Without having seen for my own eyes, i would have never believed that a 289 would have such incredible power

Guys it has the 289 for a reason. The 427 wouldn't be able to handle nearly as well because of the weight.

This never gets old. I love how cars just disappear in his rear view mirror

Not that many people can drive a Cobra to its potential, this man can. Plus, that Cobra is a beast. He was eating the Competition alive, other Cobras, Jags, Tigers. Nice job.

What a masterpiece of a racing car, for me, one of the most beautiful and iconic American racing car in the early´s 60 and ever! Great driver and great video! Thank you all and mainly thank you Mr.Carroll Shelby.

That 289 is a wonderful engine, isn't it? Powerful, compact, and sounds like a million bucks!

Fantastic video. The car really wants to dart around under heavy braking. It gives you a small idea of the difficulty it was to drive these old school cars. It makes you show a lot of respect for all the drivers from that era.

Just epic!!! No other words.

This is without doubt the most exiting piece of motor sport video I have ever seen. I am an avid F1 fan but this beats it hollow. The Cobra was always my favourite car, and now I know why.My respect to Mr Shepherd for his incredible driving ability and for allowing an old superb car to live again as designed. Superb.

WOW...im a chevy man...but he put this 289 to its limits. Something to be PROUD of . He RULED the day !!! What a race !!!

No other V8 ever made can beat the sound of a well built and tuned 289 Ford. It was, is, and always will be my favorite engine.

That is one very ANGRY car. Thank you!

Love this vid Bill . This is what Ford power, Shelby and Ken Miles were all about ...Winning !!

I’m surprised the other cars didn’t just jump out of the way when they heard that growling at them! ….. what an awesome sound 😃

Best AC Cobra sound track ever, and a real treat to see the driving skills too.

One of the most enjoyable videos I've seen on here. A rare time when the car was driven by someone worthy of the job. Thanks for posting.

Wow. Pure power. Boy if that isn't an old school race car then I don't know what is. Takes some pretty serious skill to control that car. Snap oversteer is very very common in a Cobra. Especially on a track. Nice Driving my friend. As Posted in the other comments. Carrol Shelby would be proud.

The best Cobra upload on youtube...end of story

If they don't have these in heaven...I don't want to go.

Simply Awesome!!! Nothing like the sound of a high winding small block Ford! :-)

I needed this. Thanks for the rush. And that’s only a 289. I can’t imagine the 427 power. The only cars he had trouble passing were the other Cobras.

worked his way throught the field VERY quickly! Impressive sir!

Damn!!! Good job Bill! Thank you. God bless. Playing that 289 like a fiddle.

A truly excellent driver in excellent cobra = great video! Have heard many 289s on road courses and this has to be right up there with the stoutest!! Many thanks.

I was always a chevy fan,but after watching this about 4 times all I can say is 'WOW'.I hope I didn't damage my hearing.

2 ways to steer this car and this guy was getting it done,love the wheel/throttle work.

Awesome stuff... can't get enough of that beautiful sound, nothing like a Ford pushrod V8 small-block winding up through the rpm range! Terrific driving by-the-way! A little swatting flies going on in there! ;-)

Great sound, thanks for not having any back ground music.

Outstanding skills from 8:20-9:00 minute, just before the finish line. A magnificent display of torque! Russ

OMG, what a beast. Those 4 and 6 cylinder cars don't stand a chance, he's even passing other cobras. Great driver.

That's an amazing noise 👊🏼

That is one HEALTHY sounding rocket ! Damn

What a glorious sounding beast! Awesome vid - one of the best I’ve seen.

I think he is the only one who is there to race, the others are there to say they were there. A real man in a real race car!!

My dream drive in my dream car on my dream track. If I could do this just once my life would be complete. Thanks for sharing this absolutely perfect video. Lucky bastard!

I could watch this forever!!!!

If that's how much of a handful a 289 is,imagine what a 427 must be like.Unreal

Outstanding sound of my favorite Car !!!Ever !!

Now that's how a Cobra should be driven!

Brilliant fantastic Cobra and driving, excellent.

Thank You Mr. Shelby

the sound of a tuned V8 is hypnotic!

Great driving in a great car. American Muscle at its best. And it does sound awesome.

One of the better videos here on KZfaq, thanks.

My right ankle hurts! Brutal. Great patience behind the wheel.

Awesome sound of the 289! I could only imagine how difficult it would be to wrestle a 427 around this, or any other track.

Every tap on the gas is a life affirming moment!! Love it.

