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COBRA-FERRARI WARS 1963-1965, 1st Edition, signed by Shelby, PERFECT CONDITION!

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  1. SWB61

    SWB61 Rookie

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    THE COBRA-FERRARI WARS 1963-1965 by MICHAEL L. SHOEN. FIRST EDITION (NOT the redone, cobbled-together Second Edition) Published by CFW 1990. 368pp Hardcover Illustrated.

    PERSONALLY SIGNED BY CARROLL SHELBY

    A rare opportunity to acquire a First Edition of the quintessential book on the 1960's battles between Cobra and Ferrari for the GT World Championship. No serious motor racing library should be without this superb volume.

    The original, First Edition book sold out, but when the author tried to contact the printer for a reprint, they said "Since we didn't hear from you, we threw all the negatives away!" Since he had returned many of the photos to the original donors, the author was forced to reshoot the old book that become the Second Edition with resultant fall-off in quality. For that reason alone (not to mention its scarcity), the First Edition is truly THE copy to own.

    - I am the original owner of this book which was ordered directly from the author

    - The book was personally signed for me by Carroll Shelby at The Candy Store Auto
    Collection in Burlingame, California where he regaled us with the most fascinating stories

    - It has been stored in a dry California, smoke-free home and has not been exposed to
    dampness of any kind, hence it has NO musty (or any other odor) whatsoever

    - It is still in the original packaging as received (see photos)

    - It is in ABSOLUTELY PERFECT condition including the dust jacket which, in turn, is covered
    with the original clear mylar covering

    - I will GUARANTEE this is the most perfect copy of this superb book available anywhere

    - This is THE copy for someone who wants only the finest

    - PLEASE EMAIL ME at [email protected] FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PHOTOS OF
    THE ACTUAL BOOK IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND OF SHELBY’S SIGNATURE
     
  2. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

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    You can't sell stuff unless you are subscribed....not to mention this is your first post.

    This will be deleted....
     
  3. Latsyrc

    Latsyrc F1 Rookie

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    Joined in 2007 and waited to post this? :)
     
  4. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Well, although it IS a sale offer it lacks a PRICE!! LOL!

    These were about $150 when new, IIRC......

    Good book though, worth having (I do)........

    I agree this thread will most likely be 'whacked" if noticed......
     
  5. of2worlds

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    On the QT...
     
  6. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    LOL!

    This is the one section they might leave it alone, we are ALWAYS swapping stuff in here! :D :D :D

    I was out all weekend, looking for ya'll a few more "Ferrari Original V8"........didn't find any tho....
     
  7. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Is there anything that Shelby hasn't signed?
     
  8. Dino2400

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    Bubba,

    Try this:

    http://www.asnbooks.nl/product_info.php?products_id=4330

    Best,

    Maarten
     
  9. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Oh, thanks Maarten!!!!

    I have one myself, (as well as the book subject of THIS thread)......I was just always looking for other Fchatters as they always seem to be in demand on the other thread...

    I love books and always enjoy a 'find' at a good price....

    I ended up with some vintage Surf Photgraphy and a Ducati history catalog....:D :D
     
  10. trashidelek!

    trashidelek! Formula Junior

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  11. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    He's more of a Ford Guy obviously, most of my swag is either Foyt or Andretti, a little Max Papis and Kenny Brack thrown in to represent the younger generation....:D :D :D
     
  12. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Can someone google up this title on Amazon???

    What's the current value of an unsigned copy???
     

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