Howdy guys,
I dont often recommend books but I wanted to write this little post about a book I received today. I usually am pretty cynical about new books on the cars we so love but Shelby Cobra: 50 Years by Colin Comer turned out to be quite a nice book. I have been reading this book all day and the quality of pictures in this thing is absolutely amazing. Although, unavoidably, many of the vintage pictures have been seen before, i was actually quite happy to see some vintage shots which i had yet to see. Further, the modern pictures are nothing short of mouthwatering. The book features many hi-res shots of original cobras and undoubtedly has pictures of more original Cobras in it then any book outside the registry..and they are in hi-res color to boot. The book also contains quite a few nice interviews with SA staff and a few sections on people whose importance to the Cobra legend tends to get lost behind the other bigger names that we tend to hear so much about.
Of course, it is only fair to say that i did contribute to the book within the Collectibles section, but i am making this post purely because the book really is worth having. It even has, as mentioned in the preceding sentence, a whole section on cobra collectibles, which is great to see considering that collectibles have never really gotten their rightful place in the spotlight with the cars themselves.
Most new books written on Cobras and Shelbys outside the SAAC Registry do tend to disappoint, but not this one. Bottom line, at $26.40 on Amazon with Free Shipping, this book is an absolute steal. I would have paid $100 for this book all day long.
I consider you all my friends here on the forum, so I wouldnt steer you guys wrong, this book is worth your money..hell, the pictures in darned thing are with more then the whole book is selling for.
Best regards,
Vern