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Loved this from the "The Shelby American Original Archives 1962-1965" by Dave Friedman

"The 427 Cobra (was) ready for delivery to a customer. Everyone at Shelby American used to make bets on how long it would be until the car was returned to the shop with a blown engine or in a box due to a crash. Most employees considered these cars lethal and the 427's never enjoyed the popularity with the employees that the 289 did."