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Title: Shelby Super Snake
Post by: thatdarncat on May 01, 2014, 09:43:35 PM
On TV now, but looks like a repeat, is a show called Americarna on Velocity Channel. They're touring Don Prudhomme's shop and looking at his old race cars. In the background is the Shelby Super Snake dragster complete with Cammer. I didn't know the car was still around. Anyone know anything about it currently?
Title: Re: Shelby Super Snake
Post by: BH107 on May 01, 2014, 11:41:48 PM
Brent Hajek has owned it for quite a few years. A light restoration was done, and an engine was built and run before it went to the NHRA museum for a few years. More recently it was used in the "Snake and Mongoose" movie, and after Don wanted to be involved in a more complete restoration. They are currently working on it and Ed Pink is even involved.

I've seen a video of the engine being run in the car before it was delivered, words can't even describe how awesome it was.
Title: Re: Shelby Super Snake
Post by: machoneman on May 02, 2014, 06:08:05 AM
More pics here. The shot of Prudhomme in the lights was and is still an iconic shot as noted.

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/all-cobra-talk/110335-original-super-snake-cammer.html

Funny though when I read this post. Folks back then, and many a car rag, mainly called it Prudhomme's dragster, less so the Shelby Super Snake. Don't know why.........