The real deal 427, not a replica or continuation. Legend has it that he was clocked at 198 mph at Daytona, thus the number. Mr Smith used to regularly drive over in this beauty to visit my neighbor back in late 60's. Thanks to Jamo for identifying the car that I spent 35 years wondering about!
Haynes Museum AC Shelby Cobra day, September 1st,2004. 'Gentleman' Jack Sears and Carroll Shelby look like they could still be talking long after the sun goes down!