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Racing Vintage Cobras, Daytonas & Mustangs at the 2013 Shelby Convention! - HOT ROD Unlimited Ep. 38

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By now every car lover knows who Carroll Shelby was, but what makes his cars so great? To find out, we headed to the Autoclub Speedway in Fontana, California, where the Shelby American Automobile Club was holding its annual Shelby Convention. We talked with racers and collectors, and got a chance to ride in a GT40 with a man who raced for Shelby back in the days, High Performance Driving School founder, Bob Bondurant. We also were on hand for the debut of the newly restored Essex Wire Cobra, one of the winningest big block Cobras ever to compete. We also take a look at what makes driving these cars special, and why people come from all over the world to see them in person, and hear them on the track.
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18 июл 2013

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@icemanroyal 11 лет назад

Great episode, LOVED watching Bob drive that big block at the end like a true racer! No paddle shifts here, no siree, just coordination, finesse, smoothness, a stick shift and a serious look on the face to get the job done. Great stuff! could have watched more

@ManfullyGreat 11 лет назад

Can't get enough of what the Hot Rod Mag staff has to offer. Just gives me a big grin all the time

@Jdb82686 11 лет назад

Those cars were incredibly loud and fast. Those were the age of the true race car drivers. I have been to many museums and shows and anything touched by Shelby will always be my favorite. RIP Shelby :(

@musicims 11 лет назад

THANK YOU!! so much for that last bit with the 70' Shelby racing. Best sound ever!

@MotorTrendWatch 11 лет назад

Icemanroyal1 - Everyone at the event was having a blast. If you get a chance to attend one of SAAC's events, we totally recommend it. Believe the driver at the very end was actually Steve Glomb. Elana

@MotorTrendWatch 11 лет назад

Oh you guys are sweet to worry about our safety…don't fret, I had a lap belt. As for Bondurant, well, you wanna tell a man who raced Le Mans to buckle up? - Elana

@trefod 11 лет назад

The cobra going by @ 0:40 sounds completely insane.

@MotorTrendWatch 11 лет назад

As far as we know, any Shelby is allowed to compete. Elana

@MotorTrendWatch 11 лет назад

Glad you liked the ending! Obviously I'd be sorry to see Dodge end as a brand name, it's a company with a wonderful racing and product history, but it's possible SRT could offer some interesting cars. Will a Challenger by any other name smell as sweet? Elana

@dailydoseofcandy 11 лет назад

I love Chevy but I can't deny the Ford GT40 as being my favorite dream sports car in the world. Thanks Elana and good job - you had my stomach in knots just looking at and listening to all those Shelbys

@OmegaSwitch 11 лет назад

Even though I prefer European exotics, this is an absolute braingasm. Thank you for presenting this, the history and preservation of history is amazing. Amazing enthusiasts, I absolutely love it.

@SiliconeSalad 11 лет назад

Elana That was a great video! I just love the Shelbys. I got to ride in a original polished aluminum body car about 8 years ago and had a smile on my face similar to yours. I remember a 69 for sale for 1500 bucks with a thrown rod and zero rust but my dad would not loan me the extra 400 bucks I was short..... the one that got away. Keep up the good work!

@justinf79 11 лет назад

I've always wanted a Shelby Cobra since I was a kid. Great Vid!

@phillywalz 10 лет назад

Being in the same location with Elana would make my day. Keep up the great work Elana

@MotorTrendWatch 11 лет назад

Hi Skooli21, Do you mean in the intro scene? Most of those cars were put together by Precision Machines in Lodi, California. They might be able to answer your questions. Elana

@000Haze 11 лет назад

That guy with the mercury is huuuuuge

@Boredout454 11 лет назад

Mopar guy here but damn I love me some Shelby's (I am a Texan so its a given and I live on what was once a track where Shelby brought his cars to race and to test, his shop was only a few miles away. Green Valley)

@rodasrodas 11 лет назад

This was a good one! Thks Elana and team.

@leronv79 11 лет назад

That was great. I wish I could give this 100 more thumbs up.

@RSDX99 5 лет назад

Got my first taste of Vintage road racing at Watkins Glen with the SAAC convention in 1993. SAAC has always promoted road racing more than the other pony car brands which all seemed more interested in drag racing. Once you go road racing you never go back.

@Flabernat 11 лет назад

I'd be smiling like a fool too if I were in a GT40 as well! I'm jealous...

@robfrmny21 11 лет назад

Very nice show. I'd like to say thanks Shelby cuz u make this episode

@chrislucy1589 11 лет назад

Nothing like the sound of a awesome V8

@ThatOtherPerson1 11 лет назад

That chrome Daytona at 6:33!!!

