Wars 1963-1965 signed by Shoen and Carroll Shelby This is a Special copy which has been hand signed by both the Author Michael Shoen and Carroll Shelby and was purchased directly from him in 2007. The True Story of Carroll Shelby's war against Enzo Ferrari, and the Cars and the Men who made Racing History. "Absolutely fascinating" -- Sir John Whitmore; "A beautiful job" --Carroll Shelby; "Extraordinary" -- John Wyer368 pages and 85,000 words, based on interviews of 53 of the original participants, conducted over 18 years. Over 530 archival photos, drawings ,blueprints and documents, including 57 large - format colour prints, all original .Featured are the 289 and 427 Cobra roadsters and coupes, Ferrari GTOs, LM, and GTB, Aston 214 , Corvette Grand Sport, Jaguar Lightweight E-Type, Porsche 904 and Abarth Simca 2000 -- in 27 1963-1965 FIA world championship races, from Sebring, Florida to Le Mans, France. Personal recollections range from Shelby's greenest mechanic to Ferrari's chief engineer, from forgotten privateers to world-class drivers. Acclaimed by Ferrari and Cobra enthusiasts alike, this is the definitive history of the epic struggle that changed sports car racing forever. This is the Second Edition of "THE COBRA-FERRARI WARS 1963-1965," published in 2005. The first edition was published in 1990. This Second Edition is available in either Ferrari Red or Cobra Blue hard cover, direct from the publisher. Please specify blue or red cloth cover. In the years following publication of the first edition in 1990, prices of a used first edition soared to over $700. This Second Edition is intended to make the book available to a wider audience. The Second Edition is offered direct through the original publisher and is a result of the collaborative efforts of the author, the original publisher and the original colour separation expert. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog
Price: 599.95 GBP
Location: Perth, United Kigdom
End Time: 2025-01-23T20:10:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 85.55 GBP
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Type: Le Mans
Sport: Motor Sport
Modified Item: Yes
Modification Description: Autographed
