Wow, this brings back memories. My father raced this car for Tom many times. I backed it off the trailer in the pits when I was 16. As I recall, the “bird” was from the September race at Bridgehampton in 1965 where he gave the 427’s a fit not allowing them to pass. The 427s owned the straights but my father owned “thunder valley” because the 289 out handled the heavier cars. Still have this car’s poster hanging in my garage listing all the race history.
Was having a pretty crappy day. Then, I got to watch this new upload from you guys. Day just got a little brighter when that 289 jumped to life! Thanks for taking the time to share. It is appreciated.
Gentleman Tom’s suit story is a perfect mirror image of Shelby racing in his bib overalls (due to being late for a race). Those days of racing were magic for so many reasons. An absolutely stunning Cobra. Great content as always, thank you!
One of my favorite things about restoring cars and pinball machines is unearthing the history of the thing I am restoring. I love knowing where it came from, who owned it before, where it was originally manufactured, where it lived. One can find some fascinating information out about their things and I think that gives even more life to the objects. I know that, for me, this process makes them more "lovable" in my mind, if that makes sense. Great video about a great car and great man! Loooooove the Cobra!
I'm glad this car was saved. However, "restoring" a race car is just not right. I guess turning it into an investment makes sense for people with enough money. Just too bad they got their hands on it before a true collector. I'd like to see the original hand. The photo makes it look like an index finger, which is far from crude.
Wow, this brings back memories. My father raced this car for Tom many times. I backed it off the trailer in the pits when I was 16. As I recall, the “bird” was from the September race at Bridgehampton in 1965 where he gave the 427’s a fit not allowing them to pass. The 427s owned the straights but my father owned “thunder valley” because the 289 out handled the heavier cars. Still have this car’s poster hanging in my garage listing all the race history.
Ha, great story! Thanks.
Outstanding memories
Was having a pretty crappy day. Then, I got to watch this new upload from you guys. Day just got a little brighter when that 289 jumped to life! Thanks for taking the time to share. It is appreciated.
Gentleman Tom’s suit story is a perfect mirror image of Shelby racing in his bib overalls (due to being late for a race). Those days of racing were magic for so many reasons. An absolutely stunning Cobra. Great content as always, thank you!
I love the great stories behind the great LM's car videos!!
Tom Payne is a legendary driver & the Cobra is a legendary automobile!!! Thanks for sharing this fun video!!! 👍👍
Happy Holidays!!! 🎄⛄🤶
One of my favorite things about restoring cars and pinball machines is unearthing the history of the thing I am restoring. I love knowing where it came from, who owned it before, where it was originally manufactured, where it lived. One can find some fascinating information out about their things and I think that gives even more life to the objects. I know that, for me, this process makes them more "lovable" in my mind, if that makes sense. Great video about a great car and great man! Loooooove the Cobra!
Learn something new every day, nicely done.
Great vid, really enjoyed!!
What a beautiful little gem ! Great backstory and racing provenance. Season Greetings to all of you at LM , love this channel.
Loved the Gran Turismo music in the background!
Would love to visit your showroom this summer.......and possibly go home with a classic
That man thought of everything badass
Probably the largest cobra dealer in the world. 👍👍👍👍
Yep!
Peter
Great review and as a Tom P fan some great details.
Love the finger.....
As always you guys rock.
Merry Christmas
My grandpa own cobras and my uncle worked on cobras. My grandpa was a friend of Carol Shelby. My grandpa died 16 years ago ive never met him
Curious as to the mismatched seats. Any info on that?
Peter, is the 88 Dale Jarret cup car in the background available? I don’t see it on the website.
Hi Jeff, it is available. Speak to Dave at info@legendarymotorcar.com
@@legendarymotorcar thank you.
Amazing!!! when men were men... and boys wanted to be men!
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$9k is $86k today ref Google.
I'm glad this car was saved.
However, "restoring" a race car is just not right. I guess turning it into an investment makes sense for people with enough money. Just too bad they got their hands on it before a true collector.
I'd like to see the original hand. The photo makes it look like an index finger, which is far from crude.
Peter is correct about the values of these. Way out of my league tho.
Too valuable to drive and enjoy sowhat's sense of it?