The Cobra Ferrari Wars - Out Now On DVD

This classic tale of Texas chicken farmer-turned American sporting hero versus Italian automotive aristocracy, was announced in 2002 and first broadcast by the BBC to much critical acclaim. However, because Producer/Director Richard Symons, has painstakingly added rare footage and previously unseen interviews, the Cobra Ferrari Wars twin-set DVD has only just been released.

“I spent a whole lot of time with Richard on this and he’s really nailed it. Got all the right people, from Dan Gurney to Lee Iacocca. It’s a wonderful story and I’ve never seen anybody tell it better. I’m very proud to have been part of it,” says Carroll Shelby.

Ten years in the making, the documentary tells the remarkable story of Shelby’s mission to “nail Ferrari’s ass”, resulting in the fearsome Cobra - possibly the most revered sportscar of all time.

The double DVD set includes the full broadcast film, three picture galleries, previously unseen footage, exclusive never-before seen interviews, deleted scenes, excerpts from the rough cut and numerous other gems - for example, the first trailer produced to hook prospective broadcasters. There’s even some six hours worth of un-cut transcripts of interviews with Shelby giving a unique insight into the man himself as well as spilling the beans on back-door shenanigans/politics.

With its fast-pace, 60’s soundtrack and effortless split-screen cool, the Cobra Ferrari Wars is compulsive viewing.

Available now on DVD from: www.spiritlevelfilm.com