From an advertisement in MotorSport (UK) magazine. Mentioned in the ad: One of only three European Lightweight Cobras in period, built with FIA bodywork and the only Cobra to be fitted with a unique D type aero screen, celebrity drivers include Derek Bell, Jochen Mass, Dan Gurney, Jackie Oliver ,Eddie Cheever.
" COB 6008 – EARLY HISTORY "
" The history of each of the 453 ‘289’ Shelby-AC Cobras built by AC Cars during 1963 and 1964 has been thoroughly researched by the Shelby American Automobile Club and the results are published in its authoritative World Registry. Few examples have such detailed records as COB 6008, whose first owner can provide information dating back to the day he collected it from the factory. His new sports car proved effective on both road and track, back in the days when it was normal to drive to the race and home afterwards.................".
1964 AC SHELBY COBRA // Home Of Horsepower