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Shelby American Up Close And Behind The Scenes: The Venice Years 19621965 (2017)
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Shelby American Up Close and Behind the Scenes brings you closer to the action than ever before with Shelby himself as he creates his iconic speed machines. Prepare for a ride like none other.In 1962 retired racing great Carroll Shelby was looking for his next big move. He'd started a racing school at Riverside Raceway in California, but he really wanted to build his own sports and racing car. He found a promising platform in the British AC Ace, and set about stuffing an American V8 between the AC's dainty fenders. Thus was born the Shelby Cobra.Shelby set up shop in Venice, California, later in 1962, marking the beginning of the classic Cobra era. It was a near supernatural combination of brilliant designers and wrenches, everfaster cars, championshipwinning teams and drivers, and sheer chutzpah.The Venice shop spawned the 289 Cobra, Daytona Coupe, 427 Cobra, Mustang GT350, Sunbeam Tiger, and more. Eventually the Venice facility could not handle the work, especially when Ford tapped Shelby to create a highperformance version of its new and wildly successful Mustang. Moving to a larger facility and the closer relationship with Ford seemed to diminish the fast and loose nature of the original enterprise. Some of the mojo was lost.Shelby American Up Close and Behind the Scenes takes the reader inside the Venice shop in the critical 19621965 period. Author/photographer Dave Friedman was Shelby's official shooter, and he documented everything from Cobra construction to paddock wrenching to race wins. Shelby American Up Close and Behind the Scenes is an insider's look via Friedman's documentary photography and firstperson stories from Shelby's key players. It's a musthave review of this critical period in both Shelby's history and the history of American racing.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is 'Shelby American Up Close and Behind the Scenes' about? A: This book provides an insider's look into the Shelby American company during the critical years of 1962 to 1965, detailing the creation of iconic cars like the Shelby Cobra through documentary photography and firsthand accounts.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Dave Friedman, who was Shelby's official photographer and documented many key moments in the company's history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages, filled with detailed insights and photographs.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on September 12, 2017.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners interested in automotive history? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both enthusiasts and newcomers interested in automotive history and the Shelby brand.
- Q: What kind of photos can I expect to see in the book? A: The book includes documentary photography capturing the construction of cars, races, and behind-the-scenes moments from the Venice shop.
- Q: Does this book cover the impact of Shelby's work on the automotive industry? A: Yes, it discusses the significant contributions of Shelby American to the automotive industry, particularly during the 1960s.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is noted as a first edition, which can be important for collectors.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition.