The life story of James Edward (Ed) Hugus, a racing driver and car
dealer, with special emphasis on his relationship with Carroll
Shelby and the development of the first Shelby Cobra racing cars in
the early 1960s. Hugus provided the funding to jump-start the
project and in his capacity as a driver, piloted the first racing
Cobra (CSX 2001) in competition, and in 1963, the first Cobra (CSX
2142) to appear at Le Mans.Hugus was a remarkable man of great
integrity. He was a hero and survivor of World War II, a successful
businessman and at the height of his career, he operated three auto
dealerships in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As an amateur racer, he
actively competed alongside some of the world's greatest
professional drivers during the 1950s and 1960s and often finished
well ahead. He was a founding father of the Steel Cities Region of
the Sports Car Club of America and went on to participate at Le
Mans for ten consecutive years from 1956 to 1965. One of his most
important accomplishments was his involvement with Carroll Shelby
in creating the Cobra, for without Hugus, Shelby's dream may never
have seen the light of day.This book explains Hugus' version of the
beginnings of this famous car.
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