In Automobile's October issue, they have a section named The 100 Coolest Cars the #3 car happens to be Shelby Cobra. The 2005 GT is #77 :angry:

 

ya, #77... the 360 modena was ahead of it.. how does that work? It doesn't look as cool, it doesn't go as fast, and its more expensive.

 

what were the top 5????

any muscle cars???

 

mine hasn't arrived yet! darn slow postal service.
Just kidding , I know they work hard.

 

#1 was the 63-67 Vette. The Shelby GT350 made it, as did the late 60's Camaro SS and the 69 Chevelle SS396. Buick GNX also made it.

As for the new Ford GT only making #77, consider that it's not even out yet. Also, look at where the classic GT40 made the list, albeit in Mark III guise. How about two Citroen's in the Top 10-15. That's far more objectionable than the new GT's ranking.

 

I haven't received my issue yet either. As much as I like some Citroens, I find it hard to believe that they would be ranked above the GT or Ferrari. But hey, that's a subjective choice.

I have always loved the Shelby Cobra.There was one at a local car show--aluminum body, perfect condition. The owner had bought it used in LA for $4500.

 

Here's the top 5 (In ascending order): 1960's Citroein DS, early 1950's Jaguar XK120, 1950's Shelby Cobra, Porche 911, and the top car is...163-67 Cheverolet Corvette Sting Ray, as Q'res stated.

Pretty crappy top 5 excluding the Corba, Corvette and 911.

 

what about the mustang ? millions of cars arent sold if it isnt cool

 

#25: 1965-67 The Shelby GT350 Mustang.

 

Still more evidence that Automoile's run by a bunch of GM-loving Speds

 

I've gone over that article several times, and they got most of my favorites in there, though not necessarily in the order I would have chosen. I love to look at the pics of the old cars--some bring back some great memories.

Automobile is my favorite magazine. If they have any bias that I've detected since the first issue it's that they like cool cars. Period.