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Peter Brock
June 2, 2024

Ferrari | Shelby | Le Mans | Daytona coupe

How a little aero magic made the Daytona Coupe a Ferrari-beater

The story of how the radical Shelby Daytona Coupe came to be–and how it beat Ferrari at its own game.

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Peter Brock explains how the Shelby GT350 got its stripes

How did the GT350 get its stripes? Well, it all starts with a phone call between Carroll Shelby and John Bishop, president of the SCCA at the time.

Peter Brock
May 20, 2024

Shelby | Le Mans | Peter Brock | Daytona coupe

Peter Brock returns to watch his Daytona Coupes at Le Mans

Over 50 years since the Daytona Coupes first arrived at Le Mans, Peter Brock had the chance to see six compete at this year's Le Mans Classic.

Peter Brock
November 29, 2023

Shelby

The secret Shelby coupes that never raced, part 1

The 390 Monza and 427 Type 65 Le Mans Prototypes never made it to a race, but why?

Peter Brock
October 3, 2023

BMW | Ford | McLaren | Porsche | Shelby

10 steps to faster laps from driving coach Peter Krause

Driving coach Peter Krause shares 10 basic tips to faster laps in your favorite race car, and how to master them.

Guest Writer
July 10, 2023

Mercedes-Benz | Shelby | Aerodynamics | Daytona coupe | SSKL

How a streamlined Mercedes SSKL and the Shelby Daytona Coupe overcame the same obstacle–decades apart

What do Reinhard von Koenig-Fachsenfeld's streamlined Mercedes SSKL and the Shelby Daytona Coupe have in common? Both were designed to overcome aerodynamic limitations.

Peter Brock
January 28, 2023

Shelby Daytona Coupe and Alfa Romeo TZ1: Different designs, same influence | Column

Think the Cobra Daytona Coupe and Alfa Romeo TZ1 look similar? Both designs drew aerodynamic inspiration from the same source.

Peter Brock
January 5, 2023

Ford | Shelby

A Legend Laid Bare: The Very First Shelby Cobra

At the wheel of the very first Shelby Cobra, a priceless piece of history that begs to be thrashed.

Staff Writer
December 26, 2022

Ford | Shelby

Always A Racer: 1965 Shelby GT350

This 1965 Shelby GT350 may be well-traveled and well used–though it's still a terrific contender.

Staff Writer
September 18, 2022

Jaguar | Porsche | Shelby | Corvette

Revisiting the hottest icons of the '60s from Chevrolet, Shelby, Porsche and Jaguar

Four machines topped our 1960s A-list: the E-type Jag, the Corvette, the Porsche 911S and the Shelby GT350. Let's see if these machines have aged better than we have.