Photos of Cooper King Cobra

Riverside 200 Miles6th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix for Sports Cars13.10.1963
9898 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/1/63 - Shelby American, Inc.Cooper King Cobra #CM/1/63 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4736 cc N/AO2L
Shelby American, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave MacDonald (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 2nd (1:32.0000)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/09/2024Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith, Martin Hill Tam's Old Race Car Site and Allen Kuhn Tam's Old Race Car Site
Riverside 200 Miles6th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix for Sports Cars13.10.1963
9999 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/3/63 - Shelby American, Inc.Cooper King Cobra #CM/3/63 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4736 cc N/AO2L
Shelby American, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Holbert (USA)Result: did not finish (Blown head gasket => overheating)
Grid: 3rd (1:32.7000)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith
Laguna Seca 200 MilesMonterey Pacific Grand Prix at Laguna Seca20.10.1963
9999 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/3/63 - Shelby AmericanCooper King Cobra #CM/3/63 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AO2L
Shelby American (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Holbert (USA)Result: did not finish (Overheating)
Grid: 1st (1:11.8000)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
Governor's Trophy10th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks6.12.1963
9797 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/1/63 - Shelby AmericanCooper King Cobra #CM/1/63 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
Shelby American (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave MacDonald (USA)Result: 45th - did not finish
Grid:
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Terry O'Neil Bahamas Collection (J. Owen)
Texas Classic Race Nassau10th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks7.12.1963
9797 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/1/63 - Shelby AmericanCooper King Cobra #CM/1/63 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
Shelby American (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave MacDonald (USA)Result: 4th
Grid:
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Terry O'Neil Bahamas Collection (J. Owen)
Nassau Trophy Race10th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks8.12.1963
9797 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/1/63 - Shelby AmericanCooper King Cobra #CM/1/63 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
Shelby American (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave MacDonald (USA)Result: 37th - did not finish (Transmission)
Grid:
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Terry O'Neil Bahamas Collection (J. Owen)
USRRC AugustaUnited States Road Racing Championship Sports Car Races Augusta1.3.1964
9797 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/1/63 - Shelby American Inc.Cooper King Cobra #CM/1/63 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4700 cc N/AO2L
Shelby American Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave MacDonald (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 2nd (1:48.2000)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Augusta International Raceway
USRRC AugustaUnited States Road Racing Championship Sports Car Races Augusta1.3.1964
9898 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/3/63 - Shelby American Inc.Cooper King Cobra #CM/3/63 - Ford Cobra V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
Shelby American Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Holbert (USA)Result: 3rd
Grid: 3rd (1:49.0000)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Augusta International Raceway
USRRC RiversideUnited States Road Racing Championship Riverside26.4.1964
9797 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/1/64 - Shelby AmericanCooper King Cobra Lang #CM/1/64 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4600 cc N/AO2L
Shelby American (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave MacDonald (USA)Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 1st (1:32.6000)
Colours: orange
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Martin Hill Tam's Old Race Car Site
USRRC Laguna SecaU.S. Road Racing Championship Laguna Seca3.5.1964
114114 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/3/63 - ShelbyCooper King Cobra #CM/3/63 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AO2L
Shelby (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Holbert (USA)Result: did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 1st (1:13.6000)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Martin Hill Tam's Old Race Car Site
USRRC KentU.S. Road Racing Championship Pacific Raceways10.5.1964
1414 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/3/63 - Shelby AmericanCooper King Cobra #CM/3/63 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
Shelby American (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave MacDonald (USA)
DNS:
Bob Holbert (USA)
Result: winner
Grid: - 3rd fastest qualifier
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 04/10/2022Photo by courtesy of: Ron Miller
Player's 200 MosportPlayer's 200 For The Player's Cup6.6.1964
