Having done a good job with the Cobra, Ford contracted Shelby to develop their new top-flight racer. Named the GT40, a tuned 7.0-liter V8 was placed in the middle of the car to ensure it could ...

It was a historic night: the first victory for the Ford GT40, the Ford that beat Ferrari. It was the debut of the Shelby American Ford racing team. It was also the first time an American car had ...

The Shelby GT500 Super Snake is the most powerful 1960s muscle car with a 600-horsepower V8 engine. The GT500 SS used the same engine as the GT40 racer, making it an unbeatable powerhouse of its time.