Shelby related pictures....Cobra, Daytona Coupe, GT40, GT350

[Bondurant]

Here's Bob Bondurant at Murray Racing in Colorado this last summer, reunited with Ford GT/104 that he raced at Daytona in 1965 with Richie Ginther.

Parked behind GT/104, is the sister car and '65 Daytona winner with Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby, GT/103.

Cheers,

JP

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by Bondurant

....Parked behind GT/104, is the sister car and '65 Daytona winner with Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby, GT/103.

Cheers,

JP

Great shots. Many thanks JP. I've edited the earlier posts with your comments.

Tell me, does GT/103 currently still wear its later "Le Mans nose", or has it now reverted back to its earlier (similar to GT/104's) nose?

Excuse my ignorance, but do you have a connection with the great BB?

Cheers,
Glen

[Bondurant]

You're welcome Glen.

Yes, currently Murray Racing is in the process of reconstructing GT/103 back to the early '64-'65 design using GT/104 as a template for the "shark nose" and rear deck. The exotic 255ci 4-cam "Indy" engine that was previously in the car is now a centerpiece in Bill's living room.

As for the BB connection, I work for Bob here at his racing school in Phoenix. I'll post additional images from our archives when I return to the office on Monday

Cheers,

JP

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by Bondurant

Yes, currently Murray Racing is in the process of reconstructing GT/103 back to the early '64-'65 design using GT/104 as a template for the "shark nose" and rear deck. The exotic 255ci 4-cam "Indy" engine that was previously in the car is now a centerpiece in Bill's living room.

For those who may not be aware or made the connection, Murray Racing is Bill and Dave Murray, who also own/operate the Shelby American Collection in Boulder/Longmont. They have restored a lot of Cobras and GT40s but do so in a rather under the radar screen manner. The insiders are certainly aware of them but the rest of the world not so much.

In any case, a visit to the Shelby American Collection is worth your time if you happen to be in the Denver area. They are only open on Saturday 10-4 so plan accordingly.

(I used to live about 10 miles away and went at least 4 times a year.)

Edit: I had intended to state but forgot as I rewrote a portion that Steve Volk is also an owner of the museum.

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

For those who may not be aware or made the connection, Murray Racing is Bill and Dave Murray, who also own/operate the Shelby American Collection in Boulder/Longmont. They have restored a lot of Cobras and GT40s but do so in a rather under the radar screen manner. The insiders are certainly aware of them but the rest of the world not so much.

In any case, a visit to the Shelby American Collection is worth your time if you happen to be in the Denver area. They are only open on Saturday 10-4 so plan accordingly.

(I used to live about 10 miles away and went at least 4 times a year.)

Thanks Tony. When I'm in Colorado, I'll definitely allocate the Saturday to a visit.

Cheers,
Glen

[Bondurant]

As promised some images from the Bondurant archives.

First one:

1964 Tour De France arrival - Bondurant/Neerspach in CSX2300

Cheers,

JP

[Bondurant]

One of my favorites...

1965 Nurburgring 1000KM - Bondurant in CSX2601. 1st in GT and set lap record in qualifying that would remain unbroken for 15 years.

Cheers,

JP

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by Bondurant

You're welcome Glen.

Yes, currently Murray Racing is in the process of reconstructing GT/103 back to the early '64-'65 design using GT/104 as a template for the "shark nose" and rear deck. The exotic 255ci 4-cam "Indy" engine that was previously in the car is now a centerpiece in Bill's living room.

As for the BB connection, I work for Bob here at his racing school in Phoenix. I'll post additional images from our archives when I return to the office on Monday

Cheers,

JP

Thanks for that information JP, and I'll look forward to seeing whatever period pictures you can find in the archives.

Cheers,
Glen