1414 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/3/63 - Shelby American Inc.Cooper King Cobra #CM/3/63 - Ford Cobra V8/90° 2v OHV N/AS+2.0
Shelby American Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Augie Pabst (USA)
DNS:
Ken Miles (GB)
Result: 2nd - Heat 1: 3rd ; Heat 2: 2nd
Grid: 26th (no time)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Gerry Brown and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
USRRC GreenwoodU.S.R.R.C. Races Greenwood19.7.1964
3939 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/1/63 - Charles CoxCooper King Cobra #CM/1/63 - Ford Cobra V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
Charles Cox (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charles Cox (USA)Result: 5th
Grid: 27th (2:15.6000)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 18/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Chris Cox
USRRC MeadowdaleUnited States Road Racing Championship Meadowdale9.8.1964
9696 - King Cobra (Cooper Monaco T61M Ford) #CM/3/63 - Shelby America, Inc.Cooper King Cobra #CM/3/63 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
Shelby America, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ed Leslie (USA)Result: did not finish (Transaxle)
Grid: 1st (1:58.4000)
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/07/2008Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister
Riverside 200 MilesSeventh Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix For Sports Cars11.10.1964
3939 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/1/63 - Charles C. CoxCooper King Cobra #CM/1/63 - Ford Cobra V8/90° 2v OHV 4700 cc N/AO2L
Charles C. Cox (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charles Cox (USA)Result: 12th
Grid: 27th
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/04/2023Photo by courtesy of: Chris Cox
Riverside 200 MilesSeventh Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix For Sports Cars11.10.1964
9292 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/4/64 - Shelby American, Inc.Cooper King Cobra #CM/4/64 - Ford Cobra 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AO2L
Shelby American, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richie Ginther (USA)Result: 7th
Grid: 7th
Colours: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/12/2010Photo by courtesy of: Robert Raymond archive
Riverside 200 MilesSeventh Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix For Sports Cars11.10.1964
9494 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/6/64 - Shelby American, Inc.Cooper King Cobra #CM/6/64 - Ford Cobra 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AO2L
Shelby American, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Parnelli Jones (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 5th (1:31.6000) - 3rd fastest qualifier
Colours: dark grey
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Martin Hill Tam's Old Race Car Site
Laguna Seca 200 MilesMonterey Grand Prix Laguna Seca18.10.1964
9696 - King Cobra (Cooper Monaco T61M Ford) #CM/5/64 - Shelby AmericanCooper King Cobra #CM/5/64 - Ford Cobra 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AO2L
Shelby American (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bondurant (USA)Result: 3rd - Heat 1: 3rd ; Heat 2: 3rd
Grid: (1:11.9900)
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/04/2014Photo by courtesy of: Daniele Menini
USRRC BridgehamptonVanderbilt Cup23.5.1965
3939 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/1/63Cooper King Cobra #CM/1/63 - Ford Cobra V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charles Cox (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/05/2005Photo by courtesy of: Robert Bohl
SCCA National Mid-Ohio [CM+AP+BP]National Championship Sports Car Races Mid-Ohio11.7.1965
3939 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/1/63Cooper King Cobra #CM/1/63 - Ford Cobra V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACM
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charles Cox (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 3rd
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 08/11/2009Photo by courtesy of: Chris Cox
SCCA Regional Metropolitan Stadium [Main]25.7.1965
3939 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/1/63Cooper King Cobra #CM/1/63 - Ford Cobra V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACM
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charles Cox (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid: 1st
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Chris Cox
Road America 500 MilesRoad America 5005.9.1965
3939 - Cooper King Cobra Ford #CM/1/63 - Charles CoxCooper King Cobra #CM/1/63 - Ford Cobra V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
Charles Cox (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charles Cox (USA)/Dan Fowler (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 6th (2:36.4000)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Scott Sperka
GP Canada Mosport5th Canadian Grand Prix for The Pepsi-Cola Trophy25.9.1965
2020 - Cooper Monaco Ford #CM/6/64 - William LowellCooper King Cobra #CM/6/64 - Ford Cobra V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
William Lowell (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lothar Motschenbacher (USA)Result: 6th
Grid: 11th (1:35.8000) - 12th fastest qualifier
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Gerry Brown