Nurburgring Aug 2010 Cobra incar footage - Bill Shepherd Mustang

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  • čas přidán 17. 08. 2010
  • Bill Shepherd of Bill Shepherd Mustang in his 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 in car footage of his qualifying session, and earning Pole position for the GT Master Race on the Nurburgring Grand Prix circuit
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Komentáře • 402

  • @ten8goa
    @ten8goa Před 12 lety +32

    Without having seen for my own eyes, i would have never believed that a 289 would have such incredible power

    • @kenster865
      @kenster865 Před rokem +2

      I'm in violent agreement. Simply fantastic footage... DAMN!!

    • @brunobarrosdemorais4002
      @brunobarrosdemorais4002 Před rokem +5

      Shelby once said that the 427's was more powerfull but the 289's was more easy to handling in high rpm.

    • @markperry2827
      @markperry2827 Před 5 měsíci

      Unless you were running the straight at Lemans over 205 MPH. You are proud of the added weight at those times. 289 never made a sound at Lemans.

  • @TheBabyGenocide
    @TheBabyGenocide Před 12 lety +15

    Guys it has the 289 for a reason. The 427 wouldn't be able to handle nearly as well because of the weight.

  • @TheCobraman45
    @TheCobraman45 Před 5 lety +5

    Not that many people can drive a Cobra to its potential, this man can. Plus, that Cobra is a beast. He was eating the Competition alive, other Cobras, Jags, Tigers. Nice job.

  • @rogermorits5415
    @rogermorits5415 Před 5 lety +14

    This never gets old. I love how cars just disappear in his rear view mirror

  • @Treetop64
    @Treetop64 Před 12 lety +17

    That 289 is a wonderful engine, isn't it? Powerful, compact, and sounds like a million bucks!

  • @oldtimerf7602
    @oldtimerf7602 Před 3 lety +3

    No other V8 ever made can beat the sound of a well built and tuned 289 Ford. It was, is, and always will be my favorite engine.

    • @ONTHEEDGEFRED
      @ONTHEEDGEFRED Před 2 lety

      As I was watching this I was thinking the exact same thing, of course, I'm a bit biased being a Ford fan to start with.

  • @tyleredwards9275
    @tyleredwards9275 Před 9 lety +23

    Fantastic video. The car really wants to dart around under heavy braking. It gives you a small idea of the difficulty it was to drive these old school cars. It makes you show a lot of respect for all the drivers from that era.

  • @rickytimms1851
    @rickytimms1851 Před 7 lety +12

    WOW...im a chevy man...but he put this 289 to its limits. Something to be PROUD of . He RULED the day !!! What a race !!!

  • @tjabbala
    @tjabbala Před 10 lety +28

    That is one very ANGRY car. Thank you!

    • @jeffnorbert1871
      @jeffnorbert1871 Před 3 lety +2

      Nah, that's a happy car! Being driven the way it wants to be driven!

  • @bsellman6881
    @bsellman6881 Před 3 lety +2

    Just epic!!! No other words.

  • @reinmansmith
    @reinmansmith Před 2 lety +6

    I’m surprised the other cars didn’t just jump out of the way when they heard that growling at them! ….. what an awesome sound 😃

  • @mariapires7170
    @mariapires7170 Před 2 lety +8

    What a masterpiece of a racing car, for me, one of the most beautiful and iconic American racing car in the early´s 60 and ever! Great driver and great video! Thank you all and mainly thank you Mr.Carroll Shelby.

  • @12mkultra
    @12mkultra Před 9 lety +45

    The best Cobra upload on youtube...end of story

  • @Ant008
    @Ant008 Před 8 lety +32

    This is without doubt the most exiting piece of motor sport video I have ever seen. I am an avid F1 fan but this beats it hollow. The Cobra was always my favourite car, and now I know why.My respect to Mr Shepherd for his incredible driving ability and for allowing an old superb car to live again as designed. Superb.

  • @infidel14825
    @infidel14825 Před 9 lety +64

    If they don't have these in heaven...I don't want to go.

    • @TheHypnotstCollector
      @TheHypnotstCollector Před 6 lety +6

      Don't worry, I hear there are dinosaurs, giraffes, raccoons, MGA's, only the best beer and single malts, all kinds of cool stuff.

    • @chbernallopez
      @chbernallopez Před 6 lety

      jajajajaja. thats true.................

  • @JC-gw3yo
    @JC-gw3yo Před 7 lety +19

    Love this vid Bill . This is what Ford power, Shelby and Ken Miles were all about ...Winning !!