Bill Shepherd i love this car !!! you are a great driver for it .thats for sure .

I'm back for my Cobra fix.... And don't forget guys, a big blow out at the Shelby museum in Boulder CO at the end of Aug 2019... it's a great get together for us that appreciate speed....

I am impressed! one hell of a piece of driving,thanks.

THAT SOUND! man, I just can't get enough

marvellous sound!!! and great drive!

One hell of a race. You were out for blood. Great driving.

My favourite Cobra video of all time!

I agree he is gettin after it.. Killer car killer driver

...and that's the gentle pedal-car cobra - imagine a 427...

most amazing of the most amazing american V8 i've EVER HEARDDDDDDDDDD!!!

@6:50 Bill pulls by another Cobra . the car and driver are a match . love watching this stuff.

Glorious sound. Absolutely glorious.

Sounds absolutely wonderful!.

Just dominating in the straights. What a monster.

Yay! Go Cobra go, lovely sound!

Yee-Haw!!!!! Listen to that V8, ol' Carroll is smiling from his grave.

Can't you imagine driving this torque monster in the rain! It sure is a handful, even with the 289!

The best video of a Incar Cobra... and a bloody awesome sound !!! XD TY !!!

These gearshifts are insane 👌

the 289 was a beast !!! i know a fellow who knew Shelby ,he is in his 80"s he has an orginal 1965 GT350R (289) worth big $$$ he also has a Shelby GT500 both stick shift.wish i could show pictures and video of the 65 .

I have seen a formula GT race with Bill and the Cobra in it,nothing could touch it,just ran hard and strong leaving all comers in its wake,totally dominated .

That was pretty awesome. Love ol cobras. That's next on the to get list.

Took awhile to recognize where he's at. It's the Nurburgring GP track I'm sure. If you're a Gran Turismo player and sim race this track, look close and let us know if you agree.

This is serious driving! Is this the original gearbox as those shift throws are really short. Almost as instantaneous as a current paddle shift car. Or Mr. Shepherd is just a really good driver. What a great sound!

Living many a man's dream there mate. Love your wheel work.

Awesome video and amazing sound! Thanks

My friends.. That's the way you do that! Love this video..

Man my hands were sweating just watching - it's brutal - I Iove it - thanks for sharing!

Awesome driving and the best car to do it with :-))

"Spring little Cobra get ready to strike...................Spring little Cobra with all your might!"..................

Whew, that was some race! I need a shower, a Jack Daniels and then a nap. The closest I came was driving a 305 replica around a parking lot. Its a beast.

Pheeewwwwww.... Made my day. This car is 2 yaers younger than me.

Daymn that's awsum!! Is there a sweeter sounding V8 out there than a SB Ford?? I think NOT!! Thank you Bill Shepard (and KZfaq) for sharing this cool video!!

That was one of the BEST video's I've seen! GRAT driving.

This is Jim and Bill I love this Ford vid. Make sure you guys and gals get to the Shelby museum in Boulder CO. It is full of theses incredible machines..

Damn that's a nasty 289!!! Love Cobras!!

Thanks for sharing loved it

Awesome and proud owner of an FIA GT Cobra ! Awesome is putting it mildly 🤠

I was just back from hitchhiking europe, pitting for Robert Bentley at Le Mans with his OSCA. Next was The Glen and witnessing the Cobra 289 just punishing everyone. I was standing at the back straight and a woman standing next to me was crying and screaming, "but, it's not a sportscar". I laughed like a maniac and knew that Ferrari was now in a world of beaucoup shit.

Damn, thats gittin' it!

nice video,great sound.good driving.could watch all day long.

It's incredible how well automotive technology ages.

I miss my little 65 fastback , screaming lil 289!

If that is truly a 289 it gets much of its power from a generous static compression ratio. The two tight corners labored it to the point it almost needs another gear in the trans.

Thank you...One bad ass small block !!!

Good god that thing is a monster............

Beautiful!! Thank you!

Loved the video!

Thank you made my day.

Nicely done! And thanks for leaving out the music.

Sure look like you are having fun thanks for posting it!

Yes! That's because the horsepower to weight ratio is so high and blended with the short turning radius, makes it a monster. You barely have to turn the steering wheel, and most drivers, even experts still find themselves doing it and sawing at the wheel. You have to keep the "pressure" up ALWAYS! Once you get into understeer, you're in big trouble.

That was so cool = watchin' a Cobra tearing up the track! I could almost smell the oil, fuel & rubber . Good Luck & keep’em coming!