“The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie – deliberate, contrived and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, persuasive and unrealistic.”
I'll let the knowledgable historians sort out the ramblings of Mr. Kraus, but personally, I didn't buy my Cobra replica because of the racing history. I bought my Cobra because of the looks, the street cred and old movies like this:
I'll let the knowledgable historians sort out the ramblings of Mr. Kraus, but personally, I didn't buy my Cobra replica because of the racing history. I bought my Cobra because of the looks, the street cred and old movies like this:
CSX3285... it was THE star of the show in Hollywood Knights IMO!
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That is Mr. Kraus' point of the article- people would rather believe in bullsheet than real facts.
You missed my point. Kraus talks about the Cobra's racing history.
1. That doesn't matter to me. Or how about "I don't care." Whatever works for you. The car is a beautiful work of art, IMO, and the 600+ HP in a 2,100 lb body doesn't hurt either.
2. Mr. Kraus is who exactly? One person who writes a blog on the Internet. Wow. Cool. BFD. BUY A SAAC WORLD REGISTRY VOLUME NO. 1 FOR $245 AND READ IT. And there are many other entire books on the subject by real experts. I'm not a historian, so I'll let any experts tackle questions of the Cobra's racing history.
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You missed my point. Kraus talks about the Cobra's racing history.
1. That doesn't matter to me. Or how about "I don't care." Whatever works for you. The car is a beautiful work of art, IMO, and the 600+ HP in a 2,100 lb body doesn't hurt either.
2. Mr. Kraus is who exactly? One person who writes a blog on the Internet. Wow. Cool. BFD. BUY A SAAC WORLD REGISTRY VOLUME NO. 1 FOR $245 AND READ IT. And there are many other entire books on the subject by real experts. I'm not a historian, so I'll let any experts tackle questions of the Cobra's racing history.
Gee I wanted to recommend the Registry as an authoritative source but you beat me to it!
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That is Mr. Kraus' point of the article- people would rather believe in bullsheet than real facts.
I think the article is skewed. Not from a factual standpoint of finishing positions in particular races in the FIA series but totally misses out on the entire Cobra story and picture. Many books have been written on the subject that set out the Cobra story, battles, failures, trials, tribulations, victories not only in FIA but USRRC, SCCA and outright performance of the the car accomplishished by a former chicken farmer and California hot rodders using an outdated chassis with buggy springs and American pig iron for power vs the might, cutting edge tecnology, and political clout of Ferrari. A real David and Goliath tale. I recommend the "Cobra Ferrari Wars". Very good read. Start with that one.
Enzo stole the '64 FIA season with his race canceling stunt denying Shelby a likely victory sparking Shelby's famous remark "Next year Ferrari's ass is mine". Enzo had no interest in racing the GTO in GT again in '65 knowing he would likely lose to the Cobras. Enzo didn't like playing without a stacked deck. If Enzo couldn't win he didn't play. He in essence threw in the towel and ceded victory to Shelby in '65.
The Cobra lore and legend is well desrverved and hard-won. It is a true & real Americana story of guts, grit and determination.
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