Another interesting car from the Shelby era was the King Cobra which was purchased by Craig Lang. The chassis was cm/1/64,and the body was painted orange. It had a different shaped nose compared to the other King Cobras and the rear vents above the wheel arches were filled in. Also the exhaust was routed below the engine and exited below the rear bodywork. The race history of this car was brief.
97, Dave Macdonald-Phoenix FIA open race- 19th April 64
1ST overall
97, Dave Macdonald-Riverside USRRC Drivers Championship race - 26th April 64. DNF
97, Dave Macdonald- Laguna Seca USRRC Drivers Championship race-3rd May 64. 2nd overall
97,Bob Holbert Kent USRRC Drivers Championship race- 10th April 64. Crashed in practice.
Some parts salvaged and used on Pete Brock designed Lang Cooper.
I have made a model/slotcar of this King Cobra and used Dave Friedmans books for reference.The Shelby American Original archives 62-65 pages 116 and 117. Also Carroll Shelbys Racing Cobra pages 66,67 and 68.
I used a monogram 1/32 body and a Riko chassis. I had to fill in vents and make a new nose , rub down , redo bits etc. Make a spoiler out of plasticard and find the right decals, only two missing.
I am not a pro by any means and i find it all difficult but i am pleased with the result.
Anyway there is one small detail that i can,t figure out. In D Friedmans book (Shelby Archives) page 116 if you look closely there is something written or painted on the door just below the screen. I just can,t make it out. I,ve emailed Dave Friedman but he won,t be home til march. I will get back to him. I suppose only Wally Peat or Craig Lang will know. If anybody knows them please send me a PM. If anyone can help i,d be grateful.
