COBRAS: The Building of the Leaf Spring Car

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COBRAS: The Building of the Leaf Spring Cars
by Robert D. Walker

 See how the obsolete AC Ace of the 1950s was transformed into a world class sports car that won both the United States Road Racing Manufacturer's Championship and the Sports Car Club of America A Production Championship in 1963.

Cobras: The Building of the Leaf Spring Cars serves as a comprehensive guide to the origins and assembly of the

iconic leaf spring Cobras produced by AC Cars in England from 1962 through 1964. This book meticulously details

the completion of these remarkable vehicles in the United States, highlighting the contributions of European Cars

in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and notably, Shelby American in Venice, California.

Spanning thirteen chapters, the book explores all major components of the Cobra, including chassis construction,

aluminum body forming, engine development, driveline components, upholstery, and finishing techniques. Each

chapter is richly illustrated with dozens of rare original black-and-white factory photographs, complemented by

essential background materials such as component illustrations and part numbers.

The extensive research featured in this publication is the culmination of insights from over a dozen of the most

knowledgeable Cobra researchers, historians, and restorers from both the United States and the United Kingdom,

ensuring a thorough and authoritative narrative.