  • @Dunstire
    @Dunstire Před 3 lety +2

    If that's how much of a handful a 289 is,imagine what a 427 must be like.Unreal

  • @jeffsfast280z
    @jeffsfast280z Před 10 lety +13

    I think he is the only one who is there to race, the others are there to say they were there. A real man in a real race car!!

  • @pantera1973
    @pantera1973 Před 11 lety +4

    Simply Awesome!!! Nothing like the sound of a high winding small block Ford! :-)

  • @junkduma
    @junkduma Před 11 lety +7

    Best AC Cobra sound track ever, and a real treat to see the driving skills too.

  • @robertward553
    @robertward553 Před 4 lety +2

    OMG, what a beast. Those 4 and 6 cylinder cars don't stand a chance, he's even passing other cobras. Great driver.

  • @jwalshthegreat
    @jwalshthegreat Před 11 lety +4

    2 ways to steer this car and this guy was getting it done,love the wheel/throttle work.

  • @HI-RISER
    @HI-RISER Před 10 lety +45

    Great sound, thanks for not having any back ground music.

    • @ickleshouse
      @ickleshouse Před 5 lety +1

      was going to say the same thing... the v8 note is music in itself...reminds me of racing cars in my youth...

  • @scottambacher6514
    @scottambacher6514 Před 11 lety +7

    worked his way throught the field VERY quickly! Impressive sir!

  • @clevelandcampbell1228
    @clevelandcampbell1228 Před 5 lety +4

    Damn!!! Good job Bill! Thank you. God bless. Playing that 289 like a fiddle.

  • @chrislangdell117
    @chrislangdell117 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow. Pure power. Boy if that isn't an old school race car then I don't know what is. Takes some pretty serious skill to control that car. Snap oversteer is very very common in a Cobra. Especially on a track. Nice Driving my friend. As Posted in the other comments. Carrol Shelby would be proud.

  • @artiedeko
    @artiedeko Před 11 lety +21

    One of the most enjoyable videos I've seen on here. A rare time when the car was
    driven by someone worthy of the job. Thanks for posting.

  • @paulenston2967
    @paulenston2967 Před 11 lety +3

    I was always a chevy fan,but after watching this about 4 times all I can say is 'WOW'.I hope I didn't damage my hearing.

  • @steves8014
    @steves8014 Před 7 lety +17

    Now that's how a Cobra should be driven!

  • @5oh_Pony
    @5oh_Pony Před 12 lety +5

    Awesome stuff... can't get enough of that beautiful sound, nothing like a Ford pushrod V8 small-block winding up through the rpm range! Terrific driving by-the-way! A little swatting flies going on in there! ;-)

  • @EugVR6
    @EugVR6 Před rokem +1

    That's an amazing noise 👊🏼

  • @MattKnowsThat
    @MattKnowsThat Před rokem +1

    I needed this. Thanks for the rush. And that’s only a 289. I can’t imagine the 427 power. The only cars he had trouble passing were the other Cobras.

  • @seang1948
    @seang1948 Před 4 lety +4

    That is one HEALTHY sounding rocket ! Damn

  • @cmintsurfer
    @cmintsurfer Před 12 lety +4

    Outstanding skills from 8:20-9:00 minute, just before the finish line. A magnificent display of torque! Russ

  • @paynectygardener2033
    @paynectygardener2033 Před 7 lety +14

    A truly excellent driver in excellent cobra = great video! Have heard many 289s on road courses and this has to be right up there with the stoutest!! Many thanks.

  • @robinyates9426
    @robinyates9426 Před 10 lety +8

    the sound of a tuned V8 is hypnotic!

  • @JC-gw3yo
    @JC-gw3yo Před 5 lety +1

    I'm back for my Cobra fix.... And don't forget guys, a big blow out at the Shelby museum in Boulder CO at the end of Aug 2019... it's a great get together for us that appreciate speed....

  • @martinvaillancourt5850
    @martinvaillancourt5850 Před 2 lety +2

    Outstanding sound of my favorite Car !!!Ever !!

  • @munirbenjenk3664
    @munirbenjenk3664 Před 5 lety +2

    Great driving in a great car. American Muscle at its best. And it does sound awesome.

  • @mattmorrison1523
    @mattmorrison1523 Před 10 lety +5

    Awesome sound of the 289! I could only imagine how difficult it would be to wrestle a 427 around this, or any other track.

  • @jonathanmallard3965
    @jonathanmallard3965 Před 10 lety +10

    ...and that's the gentle pedal-car cobra - imagine a 427...

