Shelby Cobra Driven by Jo Schlesser in the Sierre Montagna Hill Climb, August 1964

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Artifact Overview

Photographer Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. In 1964, Carroll Shelby sent his Cobras to Europe in pursuit of a World Manufacturer's Championship. This photo was taken at Switzerland's Sierre Montagna Hill Climb. Bob Bondurant won his class in the #176 Cobra.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

29 August 1964-30 August 1964

Subject Date

29 August 1964-30 August 1964

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.7020

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 5.125 in
Width: 7.5 in