Handsome hardcover 1965 first edition, third printing, of Carroll Shelby's The Cobra Story: A Man, His Dream, and His Automobile.

• Published by Trident Press, New York, with original unclipped, unfaded dust jacket in protective mylar cover. It is a hardcover book with black cloth boards and top page edges dyed red.



• Condition:  Book and dust jacket are in excellent condition. The text is bright, tight, and clean, with no marks, rips, tears, or turned corners. The covers and spine are sound and firm, with strong corners. The dust jacket is clean and bright, with no marks, rips, tears, or wear. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.



• This book traces Shelby’s transition from a champion racing driver and WWII pilot to an automotive visionary. It was published in 1965—the year Shelby's Cobra won the FIA World Manufacturers' Championship, defeating Ferrari. The Cobra Story is an essential, fast-paced read for motorsport fans, gearheads, and anyone fascinated by the tenacity behind American automotive history.



• The title page acknowledges the assistance of fellow car enthusiast John Bentley, who helped shape Shelby's spoken anecdotes and memories into a fast-paced narrative filled with racing action and personal humor.



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