’64 Shelby Cobra Factory Racer

It’s easy to fall into a fog when shooting an event like a sizable car show.  On June 12th I attended Colorado’s own 28th Annual Concours D’Elegance.  After the first few frames I started to realize I might run out of time due to the sheer numbers in attendance.  That was shortly followed with the downhill slide and overwhelming feeling that I might be wasting my time being so thorough.
Enter the 1964 winning Shelby Cobra factory race car.  A true piece of unrestored history in the form of a significant tool of speed.  Raced by the likes of Phill Hill and Bob Bondurant this is 1 of 5 FIA roadsters and the only left in existence.  It has seen it’s share of wins not the least of which is taking the 1965 FIA World Manufacturers Championship.  There were many great and unique cars on display, but I couldn’t help returning to get “just a couple more shots” of the Cobra.  I think you’ll see why…

-Curtis
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