9781956309218
Uncover the origins and assembly of the 1962–64 leaf spring Cobras in England and the United States.
Cobras: The Building of the Leaf Spring Cars is a road map to how the 1962–64 leaf spring Cobras originated and were put together by AC Cars in England. This book also details how the cars were completed in the United States by European Cars in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and by Shelby American in Venice, California.
The thirteen chapters of this volume cover all major Cobra components consisting of chassis construction, aluminum body forming, engine development, driveline components, upholstery, and finishing techniques. Each chapter is illustrated with dozens of rare original black-and-white factory photographs and background material, such as component illustrations and parts numbers. The research information included in these pages is the product of over a dozen of the most knowledgeable Cobra researchers, historians, and restorers in both the United States and the United Kingdom. This comprehensive reference is an ideal restoration resource for anyone restoring a 1962–64 leaf spring Cobra and for fans, collectors, and automotive historians.
Cobras: The Building of the Leaf Spring Cars is a road map to how the 1962–64 leaf spring Cobras originated and were put together by AC Cars in England. This book also details how the cars were completed in the United States by European Cars in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and by Shelby American in Venice, California.
The thirteen chapters of this volume cover all major Cobra components consisting of chassis construction, aluminum body forming, engine development, driveline components, upholstery, and finishing techniques. Each chapter is illustrated with dozens of rare original black-and-white factory photographs and background material, such as component illustrations and parts numbers. The research information included in these pages is the product of over a dozen of the most knowledgeable Cobra researchers, historians, and restorers in both the United States and the United Kingdom. This comprehensive reference is an ideal restoration resource for anyone restoring a 1962–64 leaf spring Cobra and for fans, collectors, and automotive historians.
368 pages | 615 color plates and 120 halftones | 9.06 x 11.02 | © 2025
History: History of Technology
Transportation: Automotive

Table of Contents
Chapter 1Chassis, Substructure & Leaf Springs
Chapter 2Body & Related Equipment
Chapter 3Paint
Chapter 4Upholstery & Tool Kits
Chapter 5Generator & Alternator Electrical Systems
Chapter 6Engine Development & Types
Chapter 7Transmissions
Chapter 8Differential, Final Drive, Rear Suspension & Braking Systems
Chapter 9Radiator & Cooling System
Chapter 10Cooling Fans
Chapter 11Steering Systems & Steering Wheels
Chapter 12Options & Accessories
Chapter 13Undercarriage Components, Wheels & Tires
Appendices
Index
Chapter 2Body & Related Equipment
Chapter 3Paint
Chapter 4Upholstery & Tool Kits
Chapter 5Generator & Alternator Electrical Systems
Chapter 6Engine Development & Types
Chapter 7Transmissions
Chapter 8Differential, Final Drive, Rear Suspension & Braking Systems
Chapter 9Radiator & Cooling System
Chapter 10Cooling Fans
Chapter 11Steering Systems & Steering Wheels
Chapter 12Options & Accessories
Chapter 13Undercarriage Components, Wheels & Tires
Appendices
Index
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