Rare Book - Shelby Cars in Detail - 2008
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Shelby Cars in Detail is a 1st edition English-language hardback (slipcased) book by Shelby, with 272 pages, published in 2008, featuring color photography and measuring 34 by 30 cm and weighing 3.186 kg.
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Shelby Cars in Detail
272 pages
Color photos
Hard cover in slipcase
34 x 30 cm
3,186 kg
English
Led by renowned driver and tuner Carroll Shelby, in the 1960s the Shelby American company created three iconic cars: the Cobra, the GT40, and the GT350. Using stunning original studio photographs by Boyd Jaynes and authoritative text by automotive historian Fran Barrett, Shelby Cars in Detail profiles a fascinating array of cars form the Shelby American Collection, Shelby's official museum. They include the Cobra's predecessor, the A.C. Ace-Bristol; race and street variants of 289 and 427 Cobras; the Daytona and Willment Coupes; the GT40 and innovative, high-tech Ford Mk IV J-Car; and the earlies GT350.
Shelby Cars in Detail presents the chassis histories of each of these fascinating cars, leading the reader through their individual specifications, provenance, and racing performances. Along with such well-known Shelby drivers as Ken Miles, Bob Bondurant, Dan Gurney, and Mario Andretti, the book also shares the racing exploits of fascinating independents, including Bob Johnson, Tom Payne, Dan Gerber, and Tommy Hitchcock.
The individual features of each Shelby car are displayed to even greater effect through the dynamic studio photography of Boyd Jaynes. His immaculately composed pictures reveal the tiniest facets of engines, bodywork, and cockpit components, as well as providing full views of each model.
Shelby Cars in Detail
272 pages
Color photos
Hard cover in slipcase
34 x 30 cm
3,186 kg
English
Led by renowned driver and tuner Carroll Shelby, in the 1960s the Shelby American company created three iconic cars: the Cobra, the GT40, and the GT350. Using stunning original studio photographs by Boyd Jaynes and authoritative text by automotive historian Fran Barrett, Shelby Cars in Detail profiles a fascinating array of cars form the Shelby American Collection, Shelby's official museum. They include the Cobra's predecessor, the A.C. Ace-Bristol; race and street variants of 289 and 427 Cobras; the Daytona and Willment Coupes; the GT40 and innovative, high-tech Ford Mk IV J-Car; and the earlies GT350.
Shelby Cars in Detail presents the chassis histories of each of these fascinating cars, leading the reader through their individual specifications, provenance, and racing performances. Along with such well-known Shelby drivers as Ken Miles, Bob Bondurant, Dan Gurney, and Mario Andretti, the book also shares the racing exploits of fascinating independents, including Bob Johnson, Tom Payne, Dan Gerber, and Tommy Hitchcock.
The individual features of each Shelby car are displayed to even greater effect through the dynamic studio photography of Boyd Jaynes. His immaculately composed pictures reveal the tiniest facets of engines, bodywork, and cockpit components, as well as providing full views of each model.
Details
Number of books
1
Brand
Shelby
Subject
Cars and motorsport
Book title
Shelby Cars in Detail
Author/ Illustrator
Rare Book
Condition
As new
Publication year oldest item
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
272
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