ORIGINAL COBRAS Part 2: 1 of 5 FIA Original 1964 289 Shelby Cobra at Willow Springs | EP25

Published 2023-07-10
Imagine you're Ken Miles, 60 years ago, driving a 1964 FIA 289 Shelby Cobra on the racetrack. Nicole joins Cobra icon Lynn Park at Willow Springs International Raceway as a guest of the Cobra Owners Club, where Nicole experiences solo driving the legendary one-of five, 450-horsepower race car. For comparision, Lynn and son Steve offer Nicole another bucket-list thrill—a 500+ horsepower 2010 Special Competition Continuation 427 Shelby Cobra. Emboldened with a new Simpson fire suit, Nicole experiences the difference in throttle response, gearing, and torque on the track.

Check out EPISODE 20, featuring Lynn's mind-blowing collection of ORIGINAL COBRAS:    • ORIGINAL COBRAS Part 1: Mind-Blowing ...  

MORE ABOUT LYNN PARK: Lynn's long-time relationship with Carroll Shelby and Shelby American began in 1962. Now a legend in his own right, Lynn is today's living authority on Shelby Cobras, owning more than 50 originals over 6 decades. Lynn and his two sons, Steve and Tim, regularly race three 289s from the collection and can be seen at historic vintage racing events around the country.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Slingshotgixxer
    No silly music, no boring voice over, just an amazing V8 soundtrack and great camera angles, you know your audience, thank you so much. What a epic day that must have been!
  • Thank you, again, Lynn for an unreal, bucket-list opportunity to drive two Cobras on the track. I was high for two days after shooting this episode... came home just dazed by what we had just filmed! For those who didn't catch the first episode with Lynn, check it out here: https://youtu.be/w2XFarhnSnU Please subscribe if you haven't already. ❤ All of you reading this, and watching our channel, make experiences like this possible. ❤
  • @PrinceAlhorian
    Mr Park letting one of his Cobra's slither out of his snake pit for Nicole to drive, a true privilege. And Nicole, you truly did the car justice, i think Shelby and Miles were smiling as you drove.
  • @Jeff-xn1ew
    Wow that sound! No turbo, no super charger, just pure muscle. Gets me warm and fuzzy.
  • @AmbientMusicStudio
    The small block Cobra is a car of my dreams. Everything about it was perfect.
  • @johnnyo5993
    I got goosebumps watching this one ...Rest in peace Carroll and Ken 🙏 thanks for the memories...great job Nicole ❤🥰🏴‍☠️🏁
  • @Autocar87
    When she was shifting the 427, did anyone else hear the soundtrack from Bullitt when McQueen was shifting his mustang chasing the Charger? Awesome video Nicole. Your genuine enthusiasm radiates to us. Keep the awesome videos coming please.
  • @funkyfurballs1078
    A dream come true! You deserve these special moments for all you do!
  • @N-Scale
    That little 289 is exactly the way I would love to own one. Used and still a killer car !!!! Love ya Girl !!!!
  • @GregoryBamber
    Thanks Nicole. I have loved the Cobras for about 50 +years.
  • @The_Repair_Shop
    When you're a genuine, humble, well informed true believer like Nicole, people like Lynn love to share their passion with you. Thanks to you both for bringing us along on another great adventure.
  • @manuelgonzalez5508
    Nice to see somebody as humble as you driving these historic cars 👍nobody better than you to represent thanks for the video😊
  • @bubbacomputer
    The 1964 FIA 289 is an absolute beauty, there's something so pure and soulful about every scratch, nick, and wear spot on that car. This was absolutely what they were meant for, to be used, enjoyed, and raced, not to sit in a garage 99.9% of the time. It was so cool to see this car in action still doing its thing all these years later. Thank you for the awesome video!!
  • @bghoody5665
    This video made me realize I am a hopeless engine noise junkie and wow was my addiction fed today. Thank you, thank you, thank you for those two long, uninterrupted driving sessions without voice over or unnecessary music. I have to agree with Lynn, Nicole is a rockstar.
  • Beautiful sound. Never get tired of hearing those engines. The 289 is the best of the two
  • @TheopolisQSmith
    I have drooled over Cobras since their inception. Any and all of them. Once again Ms. Johnson finds another opportunity for us old guys to live our passions through her!
  • @erhabik
    I love Lynne. He's spot on! Nicole's a BEAST behind the wheel!!!!! You ARE a Rockstar!
  • @blankczechz
    My dad had a chance to buy a 289 Cobra from a guy who was going through a divorce in the '60's. He chose to buy his shop instead. He believed 289 Cobra as a car was the perfect blend of power, weight, and balance. 60 years later and the Cobra is still a benchmark automobile.