The Cobra was Carroll Shelby's brainchild. He contacted AC in 1961 and secured promises of the Ford V8s and finance for racing. AC, Shelby and Ford were soon in business. Driven by racing, the Cobra's development was rapid, but there were teething problems and success at international level did not come easily. Many models and many owners later, AC cars were bought by Alan Lubinsky and many changes were introduced, aimed at making the business profitable. The 55 articles in this portfolio give a full and comprehensive picture of the history of AC and Cobra cars.