The Willment Coupe in the pits at Kyalami, South Africa, 1964. Drivers Jack Sears and Bob Olthoff placed 5th overall
Photograph from: Dave Friedman, Shelby American Racing History, Motorbooks International Publishers ©1997
The Willment Coupe:
The Willment Racing team privately built this car in 1964 with the cooperation of Shelby American. It had an extensive racing history in both Europe and South Africa and won numerous races. The car has been restored and as is currently on display at the
Shelby American Collection in Boulder, Colorado.|
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The Willment Coupe in the pits at Kyalami, South Africa, 1964. Drivers Jack Sears and Bob Olthoff placed 5th overall Photograph from: Dave Friedman, Shelby American Racing History, Motorbooks International Publishers ©1997 |
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Racing in England? Photographer, race and date unknown, (anyone?) |
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Racing in England? Photographer, race and date unknown, (anyone?) |
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The Willment Coupe at a European event (late '70s?) Photograph from: Voitures de Legende: Cobra, Editions Atlas ©1989 Beki Adam |
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Looking well raced!, notice the primer on the rear qtr. Photograph from: Voitures de Legende: Cobra, Editions Atlas ©1989 Beki Adam |
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Racing at Brands Hatch, England (late '70s?) Photograph from: Voitures de Legende: Cobra, Editions Atlas ©1989 Beki Adam |
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Brands Hatch, England 1983 Photograph from: Voitures de Legende: Cobra, Editions Atlas ©1989 Beki Adam |
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The Wilment Coupe, following restoration in the mid '80s Photograph from: Voitures de Legende: Cobra, Editions Atlas ©1989 Beki Adam |
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Notice, unlike Shelby's Daytonas, the Willment Coupe's rear window laid flat rather than flush with the roofline. Right and below photographs from: Voitures de Legende: Cobra, Editions Atlas ©1989 Beki Adam |
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Right: The Willment Coupe at it's current home as part of the Shelby American Collection.
Art Colley graciously supplied this photo; Art's own Cobra65 is a beautiful Everett Morrison Cobra. It was retired from racing in 1994 and now serves an even more important purpose. Check out his site for hours of entertainment! |
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