[olddog]

My assumptions, from what I have read, is that the original SB Cobra was the design of AC Bristal, and Shelby just stuck a Ford drive train in it.

I would assume the 427 was Shelby's idea, but how much was he involved in the body shape changes required to make the FE engine and a more substantial frame fit in the car?

I would assume there was some collaboration, but I would expect most of the body design was the expertise of the Brits.

So just how much of the Cobra body shape was Shelby's work?

Or did he purchase all rights from the Brits?