@MotorTrendWatch 11 лет назад

Good eye! There was a vintage Trans Am race as well as the Shelby meet. Both a Dart and a Challenger were in attendance, but they will have to wait for a more Dodge-centric video. Elana

@MotorTrendWatch 11 лет назад

That's wonderful to hear. Got any suggestions for what you'd like to see next? Elana

@kirk0respite 11 лет назад

if it had a chevy it would say "powered by your tax dollars" LOL

@swesleyc7 11 лет назад

The new and old GT-40 is my all-time favorite car. Go USA!

@ManfullyGreat 11 лет назад

If possible, I'd like to see if Hot Rod Unlimited can get a compilation (or just one story) of old guys/gals with old hot rods that might have a good tale or two behind it. A unique American history of driver(s) and automobile(s).

@groovyhippie1165 11 лет назад

So many awesome cars! I love the GT40 and I don't care if it's not the fastest, lol.

@bbroogs 11 лет назад

Ever car lover knows!!!

@1Obearz 11 лет назад

Well I have to agree with you there, rear wheel drive cars are so much easier around a track, but the fact that a GLHS had half the power and less than half the cost and was a Shelby product is why I made my statement in the first place. Like I said, "they were extremely fast FOR WHAT THEY WERE."

@TheGeorgeLara 11 лет назад

that was it?!?! I could watch days of this

@koolerv8kid 11 лет назад

I sure hope that guy has burn cream around. That one hurt all the way over here. Lovin it!

@KelvinSmoke 11 лет назад

3:47 whoa, right side drive with right side shifter at the door??

@kirk0respite 11 лет назад

2:30 THOSE ARE THE FRONT TIRES!? HOLY SHIT!

@MotorTrendWatch 11 лет назад

Thanks Dave - I laughed at myself when I watched the footage, no acting there, I was really thrilled. What would you have done with the Shelby if you'd managed to buy it? Elana

@davidmitchell5638 11 лет назад

wow the last part of the vid was awesome i really wanna do it in real life! but i think i got some feeling in need for speed shift 2,the sound,movements...

@skooli2 11 лет назад

Thanks Elana. I'll look into it.

@94jrose 11 лет назад

Um I'm going next year this is amazing!

@crashmantan 11 лет назад

2:32 Gigantic front tires

@pondmonserfox 11 лет назад

I know some people might hate me for this, but my favoret Shelby is the 1968 Shelby GT500.

@csxcobracsxcobra334 7 лет назад

SAAC, WITHOUT THIS CLUB AND RICK KOPEC SHELBY CARS WOULD NOT BE WORTH THAT THEY ARE TODAY.

@sgamessjlego 11 лет назад

6:34, check out the chrome Daytona Coupe in the background. lol, Shiny.

@Ihateironyanddumbusernames 11 лет назад

dang! I live so close to this! I read something about it too. next year

@ScottHillsmusclecargarage 11 лет назад

I would love to be in the passenger seat of the GT 40. It would take a week to wipe the grin off my face. There's just something about those cars that has fascinated me for most of my life.

@theosprey9353 11 лет назад

Not you apparently, Mr. Grumpy!!!! WHY YOU SO MEAN TO ME!!! Can't a fabulous dude get some love!!!!!

@Dethmeister 11 лет назад

I'd rather have a good GT40 replica. The GT40 is probably my #1 dream machine. My favorite Lambo is the Miura. Another favorite car of mine is the De Tomaso Pantera. But honestly I couldn't quite recall what the Gallardo even looked like.

@Deadohiosky3987 11 лет назад

The shifter on the GT40 was next to the door? I've never seen something set up like that.

@Designandrew 11 лет назад

Great video Elana,

@skooli2 11 лет назад

Does anyone know anything about the red 68 Shelby behind Elana in the first scene? Maybe suspension or engine details?

@HunterRodrigez 11 лет назад

boy you must be fun at parties

@GsNIPeZ 11 лет назад

10:29 Beautiful sound...

@KelvinSmoke 11 лет назад

...I'm sorry I misspelled your name, I guess I was so impressed I remembered it-I didn't bother to check...really liked the video :-)

@mattyc0928 11 лет назад

A lot of uploads today!

@WolverineNerd 11 лет назад

You know what this video needed? A Camaro or a Corvette beating one of those little fords on the track. That would of put the cherry on top the cake and would of made the video a 100% better. LMFAO! R.I.P Carol Shelby.

@crazymonkey626 11 лет назад

R O A D K I L L ! !

@minivanracer 11 лет назад

I heard there were a couple of GLHSs there also, you should've mention something about the dodges other than on picture of a dakota. You guys did put the GLHS on the cover with a GT350 after all.

@fordman341 11 лет назад

You the bob is good should ride in that gt-350 with Gary Patternson. Talk abour a good time.

