8.8K views · 268 reactions | Pinch me  This is a 1964 289 Cobra, and the FIA Cobras were made specially by Shelby to race in Europe. Lynn Park, aka Mr Cobra, now has 2 of 5 of these very rare cars and invited me to drive this one the track. The next episode of #nicolejohnsonsdetour will be released soon! #willowsprings #willowspringsraceway #fordvferrari #fiacobra #shelby #shelbycobra #289cobra #mrcobra #lynnpark | Nicole Johnson | Facebook

This 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe (CSX2287) was designed by Pete Brock for Shelby American who wanted a more aerodynamic car to win the FIA Manufacturer’s Championship.⁣ In 1965, Shelby American would do just that largely due to the success of the Daytona Coupe, becoming the first American manufacturer to achieve such a feat! After CSX2287’s racing career, it was used to set 23 different land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. ⁣ This Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe was the first car we in