Vehicle From 1962

AC Cobra

Designed in 1962 by AC Cars in collaboration with Carroll Shelby, this was generally acknowledged to be one of the fastest two-seater production sports cars in the world. It went on to achieve fame globally in such glorious races as the 24-hour Le Mans, the Mille Miglia and the Targa Floria.

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AC Cobra

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AC Cars Limited

Note: the plaque actually has "Carrol Shelby" which is a mistake.

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1 memorial

Tom Sayers

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2 memorials

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Person, Sport / Games, TV & Radio

1 memorial

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Building, Sport / Games

4 memorials

Teddy Baldock

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Person, Sport / Games

2 memorials

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J. Austen

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Person

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1 memorial

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Media, Music / songs

1 memorial