Born in 1962 as an AC Ace with a small-block V8, the Shelby Cobra quickly developed into a powerful monster with big-block oomph. By 1965, Carroll had already developed a new chassis and dropped ...

If most 427 Cobras are rebels, this one’s the rare monk who somehow lived through the ’70s, ’80s, and every shady body shop in between without picking up bad habits. No fender flares, no flamed paint ...

Whether called the “Essex Wire Cobra” or “Ollie the Dragon,” the car being referred to is revered as the winningest Shelby Cobra of all time. This legendary racer tore up America’s racetracks for over ...

A 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster, considered among the finest and most original examples of its kind, will cross the block at Mecum’s Indianapolis 2025 auction on Friday, May 16. The meticulously ...

Dubbed "The Cobra to end all Cobras" by Road & Track magazine, the Super Snake was an 800-hp, twin-supercharged RWD sports car built during an era when there was no ABS, ASR, or ESP, and seat belts ...

A Shelby 427 Competition Cobra, billed as the winningest Cobra of all time, is headed to auction The car will be sold at Mecum's 2025 Kissimmee sale Mecum's estimate is between $4.5 million and $6 ...

In 1949, a poultry farmer surveyed a disaster. His face was tanned from hard work in the sun, rugged and creased. Carroll Shelby had the appearance of a man unafraid to get his hands dirty doing ...

A classic 1963 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster once driven by the legendary Steve McQueen will be auctioned off by Mecum later this month. It’s expected to sell for between $1.25-$1.5 million and might be ...

Countless articles, a number of books, and even fictionalized blockbuster movies like "Ford vs. Ferrari" have told the story of Carroll Shelby, from his racing career to his legacy-defining cars. But ...