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Cobra Pilote: The Ed Hugus Story
by Robert D. Walker
This book primarily takes a close look at the Hugus-Shelby Cobra connection. In the early 1960s James Edward (Ed) Hugus personally financed the first seven production Cobras built since Carroll Shelby did not have the money or facilities for the project. Hugus ordered the first modified but unfinished Aces from the A.C. Cars factory in England, and had his service department mechanics at European Cars in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania install the Ford 260 engines and Galaxie transmissions, completing the cars for sale. Once Ford signed a contract for Shelby American Cobra production in Venice, California, Hugus still completed Cobras for distribution and sales to all points east of the Mississippi River.
In his capacity as a driver, Hugus piloted the first racing Cobra (CSX 2001) in competition, and in 1963, the first Cobra (CSX 2142) to appear at Le Mans.
Carroll Shelby may have had the Cobra dream but it was Hugus who stepped forward and made Shelby's venture a reality.
- Hard cover with dust jacket
- 304 pages
- 328 black and white, and color photographs
- 12 MyRewards points with purchase
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Cobra Pilote: The Ed Hugus Story
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Classic & Sports Car Review
July 2017
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Shelby Americana ReviewSpring 2017
This book corrects many misconceptions
of Cobra history and because
of the through research that Walker
has done, the story becomes much
clearer. In addition, the serial number
of every Cobra involved is included in
the text, giving it that much more authority.
It is obvious that this research
was provided by Cobra Registrar Ned
Scudder, who is credited in the book’s
preface. The foreword is written by
Peter Brock.
The book is profusely illustrated
with pictures from Hugus’ personal
collection as well as race entry lists,
photos of his awards, dash plaques
and other memorabilia. Ed Hugus
raced from the early 1950s through
1970, but the Cobra portion was,
clearly, the most important. You won’t
know the complete Cobra story until
you read this book. READ MORE >>
Octane Review
September, 2017
Victory Lane Magazine Review
May 2017
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