AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE · 1962–2026

Shelby

Cobra, Daytona Coupe, GT350, GT500 and Super Snake.

Shelby
Shelby

History and development

Carroll Shelby combined American V8 power with compact, effective chassis and a relentless interest in racing. The AC-based Cobra and streamlined Daytona Coupe made the Shelby name internationally famous.

Shelby’s collaboration with Ford created the GT350 and GT500 Mustang families. Later Shelby American programs revived the performance tradition, including the modern Super Snake.

Important cars and model generations

Shelby Cobra 427
Shelby Cobra 427

1965–1967

Shelby Daytona Coupe
Shelby Daytona Coupe

1964–1965

Shelby Mustang GT350
Shelby Mustang GT350

1965

Shelby Mustang GT500
Shelby Mustang GT500

1967

Shelby Mustang GT500
Shelby Mustang GT500

2007

This English overview summarizes the main history. The Norwegian reference article contains more detailed chapters, specifications and original sources.

Read the detailed Norwegian article →