  • @peterwhitefield6004
    @peterwhitefield6004 Před 5 lety +1

    I could watch this forever!!!!

  • @howardmckenna
    @howardmckenna Před 5 lety +2

    Every tap on the gas is a life affirming moment!! Love it.

  • @jamesaherne2779
    @jamesaherne2779 Před 4 lety +1

    Brilliant fantastic Cobra and driving, excellent.

  • @donaldparlettjr3295
    @donaldparlettjr3295 Před 6 lety +24

    Yee-Haw!!!!! Listen to that V8, ol' Carroll is smiling from his grave.

  • @happyfreeliferc
    @happyfreeliferc Před 4 lety +2

    @6:50 Bill pulls by another Cobra . the car and driver are a match . love watching this stuff.

  • @orangeampandstrat
    @orangeampandstrat Před 12 lety +2

    Thank You Mr. Shelby

  • @happyfreeliferc
    @happyfreeliferc Před 4 lety +1

    Bill Shepherd i love this car !!! you are a great driver for it .thats for sure .

  • @kamikazeyamamoto4545
    @kamikazeyamamoto4545 Před 5 lety +2

    My dream drive in my dream car on my dream track.
    If I could do this just once my life would be complete.
    Thanks for sharing this absolutely perfect video.
    Lucky bastard!

  • @johnnykR9
    @johnnykR9 Před 6 lety +7

    What a glorious sounding beast! Awesome vid - one of the best I’ve seen.

  • @joemccarthy5978
    @joemccarthy5978 Před 9 lety +10

    I agree he is gettin after it.. Killer car killer driver

  • @frankissime
    @frankissime Před 10 lety +7

    marvellous sound!!! and great drive!

  • @terrybuchanan1
    @terrybuchanan1 Před 5 lety +2

    most amazing of the most amazing american V8 i've EVER HEARDDDDDDDDDD!!!

  • @MrTrancedsailor
    @MrTrancedsailor Před 11 lety +2

    One hell of a race. You were out for blood. Great driving.

  • @porkscratchings5428
    @porkscratchings5428 Před 5 lety +2

    Yay! Go Cobra go, lovely sound!

  • @iisj13
    @iisj13 Před 10 lety +2

    THAT SOUND! man, I just can't get enough

  • @norobbie73
    @norobbie73 Před 10 lety +2

    I am impressed! one hell of a piece of driving,thanks.

  • @eltoroda
    @eltoroda Před 12 lety +2

    Awesome video and amazing sound! Thanks

  • @quickdeuce
    @quickdeuce Před 9 lety +8

    Took awhile to recognize where he's at. It's the Nurburgring GP track I'm sure. If you're a Gran Turismo player and sim race this track, look close and let us know if you agree.

  • @happyfreeliferc
    @happyfreeliferc Před 4 lety +1

    the 289 was a beast !!! i know a fellow who knew Shelby ,he is in his 80"s he has an orginal 1965 GT350R (289) worth big $$$ he also has a Shelby GT500 both stick shift.wish i could show pictures and video of the 65 .

  • @chepachii
    @chepachii Před 8 lety +3

    I have seen a formula GT race with Bill and the Cobra in it,nothing could touch it,just ran hard and strong leaving all comers in its wake,totally dominated .

  • @JeromyBranch
    @JeromyBranch Před 5 měsíci

    My right ankle hurts! Brutal. Great patience behind the wheel.

  • @MrSaemichlaus
    @MrSaemichlaus Před 3 lety +1

    One of the better videos here on CZcams, thanks.

  • @TeaParty1776
    @TeaParty1776 Před 5 lety +1

    Whew, that was some race! I need a shower, a Jack Daniels and then a nap. The closest I came was driving a 305 replica around a parking lot. Its a beast.

  • @intrepid_wandering
    @intrepid_wandering Před 11 lety +1

    Just dominating in the straights. What a monster.

  • @geraldswain3259
    @geraldswain3259 Před 5 lety +1

    Sounds absolutely wonderful!.

  • @msmith8511
    @msmith8511 Před 6 lety +10

    This is serious driving! Is this the original gearbox as those shift throws are really short. Almost as instantaneous as a current paddle shift car. Or Mr. Shepherd is just a really good driver. What a great sound!

  • @MrNicolasBurylo
    @MrNicolasBurylo Před 11 lety +3

    The best video of a Incar Cobra... and a bloody awesome sound !!! XD TY !!!