@SiliconeSalad 11 лет назад

I was only 18 years old at the time but had already owned 27 cars. (we had our own auto wrecking yard) I had great plans of pulling out the engine and putting in a 390 from an LTD that I used to bomb around the fields in. It really did not need paint just a wash/ wax and was mint inside. From then on I really liked the mustangs. Later that year I purchased my first licensed street legal car. It was a 68 mustang coup. Was there a dream car? What did you end up getting instead?

@ozerostrike 11 лет назад

please more of the gt40 ;)

@randyflask5142 7 лет назад

My favourites American cars

@typhoon5000 11 лет назад

@6:32 Polished Aluminum Daytona Coupe!!!!! :-D...

@717xcrunner 11 лет назад

I wish I could've been there.. So many amazing cars. Jealous!!

@Spearfisher1970 11 лет назад

This female presenter isn't fake. Good stuff.

@betherealdeal 11 лет назад

Praise The Lord for them knockers in that GT 40

@sherrigaskin5656 4 года назад

An 8ft tall Vietnamese guy wearing a race suit, a straw dink hat, and standing next to a Cougar.

@bhill450 11 лет назад

67 gt350 was a luxury dog mustang.65 and 66 stangs were lighter and quicker around a course.Also, there is no way that a glhs could keep up with an early cobra on the track.Yes the cobra's were considered a production car.

@cbeck611 11 лет назад

it shouldnt matter what car brand your a fan of, if you live in america you should appreciate the history and how shelby/ford in the daytona coupe lead america into the worlds number one spot beating ferrari and all the big time brand names

@JoseBrito 11 лет назад

Esses carros são lindos, e potentes.

@ZoomZoom81 11 лет назад

And another one right before the SVT Raptor ealry in the 4 minute time

@legosmith97 11 лет назад

Correct me if I'm wrong but is that a late 60's dodge dart at 8:27

@treldib2 11 лет назад

Isn't Roadkill supposed to come out today?

@theosprey5880 11 лет назад

That's not true...you cared enough to comment. Thanks sweetie!

@Psydrre 11 лет назад

Reminds me of high tower from Police Academy. But you know...white.

@luigicudelato 11 лет назад

Good Ole American Muscle.

@Stratblooz 11 лет назад

Nice bod :)

@18PaulH 11 лет назад

Am I the only one around here that likes anything with wheels and an engine? Ok to be a fanboy but stop the hate vs other cars.

@XReLeCk 11 лет назад

FLAGGED!

@eoghanhennessy15 11 лет назад

no seatbelt in the gt40?

@theosprey5880 11 лет назад

Elana really knows her stuff. I also would like to compliment her on her physical assets. Damn. :-)

@ZoomZoom81 11 лет назад

Look closely...there was one shown from the rear early in the show

@JesusSerranoFireandIce 11 лет назад

did u look at the little bracket above the zl1? ford gt 7:40, and it's "build" cars, built is past tense, oh smart one

@Casey_J96 11 лет назад

5:36 isn't the h in homage silent?

@Blk05GTStang 11 лет назад

Hope you all stuck around for the last minute!

@DanielFoland 11 лет назад

I thought this was supposed to end with the 1 of 1 car getting crushed by a tank? Isn't that how this magazine rolls?

@mafiaosobob 11 лет назад

from 9:25 on is the best part

@jeremyxman 11 лет назад

No seat belts in the GT40?

@ShamelessTR 11 лет назад

Surprised there is no SC-1s out there. Not allowed to compete??

@lewissingh1574 11 лет назад

Why isnt there any more ROADKILL

@000Haze 11 лет назад

exactly !

@RoniliusZX2 11 лет назад

Dual clutch transmissions blow... Having a manual is what muscle cars is about, not just mashing a gas and having the car do all the work

@asmiralo 11 лет назад

why you tube don't work with me any more the video just remains black screened for ever not only this video all of youtube vids any one gotta an idea ?

@StephenMorganCanada 11 лет назад

Forget Exotics, that Cougar race car is my dream car. Can I have it....please?

@TimBirchett2 11 лет назад

you should get a Viper

@TheMrmanning71 11 лет назад

Sweet cars. Although I'd hate to see what would happen to those two not wearing there harness even at low speeds.

@JesusSerranoFireandIce 11 лет назад

ok, thanks for clarifying

@MCMinerHQ 11 лет назад

Lol, the 2008 GT500 was modified with stock parts by hennesy to have 1000HP and go 266 MPH :)

@JesusSerranoFireandIce 11 лет назад

where'd you read that? The Zl1 was almost a second slower, which is still pretty remarkable I must say considering it's only 55 thousand, on /tracks/nordschleife.html