First published in 1977, this new paperback edition of Wyss’ biography brings Carroll Shelby’s eventful life story bang up to date. From his days as a WW2 pilot to his racing exploits, the birth of the Cobra and his role as a consultant to the ‘Big Three’, Shelby's lifelong fixation with power and speed is revealed. Each chapter gets added context by opening with a light-hearted recollection (such as when Ford couriered its GTs straight from Nassau for Shelby to develop them). There are some amusing anecdotes too, such as his arbitrary naming of the GT-350 (350 being the distance between him and the 'shop when he needed a name). The only shortfall is Wyss’ frequent references to other books and the limited black-and-white photography, a shame given how colourful '60s racing was (literally and figuratively). reviewed by Classic and Sports Car May