  • @Inazuma68
    @Inazuma68 Před 3 lety +1

    These gearshifts are insane 👌

  • @ivatt442
    @ivatt442 Před 11 lety +1

    Man my hands were sweating just watching - it's brutal - I Iove it - thanks for sharing!

  • @TheTkirk
    @TheTkirk Před 13 lety +2

    That was one of the BEST video's I've seen! GRAT driving.

  • @gege2254
    @gege2254 Před 12 lety +1

    nice video,great sound.good driving.could watch all day long.

  • @tommymitchell2935
    @tommymitchell2935 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing loved it

  • @xagtrpo83351
    @xagtrpo83351 Před 13 lety +1

    Living many a man's dream there mate. Love your wheel work.

  • @gaspeed2000
    @gaspeed2000 Před 12 lety

    Beautiful!! Thank you!

  • @4great33
    @4great33 Před 11 lety +1

    Thank you made my day.

  • @firebirdt72002
    @firebirdt72002 Před 10 lety +1

    That was pretty awesome. Love ol cobras. That's next on the to get list.

  • @peterkingsley6296
    @peterkingsley6296 Před 10 měsíci

    My favourite Cobra video of all time!

  • @Kettletrigger
    @Kettletrigger Před 11 lety +1

    Nicely done! And thanks for leaving out the music.

  • @keabot
    @keabot Před 9 lety +4

    Awesome driving and the best car to do it with :-))

  • @rand49er
    @rand49er Před rokem

    Glorious sound. Absolutely glorious.

  • @robertmorris4680
    @robertmorris4680 Před 3 lety

    Loved the video!

  • @TheHuntermoss
    @TheHuntermoss Před 3 lety

    Well, that was fun! Thanks for posting!!!

  • @miichaelneri4687
    @miichaelneri4687 Před 7 měsíci

    Can't you imagine driving this torque monster in the rain! It sure is a handful, even with the 289!

  • @GDITZIAN
    @GDITZIAN Před 12 lety

    Sure look like you are having fun thanks for posting it!

  • @rickytimms1851
    @rickytimms1851 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you...One bad ass small block !!!

  • @Machi74005
    @Machi74005 Před 8 lety +8

    "Spring little Cobra get ready to strike...................Spring little Cobra with all your might!"..................

    • @TheSMG2
      @TheSMG2 Před 8 lety

      +Machi74005 Hey, Little Cobra

  • @JC-gw3yo
    @JC-gw3yo Před 6 lety +1

    This is Jim and Bill I love this Ford vid. Make sure you guys and gals get to the Shelby museum in Boulder CO. It is full of theses incredible machines..

  • @mcrdaveabc
    @mcrdaveabc Před 11 lety +13

    I was just back from hitchhiking europe, pitting for Robert Bentley at Le Mans with his OSCA. Next was The Glen and witnessing the Cobra 289 just punishing everyone. I was standing at the back straight and a woman standing next to me was crying and screaming, "but, it's not a sportscar". I laughed like a maniac and knew that Ferrari was now in a world of beaucoup shit.

  • @synthetic509
    @synthetic509 Před 11 lety +3

    Damn that's a nasty 289!!! Love Cobras!!

  • @miketanner1870
    @miketanner1870 Před 2 lety

    My friends.. That's the way you do that! Love this video..

  • @MrAccobra289
    @MrAccobra289 Před 12 lety

    Cracking footage Bill.

  • @stevejones7593
    @stevejones7593 Před 4 lety +1

    I miss my little 65 fastback , screaming lil 289!

  • @jeffnorbert1871
    @jeffnorbert1871 Před 3 lety +1

    Damn, thats gittin' it!

  • @quickdeuce
    @quickdeuce Před 9 lety +2

    Daymn that's awsum!! Is there a sweeter sounding V8 out there than a SB Ford?? I think NOT!! Thank you Bill Shepard (and CZcams) for sharing this cool video!!

  • @thamesvan
    @thamesvan Před 4 lety

    Superb drive

  • @mehmetmutluoglu1542
    @mehmetmutluoglu1542 Před rokem

    Pheeewwwwww.... Made my day. This car is 2 yaers younger than me.

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 Před 5 lety

    Wow that 289 barks !! I love it !!

  • @ChiefStyn
    @ChiefStyn Před 11 lety +1

    It's incredible how well automotive technology ages.

  • @axlegrind4212
    @axlegrind4212 Před 7 lety +5

    If that is truly a 289 it gets much of its power from a generous static compression ratio. The two tight corners labored it to the point it almost needs another gear in the trans.