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America's love affair with the automobile started with Henry Ford and his Model T. The list of vehicles has much expanded, with multifarious makes and models claiming a loyal following. This program is part of a series from the History Channel that celebrates some of the driving machines that have captured the imagination of the buying public. This episode pays homage to the Cobra. Race car driver Carrol Shelby designed and built the ultimate muscle car that immediately captivated racing and street drivers alike. Archival film footage shows the Cobra in action on the track; an in-depth interview with its designer gives insight into the skill and care that went in to making the pinup car of the '60s.